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Ayurvedic Guidance for the Kapha Season of Winter

In Ayurveda, the Winter season represents the height of Kapha dosha, characterized by cold, heavy, and stable qualities that mirror Kapha dosha: heavy, slow, cool, oily, and smooth. To maintain balance during this season, we must skillfully work with these qualities, fostering warmth and light while honoring the season's natural invitation to turn inward.

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Understanding The Vedic Sciences :: Moving Beyond Common Misconceptions

The Vedas seem to be often misunderstood as purely religious texts, but they are better understood as comprehensive records of ancient wisdom encompassing various aspects of human life, from health & wellness to astronomy & architecture. While these teachings originated in the Indian subcontinent, they represent universal principles that transcend religious boundaries.

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Ayurvedic Guidance for the Vata Season of Autumn

In Ayurveda, the Vata season of Autumn is a transitional period, marked by cooling temperatures, drying winds, and falling leaves, mirrors the qualities of Vata dosha: mobile, light, dry, rough, and erratic. To maintain balance during this season, we must attune our practices to counteract these qualities, nurturing stability, warmth, and groundedness in our mind | body | spirit.

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Seasonal Wellness :: Ayurveda & The Wheel of the Year

While Ayurveda provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the interconnectedness of mind | body | spirit, The Wheel of the Year celebrates the seasonal changes and sacred festivals that honor the cycles of life & nature. There’s a profound synergy between these two systems, connecting key health & wellness principles with the eight seasonal, spiritual times of the Sabbats to deepen one’s understanding of health, wellness, and spiritual growth.

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Ayurvedic Guidance for the Pitta Season of Summer

In Ayurveda, Summer represents the height of Pitta season, characterized by heat, intensity, and transformation. This season mirrors the qualities of Pitta dosha: hot, sharp, light, and intense. To maintain balance during this season, we must skillfully work with these fiery qualities, cultivating coolness and ease while channeling the season's abundant energy.

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Ayurvedic Guidance for the Transitional Season of Spring

In Ayurveda, Spring represents a crucial transitional period from Kapha to Pitta season, marked by melting snow, increasing warmth, and nature's awakening. This season carries both the lingering heaviness of Winter's Kapha and the emerging warmth of Pitta. To maintain balance during this season, we must focus on gently awakening the body while clearing any accumulated Kapha from Winter.

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