Keeping Balance at Bay with Ayurveda this Autumn With Spa Ayurda

In Ayurveda, autumn is seen as the season of transformation, but also of deficiency. When the weather starts to deteriorate, the body struggles to protect itself and stay balanced. According to Ayurveda, autumn is the season governed by the Vata (Air) dosha. Vata is seen as windy, cold, rough and dry, so as these qualities increase in the environment around us, they also start to increase in our internal environment. 

Under the influence of Vata you can feel light, carefree, creative, spontaneous and energetic when in balance, but Vata is easily disturbed this season and when out of balance you may begin to feel spacey, scattered, unstable, unsettled and anxious. As Vata governs the nervous system, mental afflictions are strongest now. Symptoms of a Vata imbalance manifest as anxiety, fear, insomnia, constipation, dry skin, and stiff and painful joints.

As Spa Ayurda explain, this is the time to change our diet and lifestyle to become in tune with the physical changes in the environment. Seasons change, and so should we. By connecting with the natural laws of the season, we can create a sense of balance in our mind and body. It’s also important to ensure building a strong natural immunity, nourish deficient tissues and thicken the skin to prepare and insulate for the cold winter months.

Now is the time to introduce warm, grounding, stabilising , moisturising and softening qualities into your diet and lifestyle to pacify this Vata and nourish and protect your body, and Spa Ayurda recommend eating warm, cooked foods. Since Vata is dry cold and rough, we need to consume foods with opposite qualities to create balance.

We should also practice oil massage to combat dry skin. Autumn sees the air become cool and dry, and because of this the body needs more moisture to fight dryness of the dermins and also the tissues within.

A regular routine and plenty of rest is the best way to combat Vata. Wake at the same time everyday, practice yoga and exercise at the same time and for the same duration, eat meals at the same time and go to bed at the same time. This helps to anchor you into the cycles of the day to stay focused and clear.

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