Happy Fall Y'all!

The season has shifted and we are in the full swing of fall. The nights are cooling off, kids are back in school, and you need to dress in layers.

If you're not from an area that experiences 4 seasons, you might not know what I'm talking about with the layers thing. Here in northern Illinois fall can mean starting the day with a rain coat, sweating your way through the afteroon when you should be wearing a tank top and shorts, and ending the day wrapped in a blanket. As soon as the sun sets, it gets chilly!!

October has always been one of my favorite months because of the chilly mornings/evenings with the warm afternoons still lingering. Neverthe less, I am ready to put away salad fixings and turn on my oven for roasted veggies and baked goodies.

There are lots of new events, classes, and workshops planned this month, so be sure to read to the end to find out!

Weekly Yoga

Join me on the mat this month to ground your energy and reconnect:

• Weekly Hatha Yoga at Trillium: Focus on posture, alignment, and mindful movement rooted in traditional practices. Visit https://www.trilliumyogastudio.com/ to save your spot

  • Monday nights at 5:30pm in Grayslake

  • Wednesday mid-morning at 11am in Antioch

  • Saturday October 10: 8am and 9:30am in Antioch

Upcoming Programs & Events

We have some exciting local offerings and interactive workshops coming up this fall:

• Nourish & Flourish January 2027 Cohort: You want to lose those last 10 pounds AND keep it off, BUT...

  • You feel guily for enjoying sweets or other "junk food"

  • You keep hearing conflicting advide

  • Youre exhausted from years of dieting only to gain the weight back

  • What if you could lose the weight without giving up the foods you love and without becoming a short order vook for your family?

  • Download my FREE GUIDE and get started today!

  • Or, if you're ready to dive in now and secure your spot for Nourish & Flourish, sign up here and use the discount code HOLIDAY26 to save $170

• Library Workshops & Community Talks: 

  • Trillium Yoga Studio:

    • Grounding into Autumn: Mindful Nourishment for Seasonal Transition

      • October 10 at 11am in Antioch

      • Take your yoga practice off the mat and into your kitchen! We'll discuss an introduction to Mindful Eating and learn about seasonal foods that help your digestion feel its best!

Latest YouTube Videos

I’ve recently uploaded new content to help support your mind-body connection and mindful living. Be sure to check out the channel for:

• 20 Minute Gentle Yoga: https://youtu.be/p8z958Hi_jM?si=PqvQycV69iJa_QEQ

• A non-diet approach to cholesterol management: https://youtu.be/7YEya55u1Jk?si=M6QuT5X1VUMLnkQv

• Explore all the videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@KathyBrownWellness

A Note for the Season

As we ground ourselves in this season, remember to honor where your body is today. Small, consistent daily practices of mindfulness and whole-food nourishment go a long way in supporting your energy and well-being.

Just like the trees release their leaves in the fall, what are you releasing that no longer serves you? Rigid diet rules? Guild over dessert? Reply to this email and let me know—I’d love to hear from you! (and I respond to every note!)

With warmth and gratitude,

Kathy