Happy harvest yogadorks! Oh, you mean you’re not out gathering your crops to sell at market for the cold winter months to come? Pfft. No worries, we’ve got just the thing to carry you through the Vata season. Or help get you back and cozy on the ground, rather.
WIN: A handmade blue sky jasper and rosewood bead mala courtesy of Jewels of Saraswati. It is hand-knotted (double-knotted) on three specially coated fray resistant yellow/brown thread. The beads are 6mm blue sky jasper rounds and the guru is a hand-carved Indian rosewood bead. This mala can also be worn as a necklace, if desired. A mala is a string of beads, traditionally 108, and traditionally used for yoga practice, meditation, or japa (prayer repetition).
TO ENTER: Blowing through the air like autumn leaves? No wonder, it’s vata season! (The element of air). Which is why this grounding Jasper stone mala is perfect for your needs. Since this is a favorite season for some of us, let’s get poetic.
Simply tell us in the comments what keeps you grounded this time of year – a yoga pose, a hug from a loved one, a night at home in your jammies with a glass of red and ’30 Rock’ reruns (ahem) – and put that in haiku form. Typically haikus are 3 lines (5,7,5) but we’re cool with poetic license and won’t deduct for extra syllables.
Additionally, you can enter on the YogaDork facebook page or Jewels of Saraswati’s page.
Bonus funsies: Practice the method you mentioned over the course of the giveaway and see how you feel.
The Giveaway is open through the end of day Sunday, October 16th. A winner will be chosen at random and announced soon after. Have fun. Good luck!
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Earlier…
Mmmmm…my first though is the food. It is time for gnocci, baked apples and hot cider.
A nice long, quiet yin practice!
Hot tea in my hands
Maybe after asana
An open window
walking on barefeet
pausing on crunchy wet leaves
deeply connected
Love this. 🙂
a warm cup of soup
finding strength in letting go
deep belly breathing
A walk in the woods
Crunching the leaves while smelling the pines
Connecting with my inner divine
Smooth kirtan drumbeats
Vibrate through the wooden floor
Ecstatic chanting
I went to my first kirtan the other day, and it was an amazing grounding experience – especially the vibrations from the drums. Been following your blog for a little while, but this is my first post!
red and golden leaves
smells of pumpkin spice drifting
gath’rings filled with love.
Fresh apple cider
Leaves glowing in the sunlight
Time for flannel sheets
Seated in easy,
You lift spirits and center,
You bring my soul peace.
Watching the leaves fall
Knowing they’ll nourish the earth
I prepare for rest.
A chronic daydreamer, I now work harder at trying to remain present during day-to-day occurrences. These beautiful fall days offer so much beauty that it is easier to remain grounded. For instance, my morning dog walk I concentrate on how the breeze feels on my face, how it moves the bright & colorful leaves, how the sun feels on my back, how the light reflects on the river surface, I try to be fully aware of all sounds- breeze in the trees, moving water, the cries of the water fowl, the sounds my dog and I make on the path… etc. Simply- be present.
Reading on the couch
Kitties snuggling at my feet
Blankets and cuddles
Ah, fall asana
winds calling to my ego:
just let go and play!
xoxo
Kate
my ashtanga practice
warm, nourishing food.
feeling my feet on the earth.
practice everyday.
(thanks for the giveaway!)
I definitely try to do a lot of yoga and pranayama.
hot apple cider
swirled with a cinnamon stick
after a long walk
: )
roasted winter squash
cinnamon apple cider
let’s sleep in today.
snuggling on the couch with my Cubs blanket, watching 30 Rock reruns. despite the suggestion in the post.. it really is my favorite! i’ve seen the first 5 seasons like.. 4 times now. it’s pretty serious. 🙂
Sorry, haiku form:
snuggling on couch
Cubs blanket all around me
Alec Baldwin’s eyes
Asana and tea
Om shanti shanti, peace
Cat in lap, so calm
warm duvet cover
snuggling with lovely kitties
and yoga of course
soup simmers on the stove
children jumping in the leaves
fire in the hearth
the hope of seeing
family on thanksgiving
gets me through the cold
Sandalwood incense
Mulling cider on the stove
Mmm, Bhaktasana
hi , is your giveaway open to all countries ?
yes indeed!
It’s Spring in New Zealand
The wind is crazy intense
I sat with mountains
opportunity
knocked when my teacher needed
help at studio
Smell the fallen leaves.
Breathe crisp air.
Let go of your troubles.
Compairing my hands
with orange leaves
I am one with the earth
grateful introspection
leaves turning sunlight fading
welcoming evenfall
rays of light
shadows on the ground
sun salutation
Chilly autumn air
Standing tall in mountain pose
My toes hug Gaia
early walk to work
seeing animals playing
leaves me feeling calm
Being outside in the Fall weather. Appreciating the harvest moon in the wee hours of the morning, the chill in air, the clean, clear air after a rain, sleeping with the windows open….can you tell I love Fall?
A morning meditation with the autumn breeze passing lazily over me.
