Yoga isn’t about doing the hardest pose or sweating the most. It’s about listening. About responding. About noticing what’s happening right now and meeting it with compassion.

The next time you roll out your mat, think of your practice as more than stretching or exercise—it’s a form of self-care that literally helps your body cleanse and renew itself.

The winds are shifting, and if you’ve stepped outside lately, you can feel it. The days are breezier, the air cooler, and your hands a little drier.

Autumn is beautiful, but it can be a little rough on our minds and bodies if we don’t balance its breezy, scattered qualities. Ayurveda gives us the tools to stay warm, nourished, and steady so we can truly enjoy the season.

I’ve always loved a good, traditional Sun Salutation, but I also adore those funky, creative variations that teachers weave in—flows that stretch and strengthen, balance and ground.