Autumn Priorities

This is the time to practice breathing properly because it balances the emotions and clears the mind.  Start the day with eight full breaths, to energise your body and brain!

It's time to let go of relationships or things that are no longer serving you. Releasing them creates space where new invigorating things can come into your life.

Introduce pungent flavours into your diet such as ginger or horseradish, because they stimulate the lungs and large intestine.

Activities for Autumn require control and proper use of the breath, so cardiovascular exercise is fabulous but not in excess.

Keep hydrated – the moisture of the humid summer gives way to autumn dryness. So drink tea or room temperature water to help your body remain hydrated as well as eating soup – a nourishing, wholesome, all-encompassing meal-in-one which is warming and helps with hydration.

This is a great time to start boosting your immune system. We call it ‘strengthening your protective qi’, which lessens head colds during the winter.

Get enough sleep. Sleep is regenerative and keeps the immune system strong.

Decrease stress. Stress depletes our immune system, so find something that works for you. I do some meditation and yoga, but something as simple as laughing works! Or art, enjoying time with friends and family, and gardening are a few suggestions.