Autumn Equinox 2025: A Moment of Balance and Grounding - an exciting news is coming!

YOuGA
Sep 21
2 min read

The Autumn Equinox 2025 falls on Monday, September 22. On this day, daylight and darkness share equal hours, offering us a reminder of harmony and balance. In yoga and spiritual traditions, the equinox is seen as a sacred threshold — a time to pause, reflect, and realign with the cycles of nature.

The Spiritual Meaning of the Equinox

Autumn is the season of harvest. It’s when we gather the fruits of our efforts and prepare ourselves for the slower, inward journey of winter. Symbolically, the equinox invites us to:

Release what no longer serves us,
Root ourselves deeply in presence,
Create spaciousness for renewal

Yoga for Balance and Stability

Your body and mind naturally seek grounding during this seasonal transition. Try incorporating postures that cultivate stability, presence, and inward focus:

Tadasana (Mountain Pose): to find alignment and rootedness.
Vrksasana (Tree Pose): to nurture balance and concentration.
Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II): to strengthen both body and intention.
Balasana (Child’s Pose): to soften, surrender, and listen within.

Practice slowly, with mindful breathing. Let each pose embody the harmony of light and dark that defines the equinox.

Yin Yoga for the Autumn Equinox

Yin Yoga is particularly nourishing during seasonal shifts, as it encourages deep release and stillness. These poses are perfect for grounding and letting go:

Butterfly Pose: opening the hips and spine while encouraging introspection.
Dragon Pose: gently stretching the hip flexors, helping release stored tension.
Caterpillar Pose: a forward fold to calm the nervous system and promote surrender.
Supported Child’s Pose: resting into the earth with props for extra comfort, inviting deep grounding.
Shoelace Pose: releasing hips and lower back, connecting with the element of letting go.

Hold each pose for 3–5 minutes, breathing slowly and allowing gravity to guide you deeper. Use props like bolsters, blankets, or blocks for support and softness.

Rituals to Celebrate the Equinox

Beyond the mat, you can honor this turning point with simple rituals:

Write down what you wish to let go of, then burn or bury the paper as a symbol of release.
Create an autumn altar with leaves, pumpkins, candles, and grounding crystals like carnelian or smoky quartz.
Spend a few minutes in gratitude, acknowledging the “harvest” you’ve gathered in your life this year.

An Invitation to Presence

The equinox is more than just an astronomical event. It’s a sacred reminder that we, too, move in cycles. Each breath, each posture, each mindful pause is a chance to return to our center — to balance what is within, just as nature balances what is without.

✨ May this Autumn Equinox bring you balance, grounding, and the peace you need for the season ahead.

Exciting News 🌟

A new chapter is about to begin! Very soon, yoga classes will also be held at Centro Dante Lisboa. As long as the weather allows, we’ll continue to enjoy practicing at Parque Eduardo VII, but with the arrival of autumn everything is ready to move indoors to the beautiful Centro Dante Lisboa.

For more information, feel free to contact me at +351 911 528 594.