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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Ayurvedic Spring Spices: Boost Energy and Balance Digestion
Discover the rejuvenating power of spring spices to elevate your meals and energize your body. Embrace the warmth of black pepper, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and dill to combat springtime sluggishness and welcome vitality.
Kapha Dosha Explained: Ayurveda’s Guide to Balance and Health
Explore Kapha dosha and unlock the secrets of Ayurvedic balance that could transform your well-being. Discover how the ancient wisdom of earth and water elements within you holds the key to vibrant health and stability.
Boost Digestion with Yoga: Best Poses for Gut Health
Use Yoga to improve your digestive health, utilise specific postures that support and strengthen the digestive system. This holistic approach not only alleviates discomfort but also promotes a balanced and efficient digestion.
Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse: Detox and Renew for the Season
Enjoy the rejuvenating power of a spring cleanse to shed winter's weight and refresh your spirit. Discover how this ancient tradition can transform your well-being and usher in a vibrant season of renewal.
Constipation Relief: Ayurvedic Remedies for Healthy Digestion
Discover the Ayurvedic secrets to combatting constipation and revitalizing your digestive health. Learn how simple changes in diet, lifestyle, and yoga can transform your well-being.
Improve Emotional Health with Yoga: 5 Stress-Relief Tips
Yoga offers us a space within, where we can navigate our emotions with grace and balance. It's about finding peace in the midst of life's fluctuations, one breath at a time.
How to Practice Marichyasana: Pose Tips and Deeper Meaning
Step onto your mat and into a story as ancient as creation itself with Marichyasana, where each twist and fold invites you to explore the delicate balance of light and shadow within. Unravel the tale of Marichi, a sage born from the mind of Brahma, and discover how this profound asana can illuminate your practice and your path to inner wisdom.
Seasonal Living for Stress Relief: Ayurveda’s Approach
Ayurveda's seasonal wisdom offers a natural pathway to balance and well-being, with nature's bounty providing exactly what our bodies need to thrive in each season. This harmonious approach simplifies daily choices, significantly reducing stress and enhancing vitality.
Artha, Kama, Dharma, Moksha: 4 Keys to a Balanced Life
What truly matters in life? The ancient concept of the Purusharthas offers a practical guide to living with purpose, prosperity, pleasure, and freedom—with Ayurveda as your compass.
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.
Overeaten During the Holidays? Try These Ayurvedic Tips
Discover how to bounce back after holiday indulgences with Ayurveda's wisdom on eating habits and digestion. Learn simple, effective tips to reset your body's natural balance and improve your overall health.
Reflect and Reset: A Yogic Ritual to Start the New Year
How to set meaningful New Year's resolutions, focusing on true desires aligned with your highest truth rather than fleeting wants. Learning to craft and integrate these intentions into daily practice leads to profound personal growth and fulfilment.
The Anahata Chakra: Healing the Heart with Yoga and Breath
Explore the secrets of the Anahata Chakra, the heart of your spiritual journey, in our latest blog post. Dive deep into the world of yoga and discover how opening your heart chakra can transform your practice and enrich your life.
Ayurvedic Morning Routine: Start Your Day with Calm and Ease
Embrace each morning with Ayurvedic wisdom for a strong and calm start to your day. Simple routines like Surya Namaskar and mindful eating at regular times can transform overwhelming mornings into moments of serene clarity.
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.
Manipura Chakra: Ignite Inner Fire and Personal Power
Join the transformative journey with the Manipura Chakra, the radiant centre of energy at your solar plexus. Discover how this powerful chakra, symbolizing fire, influences your path to personal growth and spiritual awakening
5 Ayurveda Tips to Fight Coughs, Colds and Boost Immunity
Feeling under the weather with the seasonal sniffles? Discover how your kitchen cupboard holds the secret spices not just to spice up your meals but also to kick that cold to the curb, Ayurveda-style!
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!
Swadhisthana Chakra: Emotions, Creativity and Deep Healing
Discover the fascinating world of the swadhisthana chakra, where emotions, relationships, and adaptability converge like flowing waters. Dive into its symbolism and uncover the keys to nurturing self-worth and healthy connections. Read on to explore the lotus that blooms from these mysterious, silvery waters.
The 7 Dhatus in Ayurveda: Know Your Body’s Building Blocks
Embark on a journey through Ayurveda and explore the dhatus, essential tissue layers that play a pivotal role in maintaining our health and vitality. From rasa, the blood plasma, to shukra, the reproductive tissue, understanding and nurturing each dhatu with specific foods, activities, and herbs can pave the way toward comprehensive well-being and robust immunity, grounding us in a holistic approach to our physical existence.