Fall is my favorite season of all. The trees changing color and the sounds of the breeze blowing the crunchy leaves on the ground. The fresh clean air … no humidity, bonus! I leave my leaves on the grass until after Halloween .. seems more like Halloween to me. And, of course, apple cider and donuts! Plus, my birthday is October 30th 🙂
long walks in the gorgeous weather…and a hot cup of tea once I’m inside…
Singular moment
of recollection (eyes closed);
passing the cemetery
autumn’s gust carries
a single golden leaf through
my open car window
landing on my seat
the sad/glad passage of time
on passenger-side.
I watch leaves awaken
into Chrysanthemum tea
and drink in the fall.
[bah, cuteoverload is NOT my website! although, I wouldn’t be against it]
desk job bores my heart
brisk walks take in autumn hues
deep breaths all the time
warm oil abhianga
and a hot, hot shower
softness is the key.
Moving my spine lots
Pug and husband, loving me
Breathing in and out
Gorgeous fall morning
Leaves crunching under my feet
Running down the trails
Feeling like a tree
My brown eyes peacefully closed
Deep and serene breath
(+ I follow Saraswati’s + your page)
Namaste to all!
Mountain pose outside
Barefoot as the monarchs fly
On their journey south
Gathering myself.
Body, mind, heart, soul as one.
I breathe. Just breathe. Breathe.
My yoga teacher
Rubs lavender on my brow
In savasana
The leaves change color
Air gets cold; fireplace is warm,
With love and snuggles
start of asana
practice, sits bones rooted firm
spine tall. breathe in deep.
Smelling crisp fall air
And wet earth under my feet
I walk out and pray
a flickering light
and heat on a small scale
candles through Samhain’s dark
(i found the only way to beat SAD in my northern clime is not to fight it. when the days are short, my body and soul need rest so i switch from electric light to candles. it has worked pretty well the last 6 years or so 🙂
The early morning dew
A big pot of veggie stew
And end the day with Savasana for two
Wet hair, socks and sweats,
Just showered I cuddle Mom,
Kappha’d and bliss’d out!
Handknitted wool socks
Fireplace blazing with cocoa
This is my autum
I begin the day
In silent meditation
Then some chocolate
It is in this time
Pigeon pose always opens hips
And then I relax
Lazy morning up I wake
Coco oatmeal nourishment in the soul
Melodies and passionate gestures
M.
http://sattviclife-merilove.blogspot.com/2011/10/be-bird-be-key.html
breath back to the self,
mantra for peace and good health,
open heart and mind.
Jai Jai Ma Om Ganesha,
Simple morning mantra to start the day,
Relax and stretch my psoas.
Inhale then notice
Exhale and intend
Camel pose and wide leg forward bend
tree tops tip’d in red
bicycling through suburbia
sky glowing with light
One Community
Came together for a cause
Spirit is Alive.
*Inspired by the amazing community we had at The South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge. Together we raised over $40,000 for yoga charities!
don draper, that cad
samadhi in crisp white shirt
what else do you need?
The children play, The waning sun
Translucent leaves, green, purple, red, orange and yellow
The flowers beg for one more day
A hot cup of tea… 🙂
Plan dream and visualize many
Vacations in warm sunny and peaceful climes
Now find money fly away
cashmere wraps come out
canonball dives mounds of leaves
pumpkin latte sips
Sit outside with tea
butterflies dance on a cool breeze
grown garden delights
Cleansing the body, Hatha against Vata,
in Thailand, is my way!
I find openness.
Grounding in the earth tonight.
In Savasana.
Spice of glowing flame.
Kapalabhati ignites.
Snuff. Prana rises.
Recipe For Staying Grounded:
mind silent and still
lotus meditation seat
kapalabhati
rooting my feet in
the earth is the way i say,
“love you, gravity.”
work in the garden
makes the body tight and sore
yoga undoes that.
root vegetables
@rootofshe chakra #yoga
liquid sunshine #bliss
grounding haiku
apple picking, fall
pumpkins on my stoop,
tune in to my feet
Ground me with the beats
from Jai Uttal’s kirtan:
shanti…. shanti… ommmmmmm
Snuggling under a blanket
Before a crackling fire
Drinking soothing tea
delicious warm food
pumpkin spice on ev’rything!
and homemade soups too
Fresh baked pumpkin bread
Warm hug of cozy sweaters
Smell of crisp cool air
Hiking in the crisp fall weather, lots of meditation, and alone time keep me grounded
grounded is funny
simple and yet difficult
always it’s through heart
yoga for morning
an afternoon brisk walk lunch
evening cats cuddle
my favorite warm, cozy socks
Ra Ma Da Sa,Sa Say So Hung
4 beautiful children such love
Warm furry body
Nestled in my arms, calm breath
flows between us both
Having a good snuggle with my dog is always a grounding experience 🙂
solo dance party
barefoot in my living room
with the cats watching
Fantastic article, sincerely apprecitate the blogger’s unique vision.