Every fall, I go through a phase of winding down and preparing for winter. I begin to incorporate more forward bends into my home yoga practice and take longer Savasanas. But that’s just the beginning of it. I find myself naturally gravitating toward the cozier and warmer things in life. And each year, I draw parallels between these things and yoga. There’s something about being all warm and cozy that just makes me savor the moment a little more. So even though these things are not exactly yoga, I still feel as though I’m practicing.
1. Making and Eating Soup
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2. Baking
3. Knitting
4. Reading a Good Book
5. Jumping in a Big Pile of Leaves! OK, I haven’t actually done this one since I was little, but I do enjoy feeling leaves crunch under my feet when I walk… and I remember jumping in a big pile of leaves when I was little. Does that count?
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What do you do that’s not yoga, but reminds you to be present, have fun, and enjoy life just the same?
Making soup, baking, knitting, reading, and walking in the fall leaves are my favorite "not yoga" activities as well!
Additionally, I would include taking hot baths, drinking warm tea, relaxing by the fire, cuddling with my significant other (and cat!), and lighting vanilla and pumpkin spice candles. 🙂
Reading, definitely. Cooking as well, cuddling with Lovely Boyfriend, all these "self-care" activities that are not yoga but still yoga 🙂
And running. Running is like moving meditation to me, being present and paying attention to the breath, not yoga but still yoga 😉
I must agree with you on all counts! I'd also add taking long walks to the list as well 🙂
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Walking the pups, behind sure to crunch through leaves! Also, crocheting, which is like knitting, but cooler. 😉 (Okay, I don't really think that.) I'm reading, too — just finished Mockingjay yesterday. SO GOOD. Seriously. Read it.
I'll have to agree with Ashley's list. Except the knitting. I do not knit. Otherwise… your list with her additions are my list.
I blogged not too long ago about how I was nesting – and how all this stuff is totally yoga.
campfires — but I heartily agree with all five of your picks!