Autumn is a time of harvest and change. It is an active time of abundance, preparation and celebration. The shorter, cooler days are a relief from the heat of summer.

Yoga is a practice that is heavily influenced by and connected to nature and its rhythms. You can enhance your yoga practice by following the example of nature.

Autumn is a very productive time of year. It is a time to wrap up the things that you have been working on. It is a time to reap the harvest from your efforts. It is a time to show gratitude and celebrate.

Following the example of nature makes autumn the perfect time to plan your goals for next year. Planning your goals now, rather than waiting to make your New Year’s Resolutions gives you time to identify what you really want, not what others influence you to want.

Planning your goals now is more insightful and creates momentum going into the new year. Seeds that fall to the ground in the fall will sprout in the spring.

Sowing your seeds for abundance next year in the fall gives you time for reflection and time to review and modify. It allows you to immerse yourself and soak in your vision.

Grab your journal and start jotting down some SMART goals for next year. SMART goals are:

• Specific

• Measurable

• Achievable

• Realistic

• Timebound

Spend some time using your imagination and your breath to envision you achieving your goals, both short and long term. This is a secret commonly used by both yoga gurus and high achievers from all walks of life.

Waiting to make your goals using New Year’s Resolutions tips the scales of achievement against you. Studies show that approximately 80% of New Year’s Resolutions are not achieved.

Nature doesn’t wait until New Years to sow its seeds for the future.

Why should you?

Namaste…