ROOTED IN THE SEASONS BLOG
The Rooted in the Seasons Blog shares practical Ayurveda and Yoga guidance for seasonal living, digestion, stress relief, and daily rhythm.
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: Winter Ayurveda for Immunity and Digestion
Begin with these practical winter guides to strengthen Agni (digestive fire), support your immune system, and restore steadiness during the colder months.
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Vata • Digestion • Sleep • Winter immunity • Breath • Yoga Sutras • Recipes
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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
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The Gunas – Finding Inner Balance Through Yogic Wisdom
The choice is ours: to remain unaware of the gunas and continue as we always have, or to recognise their influence and respond more consciously.
When we understand how sattva, rajas, and tamas shape the mind, we regain choice — and with it, the possibility of greater steadiness and balance in daily life.
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.
How Ayurveda builds winter immunity through digestion, rhythm and seasonal nourishment.