09/22/2022
Happy first day of fall and Autumn Equinox! 🍂 I’m so excited for this season as fall really is my favorite.
Summer has been go go go. Now as fall has arrived it is a time to start slowing down and going more inward. From an Ayurvedic standpoint we are moving from Pita season which is fiery and warm, to Vata season; more cold and dry. As the environment around us changes we want to protect ourselves from the inside out. Having a seasonal routine helps you gain some equilibrium and enhance your wellbeing all year long.
If your dominant constitution is vata, like me, it is vital that we take extra steps to really care for ourselves during this season.
Some easy things to incorporate:
🍁 Start incorporating more warm drinks rather than drinking cold water. We want to warm ourselves as the weather gets colder. This is a great time to start drinking more tea! You want to make sure you are staying hydrated as the air becomes more dry.
🍁Eat more nourishing and grounding foods that are warm. Roasted vegetables with savory spices. Grains, high protein foods, and soups are great options! Also try eating more root vegetables.
🍁Focus on sweet, savory, and sour flavors rather than bitter and astringent
🍁Massage the body with warm oil
🍁Movement is key! You want to keep the body warm. Indoor exercise is recommended over outdoor activities if it is cooler where you live.
🍁Focus on grounding meditations
🍁Stay warm and avoid fans and areas that are drafty as vata is aggregated by moving air