Shedding the Old: A Gentle Ritual for the Turning of the Season

Step into a cozy fall reset at autumn's threshold and honor the Celtic folk tradition of Samhain with this gentle, candlelit yin yoga practice & guided reflection. SAMHAIN/HALLOWE'EN RELEASE GUIDEBOOK link in bio 🎃👻🖤 Samhain (modernized into Halloween) marks the end of the harvest and the turning of the wheel toward the quiet, darker half of the year. It is a sacred time for shedding old burdens, letting go of what is spent, and resting deeply into the stillness of the earth and what I call the womb of winter. Yin yoga is the quiet kind. We hold each shape for a few minutes at a time, close to the floor, with props and pillows doing the work so your body can soften instead of strain. Along with the yoga poses, we engage in guided reflection to process your thoughts and settle into the season. By combining intentional movement with journaling, you can wring out the noise of the day and cultivate a sense of inner peace. This practice is about slowing down and honoring where you are right now. No experience needed. No standing, no flow, no fitness. A mat or a rug, one blanket, one pillow, and warm cozy lighting. Do it in the evening, or any time the day gets loud. Light a candle, grab your journal, and settle in under a soft blanket as we release together. In this Fall Reset practice: 0:00 Welcome & setting up your cozy space 2:18 Breath anchor — lengthen the exhale 4:44 Caterpillar — turning inward 6:48 Reclined twist — wringing out the noise 10:40 Dragonfly - grounding in and feeling supported 13:30 Butterfly — opening the heart 16:45 Journaling - diving in deep 18:56 Savasana — rest and a soft close I'm a 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), and I share a new cozy flow and meditation every Sunday — gentle movement, breathwork, autumn rituals, and self-love practices to help you slow down. If this helped you slow down, subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss a Sunday flow. Be well & stay cozy, friend! #yinyoga #yogaforanxiety #fallreset #cozyyoga #breathwork SAMHAIN/HALLOWE'EN RELEASE GUIDEBOOK link in bio :) ✨ Subscribe for weekly practices: https://tinyurl.com/cozyyogagirl 💌 Connect with me on Instagram: @cozyyogagirl 💬 Leave a comment below: What was your favorite part of this practice? YOGA-CURIOUS? 🤗 This is a great place to start:    • Morning Yoga ☀️🧘🏻✨   🍁🎃☕️ MORE "FALL RESET" PRACTICES:    • Fall Reset 🍁🎃☕️   DISCLAIMER: The instructions and advice presented in this video are for educational and relaxation purposes only. Please consult a physician before beginning any new physical practice.