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Autumn Equinox Workshop

  • Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre cnr Flynn and Selby St Wembley Australia (map)

Autumn Equinox has been observed and celebrated as a time of significance since ancient times.

For the local Nyoongar people, this time of year is Bunuru - Second Summer, the Season of Adolescence. A time of hot, dry weather, scarce rain and windy afternoons.

Many cultures mark equinox as a celebration of the harvest. In India, Sharada Navratri is a time of reflection and rejuvenation physically, mentally and spiritually. This occurs over the “Holy Nine Nights” around this time, during which different forms of Shakti (feminine creative energy) are celebrated.

You can learn more about other culture’s autumn equinox traditions here.

During this workshop, we will explore:

  • Practices and rituals for autumn

  • Harvesting the revelations of your summer in preparation for transitioning into the cooler months ahead, through the lens of yogic philosophy

  • How to find energetic alignment with anything that is winding down or coming to a close in your life

  • Calming and stabilising breathing practices (pranayama)

  • Balancing yoga postures (asana) and movement to kerb the heat buildup (pitta) from summer

  • The art of receiving - why you are worthy and how you can balance this with generosity.

  • Ways to implement or adapt your home practice to nourish you during autumn

Returning to equanimity (balance) creates space for new possibilities to emerge
— Claire Holloway

What is Included?

  • 2hrs of guided participation

  • quality yoga props

  • organic herbal tea

  • time before and after the session for meeting like-minded people

When the length of day and night are equal, this is a perfect time to experience balance around you in order to return to balance within.


Workshop is $50 per person. Bookings Essential.

Bookings are through Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre and can be accessed here:

If you have a loved one or friend who would resonate, or with which you wish to share this experience with, gift vouchers are available here.

The Centre of Bright Beginnings acknowledges the privileges in our lives and extends the opportunity to those who feel less privileged to request a subsidised rate. Choose this option when booking and we will be in touch to arrange this for you, or contact us with any questions.