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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.

Looking for easy Ayurvedic recipes? They now have their own dedicated page, click here to browse.

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Katja Patel 22/03/2025 Katja Patel 22/03/2025

How Each Dosha Responds to Stress and How to Find Balance

Stress isn’t one-size-fits-all. This post explores how your dosha shapes your stress pattern — and what actually helps.

Katja Patel 06/08/2023 Katja Patel 06/08/2023

4 Ways the Bhagavad Gita Teaches Us to Find Lasting Contentment

Get some tips on how to combine your busy life and peace of mind with the beautiful teaching of the Bhagavad Gita. Find 4 approaches, one might just be for you!

Katja Patel 21/05/2023 Katja Patel 21/05/2023

5 Reasons to Practise Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)

Read about how practising Nadi Shodhana and its benefits, such as calming the mind, balancing the nervous system, strengthening the heart and lungs, and inducing a restful state for a good night's sleep.

Katja Patel 05/03/2023 Katja Patel 05/03/2023

Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose) – How and Why to Practise It

Find out about the benefits and pitfalls of this pose. How to practise it and, more importantly, how to adapt it to your body’s needs.

Katja Patel 29/01/2023 Katja Patel 29/01/2023

How to Practise Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)

This calming yet energising pose stretches the hamstrings and quiets the mind. Learn how to practise Prasarita Padottanasana with awareness and ease.

Katja Patel 01/12/2022 Katja Patel 01/12/2022

The 5 Main Obstacles on the Yogic Path – and How to Overcome Them

Yoga offers more than physical flexibility—it helps us navigate the five core mental and emotional obstacles that keep us stuck. Here’s how.

Katja Patel 02/10/2022 Katja Patel 02/10/2022

Yoga in Daily Life: Lessons from Patanjali’s Second Chapter

Kriya Yoga, introduced in Chapter 2 of Patanjali’s Sutras, shows us how discipline, self-study, and surrender can transform daily life into spiritual practice.

Katja Patel 30/08/2022 Katja Patel 30/08/2022

How to Reduce Stress with the 3-Part Breath

Learn how to practise Dirga Swasam—the 3-Part Yogic Breath—and create space for calm in the middle of a busy day. A grounding breath you can use anytime, anywhere.