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Practices for Building Consistency In Your Life

Practices for Building Consistency In Your Life

September as the Season of Steadiness

September often feels like another kind of new year. “September is the other January,” author best known for her books on happiness and habits, Gretchen Rubin reminds us, an invitation to lean into new rhythms, renewed routines, and re-rooted beginnings. The days are still touched by late-summer warmth, yet the rhythm of autumn begins to call us into routine again. Calendars start to fill with structured commitments, school routines return for some. We find ourselves longing for a sense of steadiness that can carry us through the months ahead.

At Nectar, we see September as an invitation to build practices that last, not just for this month, but for the seasons to come. Consistency in practice does not mean rigidity or perfection. It is about showing up often enough that the benefits of yoga, meditation, and breathwork become woven into the fabric of daily life.


Building A Consistent Practice Through Yoga

When the pace of life increases, it is tempting to let personal practices slip to the margins. But even a few minutes each day can anchor the nervous system, support physical and spiritual health, and create a sense of mental clarity. These postures and techniques are selected for their ability to be integrated into short, daily rituals, whether you have a full 90 minutes or just a few minutes to spare.

Daily Practice
Create a personal routine that blends movement, stillness, and breath.
You do not need to commit to a full-length class every day. Five minutes of meditation upon waking, ten minutes of mindful movement at lunch, and a gentle breath practice before bed can cumulatively lead to profound shifts over time. The goal is to build rituals that are realistic and repeatable, even on your busiest days.

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Expanding Your Limits: Neuroscience, Yoga and Breathwork for Building Your Capacity

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Expanding Your Limits: Neuroscience, Yoga and Breathwork for Building Your Capacity

Examining our inner judgments, there are 9 types of bias as shared by educator and author Clay Drinko, is not only opportunities for developing more self-awareness, but is also a way to identify where edges are in the first place. 

Yoga and Breathwork Practices for Growing Capacity

These practices are designed to help you connect with your edge while fostering a sense of joy and renewal.

Wild Thing (Camatkarasana)
This heart-opening pose embodies freedom and vitality. As you flow into Wild Thing, you’ll feel a playful release, inviting both physical and emotional renewal.

Picking Dandelions: When to Harvest and How to Make Dandelion Root Coffee and Dandelion Tea

Picking Dandelions: When to Harvest and How to Make Dandelion Root Coffee and Dandelion Tea

While all parts of the plant are edible, each should be harvested at specific times for optimal flavor. Here’s how to get the best leaves, roots, and flowers from your dandelions.

Drinking a coffee substitute made from dandelion root benefits you by providing a nutritious hot drink without caffeine.

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Things to Do On Bowen Island: Breathtaking Views of Foxglove Flowers in June

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Things to Do On Bowen Island: Breathtaking Views of Foxglove Flowers in June

Here on Bowen Island, Foxgloves are typically in bloom starting in late May lasting to late June or early July, displaying their showy, tubular blooms in vibrant hues of purple, pink, white, and yellow that stand out in woodlands and other grassy or forested habitats. 

The Latin name Digitalis purpurea, from which the 'digitalis' chemical derives its name, is utilized in medicine for managing blood pressure and heart conditions. Nonetheless, it's crucial to note that all parts of the Foxglove are toxic if consumed. Despite this, the appeal of the Digitalis genus, which boasts 20 diverse species of Foxgloves, remains undiminished. Perhaps it's their enchanting beauty juxtaposed with their toxic nature that captivates. Since 'digitalis' originates from 'digitus', meaning finger, this could symbolize the plant's allure, as if its delicate blooms (or fingers) are beckoning humans to engage with it spiritually.

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September carries a quiet steadiness, the warmth of late summer meeting the first hints of autumn’s rhythm. 🍂 It’s a month that calls us to return to what grounds us, to create routines that nourish, and to meet the change with presence.
September often feels like another kind of new year, an invitation to lean into new rhythms, renewed routines, and re-rooted beginnings. The warmth of late summer lingers, yet autumn’s call to steadiness begins to settle in. 🍂 At Nectar, we s