seasonal living

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Walking Through Autumn’s Colours to My Yoga Studio

A peaceful autumn garden with colourful leaves, flowers, and a small pond leading to Smitha’s yoga studio.

The garden path to my yoga studio, glowing with the colours of autumn. 🍂

Every morning, as I walk through our garden to my yoga studio, I pause for a moment to breathe it all in — the crisp air, the earthy scent of the leaves, and the soft golden light that autumn brings.

The garden feels especially alive at this time of year. The trees glow in shades of amber and crimson, the grasses sway gently in the breeze, and the last flowers of summer offer their quiet goodbyes. Even the little pond reflects the season’s calm — still, grounded, and full of quiet beauty.

Autumn always reminds me to slow down, to let go, and to trust the natural cycles of change. Just as the trees release their leaves, we too can release what we no longer need — in our practice, in our breath, and in our hearts.

As I step along the path to the studio, I feel immense gratitude — for this space, for the practice of yoga, and for everyone who shares it with me. 🍁

Wishing you a peaceful, grounding autumn. May this season invite you to move with softness, awareness, and gratitude.

With love,

Smitha


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From Plot to Pickle: Growing Mooli on the Allotment

Woman holding fresh purple Indian vegetable (mollie) in allotment garden, with jar of homemade pickle on table.

This spring I’ve been growing mooli, a type of radish that’s used often in Asian cooking, it’s been thriving — and I’m so pleased with the results!

Harvesting it felt like such a quiet joy, and as soon as I picked a few, I knew I wanted to turn them into something special. So I made a small batch of spicy homemade pickle — something I grew up eating, and still love deeply.

For me, this whole process feels like an extension of yoga — tending to something with patience, connecting with the seasons, and using my hands with intention. Just like time on the mat, growing and preparing food can be a moving meditation.

I’ll be posting the full recipe for the pickle soon, so check back if you’re curious to try it yourself 🌿

With love, Smitha