Autumn is a season of change. The days are getting shorter, The temperature is dropping and nature is preparing for rest.
Vata, The dosha that possesses the characteristics of air and ether, may get the upper hand at this time of year. This causes drought, coldness, a restless mind and reduced resistance.
By following the right Ayurvedic routine, you can prepare your body and mind to face autumn and the challenges of this season. Below are some lifestyle rules that will help you to keep yourself in balance as much as possible:
- Be Aware of Your Movement. Emphasize Soothing and Grounding Exercises. Yoga (restorative/yin/hatha), Walks in nature, Breathing with an emphasis on stability can contribute to awareness of it.
- (Self) massage. A daily self-massage with warming oils such as sesame oil or almond oil is a great way to nourish your skin and ground your body. It reduces stress and calms the nervous system. Massage the oil well so that it can be absorbed by the skin. Only then take a shower. Alternatively, you can of course also pamper yourself by undergoing an Ayurvedic treatment! We offer in our institute a wide range of Ayurvedic massages with herbal oils that vata will calm down immediately.
- Go for warm, Nourishing food. This is hot, nutritious and grounding food. Start the day with a glass of boiled water with a slice of lemon and ginger; It helps to detoxify and improve bowel movements. Cooked meals such as soups, Stews and dishes with ghee or olive oil. Opt for seasonal vegetables such as pumpkin, carrots or sweet potato. Or lentils. Warming spices include cinnamon, Turmeric, cumin and ginger. They are also perfect for optimally supporting your digestion.
- Maintain set times for sleep and meals. Try to go to bed around the same time as much as possible (it is recommended around 22.00 hours) and fixed times for your meals (after 19.00 hours no longer eating). This ensures peace and regularity, Essential in a season of change.
- Mild detox. Detoxify and let your body reset. This doesn't have to be a strict cleansing: you can opt for easily digestible meals (e.g. with kitchari, the traditional cleansing meal of rice and mung beans), drinking hot water regularly and limiting caffeine and sugars.
- Natural Herbs & Supplements. Nowadays, many herbs are widely offered as dietary supplements on the internet. Always handle Ayurvedic herbs with care; Traditionally, they were only provided by the doctors and practitioners who knew the dravyaguna (herbalism). For sound advice, always go to a professional who specializes in Ayurvedic herbs.
