How to Calm the Mind During Seasonal Transitions

Update: 2025-12-08

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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.

In this solo episode, Lauren dives into the often-overlooked transition between autumn and winter, and why this shift can feel particularly challenging for the mind and body. She shares how Energy Medicine Yoga techniques can help calm mental chatter, ease stress, and support a smoother, more grounded seasonal shift.

With a warm drink in hand and cozy winter layers nearby, Lauren reflects on her own experiences navigating the busy end-of-year energy. She offers actionable practices and simple energy holds to create spaciousness in your mind, release tension from your body, and meet change with greater ease.

Tune in to learn about the importance of slowing down, honoring transitions, and using mindful pauses to move through both seasonal shifts and life changes with grace, balance, and presence. Available now wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction
00:52 — The Benefits of Dandelion Drink
02:07 — Seasonal Transitions & Chinese Medicine
05:27 — Preparing for Winter
07:59 — The Challenge of Slowing Down
09:38 — A Rest Day Gone Awry
13:56 — The Repetitive Nature of Thoughts
14:26 — Struggling to Relax
16:48 — Energy Medicine Yoga Insights
17:51 — Creating Space in the Mind & Body
20:13 — Practical Holds for Relaxation
25:37 — Transitioning Through Seasons
27:54 — The Importance of Transitions
29:07 — Conclusion

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