30/09/2025
Hey, it’s been a while friends.
As we head into autumn, the perfect time to be inspired by nature and let go of what we no longer wish to carry. Just as the leaves fall from a tree, so can we let go of what is no longer serving us.
In class we’ve practiced some autumn teachings of letting go, noticing our habits, beliefs, responses and reactions. Are they aligned with our values? Are they the essence of who we are? Can we get curious - without judgment - and simply notice with compassion how we show up for ourselves and for others?
In yoga philosophy, these patterns are called samskaras - the grooves left behind by our past actions and experiences. They shape how we think, feel, and move through life, often without us realising. But our practice gives us the chance to bring awareness to those patterns, to pause, and to ask: is this helping me live in alignment with my true self?
This is why setting an intention matters so deeply. When we choose a quality - patience, courage, kindness, balance - we are planting a new seed. Each breath, each movement, is a chance to water that seed and gently create new patterns.
So as we step into autumn, let’s practice releasing what no longer serves us and consciously choose what we’d like to carry forward. Our time on the mat becomes practice for life itself.
Much love, Michelle ❤️
