written by Christy Rippel Create spaces and rituals of renewal using your five senses. It was a head-spinning spring, an anxietyinducing fall, and we are on the cusp of what may be a challenging winter. It's more important than ever to practice self-care that will bolster immunity and mental health, and your home and your daily practices can aid you in those goals. " The senses of smell, touch, hear, see and taste are what can ground us and connect us with our bodies, " says Cathy Cannon, a Roanoke yoga and meditation instructor. " There is so much chaos and uncertainty these days ... it is powerful to know what you can truly rely on. It is not always anything or anyone outside of you. Look within. " Read on for practical advice on how to tap into your senses in many areas of your home and throughout your day, and consider some new routines and rituals that will sustain you in the months ahead. TheRoanoker.com JAN/FEB 2021 53http://www.TheRoanoker.com