Anna Beale Holistic Wellness

I am really excited to share and open the circle to you, of transitioning into fall. I thought this would be beneficial to you, and any and all women!! I decided to do this officially this year.
For years now, I do this twice a year on my own, fall and spring, during critical times during the cycle of the year, to pause, and intentionally enter the next cycle. Although the spring transition is more about “spring cleaning”. This time is about nurturing and building a strong inner hearth fire.

Why this is important for Fall, is because obviously there is a shift in seasons, and we begin to move into the windier and colder months in the Northern Hemisphere.

This is also a time, where stress and movement picks up in our lives: with school starting, with after school activities, with flu season being imminent, as well as the oncoming stress of holidays. Movement and a heightened sense of time seems to pick up both physically and emotionally in our lives.

In Ayurveda this is a time when we let go of the summer heat in our bodies, and work on building up our digestive fire, or agni, as we start eating heartier foods, and as the chill comes into the air. We are moving from the fire + air element, to more of the air element. Vata energy is greatly heightened during this season. This can be seen in the winds, leaves blowing around, and a time where we can tend to be more scatter brained. This is a beautiful moment for building vitality and setting intentions, so as to enter this season prepared, level-headed and with a deeper anchoring.

The 7-day home-retreat is a magical opportunity to pause and build the intentions on how you want to enter the fall, rather than being steam rolled by the endless to-do lists, activities, obligations and heightening stress, as we try to cram it all in before the holidays.

I find this to be hugely empowering and grounding time. It allows for a slowing down along with connecting to a deeper current within us. I always advocate for rest and slowing down, but this time, the transition into Fall, is the prime moment for that. You will notice a change when you begin this practice.

We will be doing this in circle, a safe container. It will be an opportunity to share, to hold space and to notice what comes up for you. I wish I had this type of circle, and hence why I am creating it. It will remain in the spirit of nurturing and simplicity; so really limiting the feeling that you “have” to be there for zoom calls, or read all matter of PDF’s, and spend your days cooking. No, this will be the opposite. This will remain in the spirit of less is more, about ritual, about centering, and about nourishing our body, mind and spirit. It will feel like a warm cosy blanket around your shoulders, and a warm nurturing cup in your hands. The invitation stands, and the circle is open for you to step in.
The Week Includes:
• One 1-hour zoom call on Sunday, 15 October
• Daily email with: Daily Affirmations
• Daily Nourishing self-care practices
• Suggested playlists
• Simple soup and drink recipes
• Short Meditation practices (downloadable)
• Grounding yoga and breath practices
• Oil Massage suggestions
• Tips on essential oils
• Energetic grounding
• Journal prompts
• Sacred wisdom + connection to earth elements
• 3 in-person woman’s circles (optional, but an opportunity to connect, and one of the best things in this program)
• Cost is $72 for the 7 days

https://annabealewellness.com/fall-seasonal-ritual

Thank you kindly! Let me know if you have any questions!!
Anna

A vast majority of yoga teachers end their class by saying namaste. Here’s what this Sanskrit word really means and how it has evolved over time.

Namaste directly translates to the greeting "Salutations to you." Namaste appeared in Sanskrit literature going back to the Rig Veda and Atharva Veda around 1500 to 1000 BCE. Namaste is simply a greeting of reverence or honor, but many people in the West think it has a more divine or spiritual meaning than that. The term has become a signifier of all sorts of cultural meanings that are absent of its semantic meaning in Sanskrit. We shouldn't impart meaning that doesn't exist because that's when we start to exoticize cultures we don't understand.

If you live in the West, you're likely still going to hear namaste at your next yoga class. Any time you take part in traditions, rituals, or practices from a culture other than yours, it's imperative to do so with respect. That starts with understanding the roots of what you're doing — and yoga is no exception.

Yoga tomorrow 6 December at 5:15...🧘🏽‍♀️

Join me over zoom if you can. Yoga is great for your nervous system and immunity as we move into the winter months...and incoming flu season. Getting rest and restoring is just as important as all your "doing"....

Zoom yoga today at 5:15...
Get some time to soothe, stretch and do good for your nervous system.

Will be moving yoga indoors over the zoom....

Sunset yoga at Sylvan Beach… therapeutic and a real treat🧘‍♂️🌸

Please register in advance:
https://annabealewellness.com/appointments

25 spots.

Come enjoy the perfect weather with the end of summer, and ease into the fall more grounded and centered. Hope to see you there.