I have noticed in the last couple of weeks, as the weather has turned colder and my anxiety has gone up, that my digestive system has been a little out of whack. At first I thought it was just a period of “bad eating” around Thanksgiving that was causing this out of balance, but then I realized that it’s probably my general diet that is not in line with the season! If you also struggle with anxiety and are feeling “off” as we approach the holidays, then this blog is for you. Today I’m going to share the importance of applying ayurvedic principles to your diet to help reduce your anxiety and ease your digestive system

As the heat and humidity of summer comes to an end, the days become darker and the air becomes more crisp and cold as the season shifts into fall and then ultimately into winter. Warm sweaters, boots, scarfs and hats make their return from the back of our closets as we crave warm comforting foods and desserts. (YES!)  Winter can also be a wonderful time for self-reflection as we prepare for the new beginnings of spring.  The only problem is that this time of year also means excess cold, feeling overwhelmed and dealing with restless, anxious emotions.  And if you already struggle with anxiety, winter can be an extremely difficult time of year for you.  Thankfully, like with the other seasons, there is something you can do to feel more calm and grounded during the dark days of winter. Here’s how to better manage your health and anxiety during the fall and winter seasons with clarity and ease by applying ayurvedic principles to your daily life. 

The season of fall is a time of abundance, prosperity and maturity. As the heat and humidity of summer starts to subside, the days become shorter and the air becomes more crisp. We crave warming and comforting foods such as stews, soups and crock pot meals. We turn our ovens back on and start to bake more. Pie anyone? There is truly something magical about taking in the colors of the leaves and the smell of autumn while feeling the chill in the air. It is that time of the year when we start to accept change as we prepare for the bitter cold of winter.

The only problem is that autumn (and ultimately winter) can also mean being too cold, experiencing dry skin or feeling restless or anxious. Thankfully, like with the other seasons, there is something we can do to find more balance and grounded-ness in our lives. Here’s how to adjust your yoga practice during autumn with clarity and ease by applying ayurvedic principles to your regular practice.

Ah … Summer. The days are long and the living is easy! Summer is a time for growth, for trying new things and for self-development. The only problem is that summer can also mean sunburns, physically overheating, and more frequent feelings of anger and frustration. If you hate the heat (like I do!), summer may not be the most ideal time of year for you to practice yoga. But the good news is that you can adjust your practice to manage it! Ayurveda, considered the sister science to yoga, helps explain why you might feel discomfort in summer and what you can do to clear away any feelings of aggravation. Here’s how to adjust your yoga practice during summer with clarity and ease by applying Ayurvedic principles to your regular practice.

Ah … Summer.  The days are long and the living is easy!  For kiddos, it’s a time when school ends, alarm clocks turn off and a sense of freedom is in the air.  Summer is a time for growth, for trying new things and for self-development.  And, summer can also mean sunburns, physically overheating, and more frequent feelings of anger and frustration when we find ourselves out of balance.  If you hate the heat (like I do!), summer may not be the most relaxing time of year for you.  But the good news is that you can do something to manage it!  Here’s how to better manage your health during the heat of summer with clarity and ease by applying Ayurvedic principles to your daily life.  

Spring is a time for new beginnings, growth, love and hope. Can you feel a sense of joy and inspiration in the air as the earth wakes up from the cold and darkness of winter? It can be invigorating! Unless it’s not. Spring can also mean allergies, water retention, bloat and generally feeling lethargic most of the time. Here’s how to better manage your health during the drudges of spring with clarity and ease by applying Ayurvedic principles to your daily life.