The transition into fall asks us to shift along with the changing seasons. Shorter days and cooler temperatures present an opportunity for us to engage with ourselves and our environments a little differently. Here are some tips on cultivating mind-body balance this fall.
Tune In & Adapt
The transitional moment between summer and winter offers the chance to slow down and listen. Tuning into your body’s changing needs could mean allowing yourself to show up differently in fall than you did in summer. While the sun’s fiery energy invigorates us with a long-lasting social battery, in fall, our bodies might ask for less stimulation and more rest.
Once we recognize our shifting physical needs, a call to become a bit more introspective may follow. This turning inward could be just what we need to process and recharge from an extroverted summer. With moments of quiet often come reflection and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
As temperatures drop and darkness falls earlier, seasonally-inspired nutrition offers both nourishment and a sense of comfort. We can turn to warming spices to help boost circulation, healthy fats for energy, and nutrient-rich root vegetables for digestive and immune support. Extra points for hearty soups and hot teas that feel like a hug from the inside out.
Meditate & Reflect
Mediative practices can also accompany us on this journey through fall. Journaling is a beautiful way to process our thoughts and feelings, especially as we become a little more introspective. This is an excellent season for setting intentions, too. Grab a notebook and take a moment to reflect on what it is you’d like to bring to life in the year ahead. This way, when the new year comes, you’re already in the state of mind to start making it happen.
Meditation itself can be a super grounding way to begin or end your day. Maybe you’ll choose to download a meditation app or find a video on YouTube for a guided practice. Or you’ll lead your own practice by simply focusing on the breath – inhaling for the count of three and exhaling for three. If you’ve got that down, try inhaling for four counts and exhaling for seven. You can even set reminders for yourself throughout the day to take these deep breaths. You might be amazed at what a little mindful breathwork can do.
Move & Connect
A moving meditation, like walking in nature, can also be a lovely way to seek balance. The meditation here becomes noticing the gentle movement of your walk, your breath, and the vibrantly colored leaves. (PSA: Nature can be found anywhere outside. In your city or suburb – there’s nature everywhere we look.) Other forms of a moving meditation might include yoga or simple stretching, connecting breath to movement in a way that helps us find grounding within our bodies, the earth, and ourselves.
Mind-body balance can also happen through engaging with our communities. Maybe you’ve been wanting to join (or start!) a book club. Or you’d love a little game night or crafting party. Make those invitations! Send the group text! As the weather starts to shift, it’s helpful to create fun indoor activities that can be woven through winter’s colder months.
Supplements for Support
Whichever road toward balance you choose, we’ve got supplements to help along the way. For immune support as the seasons change, you’ll have Liposomal Vitamin C, Liquid Colostrum, Elderberry, and Coated Silver by your side. For a little energy and added focus, there’s Shilajit Liquid Complex, Vitamin B12 + B6, Golden Mind, and Longevity Mushrooms to offer a boost. And at the end of the day, you can count on Magnesium Complex, Topical Magnesium Oil Spray, and Liposomal Sleep for a calming approach to a good night’s rest.
As we work to create mind-body balance this season, our main goal is to be open-minded in finding what feels authentic in our own experience. Here’s to embracing the next moment and honoring whatever our minds and bodies need as we navigate our way through it.
