“I am the Soul in the body, the Mind in the senses, the Eagle among birds, the Lion among animals. Among all the trees, I am the sacred Bodhi tree, and of the seasons, I am Spring”. These lines are from the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna reveals himself with various attributes.
Spring is the time when the earth manifests the latent potential inside it. It is an indication of birth, beginnings, renewal, and growth. Seeds germinate, flower bud leaves unfurl, and insects buzz during spring. Therefore, adjusting our daily self-care rituals to seasonal changes is essential to help us maintain harmony with the natural world and enjoy the fruits of spring.
Ayurveda talks about maintaining a balance in our internal environment to work harmoniously with the external environment. Ayurvedic wisdom advocates living in synergy with the seasons to help support our health, balance the immune system, ensure our well-being, and maintain a healthy digestive fire.
Spring is the time when the earth and water elements are taking over. Just as each person has a predominant dosha, seasons are also governed by a particular dosha. Spring is closely linked to Kapha and is characterized by moisture, heaviness, abundance, and warmth.
Winter may be all about filling up on food, and some Kapha accumulation is inevitable by the time spring arrives. But just as the season progresses, spring melts the ice; it softens accumulated Kapha to eliminate it from the body. While it can be revitalizing, for some, it can trigger potential health challenges. Therefore, adopting a spring routine can be a beautiful way to appreciate the seasonal variations.
Every season, our body experiences changes due to climate changes, which affect our doshas. During spring, there is a high possibility of aggravation of the Kapha, and the Vata Dosha, as the water element influence them. Spring is the time that is a transition between wintry weather, which eventually gets warmer and wetter, till the time summer comes. Since there is a progression towards summer, towards the latter part, there is also a possibility of imbalanced Pitta.
So, depending on your dosha, the following things should be kept in mind during spring:
If you are a Vata dominant person, you should indulge in a soothing, calming, nourishing diet. Increasing vitiated Vata with a pungent, astringent, and bitter taste is recommended. In contrast, if there is an aggravation in Vata, it can be decreased by indulging in sweet, sour, and salty ingredients.
For those who are Pitta dominant, indulging in a diet that is moderate, heavy, and cooling is recommended; in case you have an imbalance of Pitta, indulging in a pungent, salty, and sour diet is recommended. However, if your pitta is aggravated, you can come down by indulging in something sweet, bitter, and astringent.
For Kapha dominant individuals, they must indulge in stimulating and warming foods during spring. If people are experiencing a vitiation in Kapha, they can balance it by indulging in sweet, salty, and sour ingredients, and in case they have aggravation, they should indulge in pungent, better, and astringent ingredients.
Nature moves fluidly and organically, and Ayurvedic seasonal routines are a great way to align ourselves with dynamic rhythms.
Spring is the time when our body needs rejuvenation. It is the time when we need to flush out the accumulated toxins and reignite our agni to brace the summer. However, it is also when our respiratory health can be jeopardized due to changing weather. Therefore, it is vital to experiment with some Ayurveda approved herbs, that can not only help manage flushing of toxins, but support our digestive and well as respiratory health.
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