Rooted in the Seasons Blog
(formerly The Seasonal Living Blog)
Soon to be joined by the Rooted in the Seasons Podcast — your weekly dose of Ayurveda, Yoga, and seasonal wisdom for a calmer, clearer life.
This blog shares simple, practical insights on living seasonally with Yoga and Ayurveda. Discover which foods and spices to favour each season, how to adapt your yoga practice throughout the year, and gentle ways to reduce stress by tuning into nature’s cycles.
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Why Consistency in Yoga Practice Matters for Growth
Staying consistent with your yoga practice can feel challenging—especially in winter. But what if just five minutes a day could transform your strength, energy, and mental clarity? In this post, we explore why consistency in yoga matters, how it supports both mind and body, and simple ways to make it a habit that sticks.
Late Winter Gut Health: How to Fire Up Your Digestion
Feeling sluggish in late winter? Learn how to boost digestion naturally with Ayurvedic foods, spices, movement, and self-care rituals for a lighter, healthier gut.
Beat Winter Fatigue with Ayurvedic Morning Routines
Discover how Ayurvedic morning routines can help you combat winter fatigue and energise your day. Simple practices like tongue scraping and yoga stretches bring structure, vitality, and calm to your day.
Master Shoulder Stand: Sarvangasana for Inner Calm
Discover how Shoulder Stand can help you reflect, build strength, create balance and focus this autumn. Find a step-by-step guidance, tips for safe practice, and the many benefits of this calming inversion.
3 Restorative Yoga Poses for Deep Rest This Autumn
Feeling the urge to slow down as the days grow shorter? Try these 3 restorative yoga poses, designed to help you relax deeply and recharge your energy—no fancy equipment needed!
Use Your Breath to Keep Your Nerves Calm
Your breath is your most powerful tool to fight stress. Discover why and learn two super effective breathing techniques to keep you calm and grounded.
Ayurveda for Autumn: Balance Vata and Ease Stress
Feeling overwhelmed this autumn? Discover how Ayurveda’s Vata-balancing tips can help you stay grounded and stress-free with simple lifestyle changes.
100 Blog Posts on Seasonal Living: My Reflections
Reaching 100 blog posts is more than just a number—it’s a reflection of the journey, the seasons, and the wisdom shared along the way. In this special post, I take a look back at how The Seasonal Living Blog has evolved, the lessons I’ve learned, and the connection I’ve built with you, my readers. Join me as I reflect on this milestone and what’s next for our journey together!
Spring Yoga Guide: How to Adapt Your Practice
A warm and energetic yoga practice can help balance the Kapha dosha, promoting vitality and lightness. Embrace challenging poses and mindful breathing to invigorate your body and mind.
Boat Pose Made Easy: Tips for Strength and Balance
Discover how to master and modify the Boat Pose (Navasana) for better balance and effectiveness in your yoga practice. Explore various modifications to make this challenging pose more accessible, while also delving into its significant benefits for strengthening core, back, and leg muscles.
Pranayama for Spring: The Best Techniques to Use
Explore 3 breathing techniques which help you balance the spring qualities to keep you light, energised and healthy.
Winter Yoga for Circulation, Energy and Inner Warmth
Embrace the chill of winter with a warming yoga practice tailored for the season, focusing on gentle movements and restorative poses to soothe and rejuvenate the body amidst the cold. This mindful approach aligns with nature's rhythms, offering warmth, relaxation, and balance during the coldest months.
Janu Sirsasana Pose Guide: Benefits, Alignment and Tips
Join me in uncovering the subtleties of Janu Sirsasana, where I break down the technique, share adaptations for different skill levels, and reveal the transformative health benefits as detailed in 'Yoga Makaranda' and by B.K.S. Iyengar. Embrace this journey with Janu Sirsasana, where each practice brings you closer to balance, health, and inner peace.
Purvottanasana: Balance Effort and Ease in Upward Plank
Discover the transformative power of Purvottanasana (Upward Plank) as it challenges and harmonises the dance between effort and ease. Dive into this insightful journey to find balance and peace, both on the mat and in life!
Paschimottanasana - Calm your Mind with this Seated Forward Bend
Discover the calm and benefits embedded in the practice of Paschimottanasana, a transformative seated forward bend. Which not only calms the mind and helps focus but serves as a gateway to developing patience, resilience, and acceptance.
How Bridge Pose Strengthens and Opens Your Shoulders
Unlock the secrets of the Bridge pose, a transformative yoga asana that strengthens your entire body and bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual realms. Dive deep into its myriad benefits and variations that promise improved posture, breathing, and overall well-being.
Stay Cool This Summer with Ayurveda and Yoga Practices
Beat the summer heat and stay cool with Ayurveda and Yoga. Embrace Pitta-balancing foods, herbs, self-care practices, and a mindful daily rhythm to enjoy a harmonious and refreshing summer season.
Half Lotus Forward Bend: Tips and Benefits (Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana)
Get to know Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend or Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana with its amazing benefits for our digestion and how to make it more accessible. If you like a challenge, this might be for you.
Mastering Hand-to-Toe Pose – A Journey of Balance and Focus
Join the journey toward strength and balance. Read about how to practise Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana and its benefits.
3 Simple Breathing Practices for an Energising Spring
Learn about 3 breathing techniques which help you balance the spring qualities to keep you light and energised.