Rooted in the Seasons Blog
The Rooted in the Seasons Blog is your weekly dose of Ayurveda, Yoga, and seasonal wisdom to help you move from overwhelm and feeling out of rhythm into balance and confidence. Here, you’ll 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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Do you feel scattered, restless, or run down as autumn sets in?
You’re not alone. This season’s airy Vata energy can leave you ungrounded. These Ayurvedic and yogic tools will help you steady your mind, support digestion, and strengthen your immunity.
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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.
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.
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.
Autumn is Vata season — light, dry, and mobile. Eating seasonally with grounding tastes like sweet, sour, and salty supports circadian balance, calms the nervous system, and nourishes gut bacteria, helping you feel less stressed and more resilient.