Are you starting to notice the shifts that are happening around us? There's a chill in the air, daylight is making space for longer nights, and leaves are starting to fall. Yep, autumn is officially upon us.

Perhaps you're not ready to let go of summer. Or maybe you're someone who can't wait to run full throttle into fall. Either way, Mother Nature is taking her course at her own pace, and it's in our best interest to release any resistance and start to flow with her.

In order to stay healthy and happy as we move into fall, it's essential to embrace the seasonal changes and make lifestyle tweaks to fit them. Here are some of the best wellness tips for fall that will help you stay balanced and blissed out all season long.

Mindfulness for Moving Through Change 🙇‍♂️
Life's one certainty is that change happens everywhere and always. Everything within and around us is in constant evolution. However, many of us humans have the habit of remaining fixed, unmoving, and stubborn during these transitions. We've become conditioned to forget that it is within our natural, conscious ability to adapt to change. In fact, it is inherent to our existence, personal growth, and optimal health.

To embrace this particular seasonal shift and maintain wellness, begin by slowing down and being mindful. This is done by simply noticing what is happening within and around us without attaching any judgment to it. For example: What emotions are you feeling? How deep or shallow is your breathing? What is your energy level? What color are the leaves? What does the air feel like on your skin?

It's helpful to log these observations in a journal. It won't take long for you to notice how much more connected you feel to the natural forces around you. It's extremely grounding and invigorating all at once. You are one with nature, after all!

Say Yes to Rest and Relaxation 😌
The high energy of summer is slowing down to prepare for a restful fall and winter. We need to decompress as much as the world around us does. Overly exerting ourselves mentally and physically puts our immune systems at risk, which are more fragile during this time of year. To keep your body on a healthy schedule this season, give the following a try:

• Wake up and go to bed at the same time. We recommend rising with the sun in the mornings, then turning down the lights and winding down as night starts to fall.
• Do activities that require a lot of energy earlier in the day.
• Apply a warming oil, such as sesame, to your body before your shower. If you don't have time for a full-body massage, apply the oil to your feet before bedtime. This grounds and calms an anxious mind, relieves cranky joints, and soothes sensitive digestion.

Yoga for Balance, Strength & Fluidity 🧘‍♀️
Fall teaches us lessons of acceptance, letting go, and balance. Yoga is an amazing tool for helping us embrace these lessons + it keeps our bodies and minds healthy. In particular, tree and warrior poses are super beneficial for this seasonal shift.

The winds of change blow strong in the fall. However, if we can be steady and well-grounded like a tree and simultaneously sway with the wind without resisting it, we will be resilient. Moreover, warrior poses arm us with tranquil strength and teach us to be ready for anything.

Stock Up On Seasonal Foods 🥕
Fall is full of many nourishing and vitamin-packed fruits and veggies. Eating them while they're in season ensures that they have their highest nutritional value.

Fill up on seasonal items like apples, squash, greens, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, cranberries, green beans, and eggplant. Dishes such as soups, stews, sautéed greens, and squashes are all great seasonal options that are nutritious, comforting, and filling. 

Last, but not least, add a fall classic to your diet: FAT! Healthy fat, of course. Fat helps to counteract serotonin depletion that's caused by decreased sunlight. Therefore, healthy fats feed the brain and can improve moods. Fat also balances blood sugar levels by decreasing sugar cravings. That's right, healthy fats can prevent sweet treats, like Halloween candy and pumpkin pie, from fully commandeering your cravings! Finally, healthy fats make you feel full, so those holiday feasts become moderate indulgences as opposed to crazy binges. Classic fall fats to enjoy include: coconut oil, ghee, and nut butters.

There you have it! It's take time to check in with yourself, breathe, and enjoy staying in the flow of continuous change. Once we learn to listen to our bodies and recognize how they respond to various seasons, we can feel our very best at all times.

What are some of your favorite wellness tips for fall? Share them with us in the comments below!