Late Summer & Early Fall
Wellness Guide
Ritu Sandhi: The Gap Between Seasons
The change between seasons always leaves us guessing. One day, it's sunny and hot and the next day it's windy and stormy.
In the mountains of Park City, this transition from summer to autumn can be especially dramatic, with snow and bitter winds one day followed by a string of hot days in the 80's.
In Ayurveda, the transition between seasons is called Ritu Sandhi.
This 2-4 week shift is a time to be flexible by taking cues from nature's changes.
Ayurveda's guiding principle is to flow with the changes of the season.
In the mountains of Park City, this transition from summer to autumn can be especially dramatic, with snow and bitter winds one day followed by a string of hot days in the 80's.
In Ayurveda, the transition between seasons is called Ritu Sandhi.
This 2-4 week shift is a time to be flexible by taking cues from nature's changes.
Ayurveda's guiding principle is to flow with the changes of the season.
Make day-to-day adjustments.
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On warm and sunny days, keep calm and cool by following my Summer Wellness Guide.
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On cold, windy or stormy days, keep warm and grounded by following my Late Fall & Winter Wellness Guide.
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Begin to stabilize your routine.
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The transition between seasons is a time when your outer environment (the weather) as well as your inner environment (your digestion and constitution) fluctuate daily, and sometimes throughout a single day. With so much changing inside you and around you, it's the perfect time to begin moving into a routine (just like the routine of returning to school). It's amazing how grounding regular meal, wake and sleep times are - your body and mind will thank you! In fact, science is proving that WHEN you eat is as important as WHAT you eat (more here). BONUS: Need a little more TLC? Check out these self-care routines.
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Slowly welcome in the new season.
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Once you're feeling stable and grounded through a regular routine, begin to SLOWLY make changes to your diet and lifestyle to welcome in the new season. Let nature guide you. Enjoy the bountiful fall harvest of:
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