WINTER (Season of Rest)
Body focus: Rest, reflection, and restoration
Activities:
More indoor activities and crafts
Earlier bedtimes aligned with darkness
Journaling and reflection
Indoor exercise or gentle movement
Diet: Warming, nourishing foods like stews, root vegetables, and herbal teas
Natural alignment: Honor the need for more rest and quiet time
WINTER LIFESTYLE PRACTICES
Honor your body's need for more sleep by going to bed earlier and rising later when possible
Create cozy spaces with soft lighting, candles, and warm textiles
Embrace indoor activities like reading, crafting, or learning new skills
Practice mindful moments of observing winter's unique beauty - frost patterns, snow, bare trees
Natural Rhythms in your home
Winter is nature's season of conservation and minimal energy expenditure. In your home, this translates to:
Maximizing passive solar heating by opening south-facing curtains during daylight hours
Using thick curtains or draft stoppers to minimize heat loss
Reducing overall energy consumption by layering clothing and using minimal heating
Creating cozy indoor spaces that encourage slower, more intentional living