Yesterday’s equinox couldn’t be a more intentional sign from nature that it is time to slow down and honour the changing seasons. There is both harmony and comfort to be found in aligning your lifestyle to the rhythms of nature, as the fading warmth and coming darkness can be a shock to our nervous and immune systems.

Embracing rituals and daily habits that support the mind and body transition into the new season could look like..

• Favouring local and in-season fruits and vegetables as the plants that grow locally generally contain fewer pesticides and preservatives, and have the optimal nutrients and energetic qualities for each season.

• Incorporating warmer foods into your diet such as soups, stews, broths, roasted seasonal root vegetables, squashes, porridge, and baked fruits.

• Incorporating more zinc-rich foods to help support the immune system like shellfish, lentils, pumpkin seeds, cashews and if not veggie some meats.

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• Trying to get as much sunlight as possible and supplementing with 10mcg of vitamin D as the autumn and winter seasons often correlate to a dip in our vitamin D levels.

• Sipping on herbal teas and warm water throughout the day and avoiding large quantities of cold foods like frozen smoothies, cold salads, and iced drinks.

• Incorporating internally warming herbs and spices; like ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamon & nutmeg into your diet.⁣

• Prioritising more grounding styles of movement like yoga (particualrly yin yoga) pilates and barre, walking over running, and resistance training over HIIT style exercise.

• Supporting your sleep by creating a nourishing and restorative evening routine with candles, essential oils, soft music, and a favourite book or movie. Getting a good night’s sleep is key to supporting the nervous and immune systems through the changing seasons.