Fall Newsletter: Transitions, Ratatouille, and Retreats
September leaves me in limbo every year. Officially it’s still summer until the end of the month, but here on the Cape, we all know better — summer ends on Labor Day. Overnight, the beaches empty out, friends head back to work, students return to school, and the volleyball net at Longnook looks like it’s given up for the season. The sun’s still warm, the water’s inviting, but the game’s over. I used to feel a little abandoned this time of year, like summer just left without saying goodbye.
But lately, I’ve been thinking of these late-September, early-October weeks more like yoga transitions — the up-dog, down-dog, and chaturangas that carry us from one pose to the next. They’re often rushed and mostly overlooked, but they hold the practice together: the moments where we pause, catch our breath, and reset.
That’s how I’ve learned to treat this in-between season — an opportunity to recalibrate, and a vital part of my living yoga. It’s when I finally get to the practical things I’ve been putting off — the doctor’s appointment, the haircut, even vacuuming out all the sand in the car — and balance them with the small rewards that feel sweeter after the swirl of summer: booking a facial, catching live music at the Payomet, and cooking thoughtful meals with what’s still plentiful at the farmers’ market. Fall is here, yes, but I’m not rushing it. For now, I’ll be here soaking in this quieter stretch and chasing the golden days — offering weekly classes at the Community Center and leading our Sunday class on Zoom. Check out the schedule and please join me.
Just as my teaching has its rhythm, so does the year. I’m grateful for the built-in pauses life offers — natural times to recharge — but it’s on us to use them well, to fill them with what sustains us. For me, nothing does that more than travel adventures. In early November, I’ll be leading my sold-out retreat in Argentina… and then reuniting with Paul for some long-awaited downtime together in Patagonia. I love when everything clicks, when the sequence comes together. What about you — a little rest, some travel, something new? I’m starting with Argentina, but I’d love for you to join me on what comes after: Baja this winter, and Georgia in 2026.
TruroYoga in Georgia:
A Cultural Retreat in the Heart of the Caucasus
Mountains, wine valleys, ancient monasteries, and the warmth of Georgian hospitality — eight unforgettable days of yoga, culture, and connection in a land where Europe and Asia meet.
Bliss in Baja:
Yoga on the Sea of Cortez, Mexico
Yoga, sunshine, fresh Mexican cuisine, and seven blissful days to reconnect with yourself and a fabulous community along the Sea of Cortez.
I’m leaving you with another recipe — my mother’s ratatouille — plus a playlist pulled from some of the music I played in last summer’s restorative classes on the Pamet, and a shout-out to Valerie June. We saw her last weekend with Paul, Eva, and Lulu (photo proof!) just before she set off on her world tour — if she’s not on your radar yet, she should be.
Here’s to the rhythm of the season,
Love, G
