Yoga For Spring – 5 Ways To Match The Energy Of The Season

Welcome Spring! We continue our series on adapting our yoga practice both on and off the mat with the seasons. We continue here with some simple tips on adapting our yoga practice- plus some ways that we can transition to the spring season in our everyday life to help us feel more joy. We can align our movement, breath, and intentions to help us match the energy of the season. Keep reading for some simple tips and ideas to add to your springtime yoga practice!

If it is not currently spring, you can take a look at the rest of the series:

Yoga For Autumn

Yoga For Winter

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1. Embrace Detoxifying Poses

We often associate spring with a period of renewal. This is a perfect opportunity to add in some asanas that incorporate detoxifying. We often think of twisting poses, but flowing sequences can also help us to build heat and encourage circulation- allowing us to release stagnant energy. Here are some ideas that you may be interested in:

Chair Yoga Exercises To Get The Body Moving

30 min Spring Equinox Yoga – Awakening The Heart (Yoga With Kassandra) Intermediate Mat Yoga

Yoga Flow For Beginners 30 Minute Yoga Class- Yoga With Adriene

Yoga For Renewal 45 Minutes- Yoga With Adriene

2. Incorporate Heart-Opening Postures:

As the days grow longer and brighter, we may feel an invitation to open our hearts physically and emotionally. We can incorporate heart opening poses to help us foster a sense of joy, gratitude, and possibility. We can practice individual poses, or yoga flows. Here are some ideas for all levels that you may be interested in

Chair Yoga – Cactus Pose

Chair Yoga- Gentle Heart Opener

Heart Opening Yoga to breathe with ease – Yoga With Bird- 14 Minutes

Rose Yoga – Heart Opening Flow- Yoga With Adriene- 38 Minutes

3. Align with Nature’s Rhythm

Taking our yoga practice outside, if possible, can help us to connect with the season. We can get some much needed fresh air, hear the birds chirp, and feel the sun. Don’t discount small durations of movement- it does not have to be all or nothing. Take a moment to go outside and practice a few standing poses or stretches as you take in the energy of spring. Here are a few ideas that may resonate with you

Tree Pose Alignment And Tips- Yoga With Kassandra

Pranayama practices can always be adapted to the season of spring. Breathing practices can help us to balance our energy- and we can practice it anywhere and anytime. You can simply start by taking a few deep breaths and a moment to check in with yourself when you go outside. Or, you can incorporate a breath practice into your daily routine. Here are some ideas that you may be interested in that align with the season of spring.

If you do not already set an intention in your yoga practice, spring may serve as an opportunity to do so. Just as we may participate in a physical “spring cleaning”, we can use this as an opportunity to set fresh intentions. We can do this by simply stating something that we want to get out of your practice today- mental clarity, stress reduction, feel more present, calm the mind- to name a few. We can also add in some journaling before or after our yoga practice to help us clarify what we want to cultivate in the next few months. Here are some ideas and resources that you may be interested in:

Setting Intentions For The Spring Season ( Dr. Tara Salay)

55 Journaling Prompts For Spring (silk and sonder)

My Gratitude Journal Notebook

My Daily Journal Notebook

If you are interested, keep reading to take a look at some ways that we can align ourselves with the season of spring in our everyday lives as well- no yoga mat required!

5 Creative Ways We Can Align Our Lifestyle With The Season Of Spring

Spring is not only a season for physical renewal – but also a chance to invigorate all aspects of our lifestyle. Even if you do not have a yoga practice, we can all use some of these ideas to help us connect with the season. Keep reading for some ideas, tips, and resources that may be helpful to you.

1. Eat Seasonally

We can incorporate fresh produce- and local if possible- to our daily meals. It can be fun to add in some new foods and recipes to shake things up. We can start simple- or you may be interested in exploring some new recipes. Here are some ideas and resources that you may be interested in:

In-Season Produce: Your Guide to Spring Vegetables and Fruits- Forks Over Knives

Spring Recipes- Pinch Of Yum

2. Refresh Our Living Space

Spring is also a great opportunity to open the windows, let in the sunlight, and declutter our living space. It doesn’t take much to really spark some new life into your space. We can just start by adding in some fresh flowers to our space. Or, we can tackle a big spring cleaning and decluttering project. Start small, or make a plan to tackle a big project- you decide. You may be interested in these ideas:

15 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home for Spring on a Budget- The Everygirl

Printable Decluttering Planner

3. Connect With Nature

Be sure to spend time outdoors. We can plan hikes, picnics – or simply start by taking mindful walks. Notice the blooming flowers, the songs of birds, and the longer daylight hours. If you can’t leave the house, be sure to open the curtains and look out the window. Here are some ideas that may be helpful to you:

12 Simple Ways to Connect With Nature

4K Relaxation Channel- Virtual Nature Walks

Pocket Flower Press Kit

4. Revamp Our Routines

We can try to adjust our daily habits to reflect the season’s energy. This may mean waking up a bit earlier to have a chance to enjoy the sunshine, or starting a new morning routine of moving our bodies, breathing, and meditation. If morning time is not for you, take a look at your evening routine. Maybe a walk after dinner or  getting started on a new book. Take a moment to assess your routine and either add something new or get rid of something old. You may be interested in these simple printable to do lists to help you get started and brainstorm some ideas:

Simple To Do List

To Be List

30 Day Gratitude printable

Brain Dump

Or these cards:

 Mindful Minute Mindfulness Cards

5. Embrace Creativity

Just as spring inspires growth, we can use it to help us spark our creativity. We can start a new hobby, or get back into an old hobby. Try painting, writing, or engaging in activities that can be inspiring. Check out some opportunities in your local area to help you spark some creativity- libraries, local theater, independent bookstores- just explore your city or town. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

Creativity Ideas For All Ages

Hobbies For Healthy Aging

Home Air Dry Clay Pottery Kit For Beginners

You may be interested in these six affirmation cards to help you transition into the season. Print them out and keep them with you or place them in spots around your home to help remind you that it is time to find more joy in the season : Spring Affirmation Cards

We can become a beautiful reflection of the season’s spirit and use it to embrace the sense of renewal and change our energy to match! Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Namaste!