The
time when one season changes into the next is the most likely time for
illness to strike. Any change aggravates Vata dosha, and Vata leads the
other doshas. For this reason, you should ease into the new season
gradually over a period of about two weeks (one week preceding the
change and one week after it). During this time a lighter diet and a
good daily routine of eating, sleeping and activity are a must. This
will allow your immune system to gradually adjust to the changed
environmental conditions.
The most ideal way to prepare for a seasonal change is by doing a week of cleansing and balancing Maharishi Ayurveda treatments. In this short time, toxins are dislodged from the bodily tissues and gently eliminated, while the entire system is being deeply balanced and nourished. You start the new season fresh and vital, with a stronger immunity and inner balance.
Since our Holiday Season falls during the delicate transition period, it is wise to take as much care as possible to not aggravate Vata or suffer the consequences of a weakened immune system.
Some tips for a healthier holiday routine include:
● Enjoy your main meal at lunchtime, ideally between 12 and 2 PM. Digestion is much stronger at that time of the day and any heavier food items will be easier to digest when consumed before 2 PM.
● Favour lighter but tasty foods at dinnertime. Hearty soups, homemade flat breads, and baked vegetable and grain casseroles are examples of healthy evening dishes.
● Have your evening meal early, ideally by 7 PM.
● Incorporate relaxing periods of time into your day to prevent Vata imbalance. Transcendental Meditation is a deeply relaxing way to restore the inner sense of peace and balance twice a day.
● Do your warm oil massage before shower every morning—even a 10-minute massage will have a beneficial, calming effect on Vata dosha. It will also give you more energy during the day.
● Take Triphala with Rose every evening before bed for gentle, regular cleansing.
Other Tips and Advice:
Ten Ways to Start Your New Year Right
Ayurveda Seasonal Advice for the Kapha Season
Steady Your Vata Dosha This Autumn
The Ayurvedic Approach to Health
Your First Visit to an Ayurvedic Physician
What Happens in a Maharishi Ayurveda consultation
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Disclaimer: The following information is presented for the sole purpose of imparting education on Ayurveda and neither the information nor the products are intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical condition, or are pregnant or nursing it may be wise to consult a health professional before making changes to your diet or routine.
