“There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been!” –Percy Bysshe Shelley–

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Here are our top picks of things not to be taken for granted during this season:   

While the weather cooperates and the temperature is on our side, gaze at the stars on a crisp, clear night.  If you’re lucky, you might get to see a shooting star!  Make a wish for somebody that you know who is in need of healing.   

 

 

Meditate in the midst of the beautiful foliage and reflect on change, renewal, and the gift of nature’s beauty.  Appreciate fall’s normality in a time where many things around us feel abnormal.  Start off your meditation with finding a quiet place to sit or lie down, close your eyes to the outside world, breathe naturally, and focus your attention on your breath and inner self.  From here on, embrace the journey.

Attention all foodies!  Hungry and on a vegan diet?  Check out this amazing recipe if you are invited to a vegan Thanksgiving dinner.  Few things on this earth are more delectable than a warm apple pie, so remember to make one just in time for the holidays! And for a gluten free option, see below.   

 

Vegan Recipe       Gluten-Free Recipe

 

The chill of winter is around the corner.  While you still can, get outside, lighten up, jump into a pile of leaves, and set your intentions for battling the long, dark days ahead.  Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower!    

 

Believe in something

Listen to your heart

Laugh with your friends

Fall in love

Inspire someone

 

 

 

Even in cold weather, outdoor fitness still is great for clearing the mind.  Just remember the importance of having the right layers.  Yaffa’s capri is perfect for any degree and our long-sleeve tunic has UV protection, UPF-50 lab tested and certified!

 

In preparation for days where getting outdoors is just impossible, look for indoor fitness that will invigorate, stimulate, and yet is enjoyable.  Check out Yaffa’s fav for sweating out the toxins…SoulCycle will get the job done.

Fall is a season to not be taken for granted, so go out and enjoy it.  As the holidays come closer, always remember to embrace change and appreciate the present.