The Art of Letting Go: Fall, The Metal Element and Yin Yoga

S.3 | EP. 3Fall and The Metal Element: An OverviewAs we start transitioning into fall, it’s a time linked deeply with the metal element in TCM. Fall marks a shift from the extroverted, yang energy of summer to a more introverted, yin phase.In both TCM and Taoist thought, fall is a time for letting go and is connected to the emotion of grief. This grief could be as simple as missing summer or something deeper.Fall is my second favorite season, after spring. Although I adore fall’s colors and cozy sweaters, scarves, and boots  I do grieve the reduction in daylight hours more than anything. Season: FallClimate: DryOrgans: Lungs (Yin) and Large Intestine (Yang)Direction: WestEmotion: Sadness or GriefVirtue: ProsperitySound: CryingColor: WhiteThe Emotional Aspect of Fall The Metal ElementMany Practical Tips for Embracing the Season in this Episode.Visit my website to access the full show notes with video for Practice Yoga Teachers: Join The Waitlist for my Therapeutic Yin Yoga Training at the bottom and top of the PageTo Join my Yin Yoga Classes on ZoomTo subscribe to my On-Demand Video Library:Full Show Notes https://nykdanu.com/teachers/yin-yoga-teacher-training/yin-yoga-podcast/Anatomy for Yoga with Paul GrilleyHang Drum Music by Fred Westra Find me on Instagram @nykdanuyoga@YinYogaPodcastSee all episodes at a glance: