A tree's strength lies in its ability to bend. This statement is a little counter intuitive. Isn't ridgidity better? Physics and trees tell us not necessarily. To be able to bend with the wind instead of snapping at the first change of the wind's direction is more successful.
Bernding, changing, transitions are the ever changing spiral pattern of our lives. Each transition in the year involves a mental and physiological change. Our bodies remember how to increase our metabolism to keep us warm in the cooling coming months. The decreasing day length means trees are getting the stimulation to draw down vital nutrients and store them away in their roots for next year leaving colorful leaves behind. Squirrels gather nuts and stash them away with renewed ferver. And we get to decide how we will react to this change, with dread for the ice possible in our path in a few months or with delight that we are able to experience the first fall furry of leaves and ripening apples and pumpkins. Each colorful leaf, spiky seed pod or ripe fruit, nut and pumpkin is nature's celebration of the bounty of summer.
In class this week we will remain balanced even through change, using shoulder loop and pelvic loop to bend safely. The results will help rev up your internal fires to prime your fall metabolism and keep your spirits bright!
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