Boosting your energy in autumn
Updated: Sep 1
It is getting colder and darker again. It's this time of the year when we catch a cold and experience grief that summer is over.
In autumn a huge energy shift is happening in nature from yang to yin. This shift also happens in our bodies. We can learn from nature how to support our bodies with this process.
Food for the soul
Your diet plays a huge role in your health and it is often the most simply changes you can make here to ensure your are staying healthy.
Supporting your body with nourishing food in autumn means eating spicy. Fight off colds with ginger, garlic and onion. Add cinnamon to your oatmeal or teas. Enjoy all the vegetables and fruits that are harvested now like apples and pears, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and mushrooms. Avoid cold and raw foods and warm up your body with hot soups and stews.
Acupressure
The following points support us through the transitions in autumn.
You can apply acupressure in the following ways:
Warm your hands by rubbing them together
Gentle place your thumb on these points and hold them for 1-2 minutes
We do not need to apply strong pressure, we want to feel the subtle energy in our body.
Large Intestine 20 - Yingxiang (English translation: Welcome Fragrance)
location: Feel the edge of your nostrils right where they meet the skin of your face. Gently angle pressure between the side of your nostrils and your face, as you feel for a little dip in the tissue.
indication: nasal congestion, support to let go emotionally, connecting to your intuition
Large Intestine 4 - Hégǔ (English translation: Joining Valley)
location: highest spot of the muscle when the thumb and index fingers are brought close together
indication: stress, pains, headaches, calming the mind, letting go emotionally, helping to overcome grief
Do not stimulate Large Intestine 4 during pregnancy!
For more lifestyle, diet, and meridian yoga exercise routines to support you in autumn, check out my autumn wellness course.
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