Chakra Rituals for Autumn

Balancing the Subtle Body in the Season of Surrender

As the golden leaves begin to fall and the winds stir the world around us, there is a quiet invitation from within:

Return to your center. Reclaim your rhythm. Root into your sacred self.

In Ayurveda and yogic philosophy, the shift into fall is governed by Vata dosha—the energy of air and ether. It brings movement, change, inspiration… but also instability, anxiety, and depletion if left unchecked.

That’s why Chakra balancing in Autumn is so powerful.

Just as we tend the outer body with warm food and self-oil massage, we tend the subtle body by aligning the energetic centers that govern our emotions, intuition, and connection to the sacred.

These seven chakras—spinning wheels of light—each carry wisdom, rhythm, and a lesson for seasonal balance

Why Balance Chakras in the Fall?

Vata season can disrupt the lower chakras—particularly:

• Root (Muladhara): creating fear, instability, or insecurity

• Sacral (Svadhisthana): disrupting boundaries, sensuality, or creativity

• Solar Plexus (Manipura): causing decision fatigue, overwhelm, or burnout

Chakra Check-In: A Fall Reflection

Take a quiet moment. Sit with a journal. Breathe deeply and ask:

• Do I feel safe in my body and surroundings? (Root)

• Am I giving myself enough pleasure, play, and rest? (Sacral)

• Is my energy being used wisely and with clarity? (Solar Plexus)

These questions are the starting point. Your body knows what needs tending.

Root Chakra Ritual –

I Am Grounded

• Walk barefoot in the grass or woods

• Eat root vegetables: sweet potatoes, carrots, beets

• Rub warm sesame oil on the soles of your feet

• Chant “LAM” to stabilize energy

• Journal prompt: Where do I feel most rooted in my life?

Sacral Chakra Ritual – 

I Flow with Ease

• Dance slowly with sensual music

• Sip warm tea with cinnamon, clove, orange peel

• Create something: draw, cook, journal, sing

• Place hands on the lower belly and breathe deeply

• Journal prompt: What brings me soft, embodied joy?

Solar Plexus Chakra Ritual –

I Am Clear and Empowered

• Light a golden candle at sunrise or dusk

• Do breath of fire (if not depleted), or gentle belly breathing

• Declutter one space in your home

• Eat warming spices: ginger, turmeric, cumin

• Journal prompt: Where can I release control and trust my fire?

A Fall Chakra Flow

Try this 5-minute morning chakra touch-in:

• Sit comfortably.

• Place one hand over each chakra center, from root to crown.

• At each point, breathe in “balance,” breathe out “release.”

• Repeat a mantra or affirmation that speaks to that center.

• End with both hands on the heart: “I align with the season and with my soul.”

Let the Wind Carry What’s No Longer Needed

This season teaches us how to let go with grace—like trees releasing their leaves not in fear, but in trust.

When you align your chakras, you don’t force balance—you return to it.

Let this be the season where your energy flows freely, your spirit roots deeply, and your body becomes a sacred home once again.

Affirmation: