ROOTED IN THE SEASONS BLOG
The Rooted in the Seasons Blog is a space I’ve created to share practical Yoga and Ayurveda for real life.
It’s a place to come back to — to recognise when something feels slightly out of rhythm,
and learn how to return to a steadier way of living.
Here you’ll find guidance on seasonal living, digestion, stress relief, and daily rhythm,
along with simple ways to work with your body rather than against it.
Learn which foods and spices support each season, how to strengthen Agni (digestive fire), how breath influences the nervous system, and how to adapt your yoga practice throughout the year.
Looking for easy Ayurvedic recipes? They now have their own dedicated page. Browse Ayurvedic Recipes.
Start Here: Restore Your Rhythm with Yoga and Ayurveda
Begin with these practical guides to understand your stress patterns, calm the nervous system, and rebuild the daily rhythm that helps the body settle and recover.
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Popular topics:
Vata • Digestion • Sleep • Winter immunity • Breath • Yoga Sutras • Recipes
Not sure where to begin?
If you're new here, start with:
Digestive health → Start here: Understanding Agni (digestive fire)
Stress & sleep → Start here: Restoring Rhythm for a Better Sleep
Seasonal living → Start here: A Winter Breath Guide for the Nervous System
Yoga philosophy → Start here: Self-Doubt and the Mind
Or browse below and follow what feels most relevant right now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Universe Within: Yoga Sutras and the Journey to Samadhi
Discover how the Yoga Sutras guide us from distraction to deep focus. Learn how Samyama and the inner journey reveal a universe within your own mind.
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.
Why Yama and Niyama Still Matter in Modern Yoga
Yama and Niyama are more than old concepts—they’re timeless tools for living with awareness and integrity. Discover why they still matter today.
How to Practise Parsva Konasana (Side Angle Pose)
Learn how to practise Side Angle Pose with confidence. This detailed guide to Parsva Konasana will help you build strength and improve alignment.
Why You Should Practise Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
Why is Trikonasana such a key pose in yoga? Discover its physical and energetic benefits and learn why Triangle Pose supports strength and stability.
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.
Start Here: Spring Ayurveda for Lightness and Energy
Begin with these practical spring guides to reduce Kapha, support digestion, and help the body release winter heaviness as the season shifts.
Struggling to switch off, even when the day is done? In this post, we explore five Ayurvedic shifts that can help your body gently unwind, from nervous system cues to food, daily routine, and evening rituals.