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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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.
Root Chakra – Everything You Need to Know to Feel Grounded
Explore the chakra system starting with the Root Chakra (Mooladhara). Learn how these ancient energy centres affect your well-being—and how balancing them brings greater awareness, stability, and inner harmony.
Get Autumn-Ready with Supportive Yoga and Ayurvedic Rituals
Discover how to thrive through autumn and winter by balancing your Vata dosha with Ayurvedic foods, herbs, and self-care practices. Stay grounded and healthy with seasonal wisdom tailored to nourish body and mind.
Agni and Ama – Fire Up Digestion and Eliminate Toxins Naturally
Discover the interplay of Agni, our digestive capacity, and our health and Ama toxins in our body.
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.
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!
Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana) – Open Your Hips & Ground Your Energy
Anjaneyasana, also known as Low Lunge or Crescent Lunge, is a powerful and transformative pose that stretches the thighs, hips, and chest. Its origins in the story of Anjaneya add a deeper layer of meaning, making it a wonderful pose for opening the body and connecting with the powerful journey of Hanuman.
The Gunas – Finding Inner Happiness Through Yogic Wisdom
The choice is ours: to remain unaware of the gunas and continue living our lives as we always have, or to embrace the power of the gunas and actively shape our well-being. The pursuit of happiness may not be an illusion after all; it may lie in our ability to understand and navigate the play of the gunas within ourselves.
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.
Utkatasana – Boost Your Focus and Stamina with Chair Pose
Utkatasana, also known as the chair pose, embodies power and resilience, challenging our physical and mental strength. Through this pose, we can tap into the stories of shouldering others' responsibilities and embracing the confidence derived from being entrusted with important tasks.
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.
Ayurveda Says Start Here: One Thing to Improve Your Health
Drinking hot/warm water can improve well-being by rehydrating and detoxifying the body, stimulating digestion, and keeping toxins at bay. Hot water can also be prepared constitution-specific for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha types, and drinking it regularly can have significant health benefits.
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.
Ayurveda Consultation – Personalised Guidance for Balance and Health
Ever wondered what an Ayurveda consultation is all about? Read what happens during the consultation and after. How Ayurveda can help you.
One Takeaway from Yoga Philosophy That Will Stay With You
Pain that has not yet come is avoidable. Read how this incredibly insightful statement of the Yoga Sutras applies to you, find easy accessible strategies on how to implement to get started.
5 Tips to Clear Spring Congestion and Boost Energy Flow
Get spring-ready. Learn what you can do to stay healthy during the spring. Turn congestion into free-flowing energy.
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.
Why seasonal Living with Ayurveda keeps You Healthy
Healthy Living with Seasonal Ayurveda! Why is that?
Learn about the core principles of Ayurveda and how they explain why it is important to adjust to the different seasons to stay healthy.
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.