We’ve all noticed a shift in the air as we move towards autumn. The air is changing and there is a new sense of anticipation. It’s that back to school time, which this year brings another element of uncertainty as we manage our lives alongside lockdown. 

As the seasons change our bodies also change, moving with the seasons to create balance within us. We can find this reflected in our energy levels and mood as we move from one state into the next. You may have a renewed sense of drive and energy, you may feel unsettled and lethargic, or perhaps you swing between the two. 

This month we’re focusing on our yoga practice as a grounding force for times of transition and change and tapping into our creative energy, harnessing the power of possibility to think about intentions we want to set for the season ahead. 

One of the benefits of our yoga practice is we can come to our mat feeling one way and leave feeling different - open, calmer, transformed in some way. These small shifts help to show us that change is not only possible, but inevitable. That whatever emotional state or situation we are in, it will not last forever. 

The idea of making life changes in the midst of global crisis and uncertainty may seem overwhelming, even pointless. However, if we re-set our expectations, the potential to make small change is still possible. Any small change leads to more change. The cumulative effect of making gradual, small shifts in a different direction is powerful. 

The second sacral chakra holds the key to unlocking and harnessing the energy you need to be creative and to make change happen. Our ability to adapt and flow with our lives is connected to this energy, as well as how we manage our emotions. 

Here are five ways to embrace change and creativity in your practice this month.