The cool air of autumn, for me, is not a signal of an end. It is a signal of a new start. 

When you wait for months for a crisp morning, especially when you live in Texas, a cool day feels refreshing. I grew up in a cold and wet climate, and now living in a hot and dry place still has a tendency to stress me out. All of the warm air feels overwhelming. But then once the weather changes and the mornings are fresh I feel grateful - so grateful I could cry.

The signal of fresh, cool, clear air is an invitation. Shed what you don't need. Let go of what is stagnant. Make room to let raw and original energy take up space.

In this Personal Practice we work with sitali breathing and words of affirmations. The breath practice introduces a cold sensation to the mouth and mind. The affirmations echo the sentiment of novelty and newness. 

We can start fresh anytime we wish when we remember our breath, and I hope this Personal Practice can be a reminder for you.

XO,

Julia