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Fall Activities That Aren’t Yoga, But Sort of Are

Every fall, I go through a phase of winding down and preparing for winter. I begin to incorporate more forward bends into my home yoga practice and take longer Savasanas. But that’s just the beginning of it. I find myself naturally gravitating toward the cozier and warmer things in life. And each year, I draw parallels between these things and yoga. There’s something about being all warm and cozy that just makes me savor the moment a little more. So even though these things are not exactly yoga, I still feel as though I’m practicing.


1. Making and Eating Soup

Image: FrumpyFoodie.com

2. Baking

3. Knitting

4. Reading a Good Book

5. Jumping in a Big Pile of Leaves! OK, I haven’t actually done this one since I was little, but I do enjoy feeling leaves crunch under my feet when I walk… and I remember jumping in a big pile of leaves when I was little. Does that count?

Image: PamperedPuppy.com

What do you do that’s not yoga, but reminds you to be present, have fun, and enjoy life just the same?

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  1. Ashley Craft says

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    Making soup, baking, knitting, reading, and walking in the fall leaves are my favorite "not yoga" activities as well!

    Additionally, I would include taking hot baths, drinking warm tea, relaxing by the fire, cuddling with my significant other (and cat!), and lighting vanilla and pumpkin spice candles. 🙂

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  2. Emma says

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    Reading, definitely. Cooking as well, cuddling with Lovely Boyfriend, all these "self-care" activities that are not yoga but still yoga 🙂
    And running. Running is like moving meditation to me, being present and paying attention to the breath, not yoga but still yoga 😉

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  3. Victoria Klein says

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    I must agree with you on all counts! I'd also add taking long walks to the list as well 🙂

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  4. Beth @ To the Fullest says

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  5. Beth @ To the Fullest says

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    Walking the pups, behind sure to crunch through leaves! Also, crocheting, which is like knitting, but cooler. 😉 (Okay, I don't really think that.) I'm reading, too — just finished Mockingjay yesterday. SO GOOD. Seriously. Read it.

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  6. April says

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    I'll have to agree with Ashley's list. Except the knitting. I do not knit. Otherwise… your list with her additions are my list.

    I blogged not too long ago about how I was nesting – and how all this stuff is totally yoga.

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  7. meg says

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    campfires — but I heartily agree with all five of your picks!

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I'm Erica. I'm a yoga teacher who helps pregnant and new mamas find more balance in their life through yoga, mindfulness, self-care, inspiration, community, and humor. I spoil my yoga students rotten (in a good way!), and it's my mission to teach mamas that it's not selfish to spoil themselves every now and then, too.

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