Join in-person or online from the Springfield VT UU Meetinghouse (21 Fairground Rd) 10-11 a.m. ET Fridays, Oct. 23-Dec. 18 for a gentle, accessible yoga practice inspired by the wisdom of fall in Chinese Energetics. All are welcome!

First we'll discharge the excess energy that leaves us jumping from one task to another and unable to focus. We'll tune into our breath, then we'll move through some shapes designed to settle the jitters and slow the mind-roll so we can reconnect with the rhythm of the natural world around us. Autumn trees teach us to let go, so we'll explore discerning what to release (doom scrolling?? and what to keep (one chapter before bed?) as we head toward winter.

Most of our practice will be on the floor--or in a chair, if that's better for you--where we'll discover the stillness of yin yoga and the support of props for restorative postures, balancing out the dynamic "yang" activities that often make up the rest of our day. Meanwhile, you'll get tips for settling your brain, techniques for soothing your nervous system, and tools for improving your mobility, so you can focus when it's work-time, rest when you need to, and play like a kid afterwards.

Head to the UU or tune in live from wherever you are in the world to follow along, plus get access to the recordings so you can watch classes again and again.

Photos by Fournier & Malloy Photographers