 Autumn is here! You can feel that Autumn has arrived... it's getting darker & cooler in both the mornings & evenings. In the past few weeks I've also noticed the changing colours of the leaves, as nature prepares to release & let go... To live with the seasons & more in touch with nature, this is also the time for us to practice "letting go" & to "simplify". 🍂 According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Autumn is related to the Metal Element. It is said that if we are not living in harmony with the season, (or if our Metal Element is out of balance), we can experience issues with the related organs (in this case the; Lung & Large Intestine). If you experience any of the below symptoms on a regular basis, it may be a sign that your Metal Element may be out of balance; 😷
 Letting go & Simplifying Does life often feel hectic & overwhelming? Do you feel like you are running from one task to another, barely stopping to breathe or reflect? Are you constantly trying to keep up with your never ending "to do list"? 😩 Well I can definitely relate to all of the above! Though with my on-going mission to live more mindfully & more in touch with the seasons, I have recognised the importance of each season. Each one has it's own lessons to help us live in more healthy & harmonious ways. Autumn is teaching us to "let go".... to release things that are no longer necessary, useful or meaningful.🍂 As always with TCM, this concept relates to "letting go" on all levels; Physical, Mental, Spiritual & Environmental. "Letting go" is one of the toughest things for most of us to do. We can get so attached to our ways & our things, that change is very challenging & often very uncomfortable, even when we know it'll be good for us! We're funny creatures aren't we! 😊 This Autumn I will practice letting go of "busyness" & instead deepening my Spiritual connection, by taking time out on a regular basis to walk or just be in nature .🌳🌷 Below are some suggestions to feel a little healthier, happier & more in tune with this season. You may have some of your own ideas as well. Keep it simple & realistic, by only committing to one or two;
 Spiced Pear Porridge Recipe At this time of year I start to move away from the lighter, cooler breakfasts, such as banana, protein smoothie & gravitate more towards a warm, nourishing porridge, to help fuel me for the morning! 🍐 INGREDIENTS;
METHOD; 1. Place the coconut oil (butter or ghee) in a sauce pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped pear, spices & salt, & sauté for 5 minutes until the pears are softened. 2. Add the milk & water to the pot, stir to combine. Then add the oats, flax seeds & maple syrup. 3. Lower the heat to medium-low & cook the oatmeal for about 10-15 minutes until oats have thickened & absorbed most of the liquid. 4. Serve & enjoy! 😋 Note: option to add crushed walnuts or pecans on top. For more delicious & nutritious, simple recipes, click on button below...  Autumn Yoga Routine Below is a link to a gentle Yoga Routine to help strengthen & nourish the Lungs. If done regularly it may help you to breathe more effectively, improve immunity, release tension & increase over-all feeling of well-being.😍 The routine focuses on loosening the muscles of the neck, chest & shoulders, to open up more space in your body to breathe more deeply & easefully. Strengthening the Lungs is one of the ways we can prepare for the Winter months ahead, to reduce the likelihood or the severity of colds & flus! This is a floor based routine, but can also be done seated on a chair. "Gratitude helps turn what you have into enough"
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