Why You Might Need an Ayurvedic Autumn Cleanse
🎙️ Show Notes
Keywords
Ayurveda, autumn cleanse, seasonal health, digestion, wellness, Vata imbalance, cleansing rituals, holistic health, women’s health, natural remedies
✨ Summary
In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores why an Ayurvedic autumn cleanse can make such a difference as the seasons change. You’ll learn why autumn often feels unsettling, the signs of Vata imbalance (think dry skin, restless sleep, and scattered energy), and how a cleanse helps you feel grounded and nourished.
Katja also shares simple daily practices and seasonal foods to reset digestion, explains how autumn cleansing differs from spring, and answers common questions — including the one everyone asks: “Can I eat meat during the cleanse?”
Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or looking for a seasonal reset, this episode offers practical tools to help you step into autumn with more calm, clarity, and resilience.
🌿 Takeaways
Autumn’s cool, dry energy can stir up discomforts like dry skin, bloating, and restless sleep.
An Ayurvedic autumn cleanse clears residual summer heat and supports digestion.
Autumn cleansing is nourishing (not reducing) — unlike spring cleansing.
Grounding foods such as kitchari, root vegetables, and leafy greens are key.
Vata imbalance is behind many autumn discomforts.
Simple practices — oil massage, warm drinks, gentle yoga — ease the transition.
A 7-day cleanse creates real shifts, while a short reset offers only light relief.
Cleansing is about nourishment, not deprivation.
Preparing now builds resilience for the winter months.
A guided cleanse offers support, structure, and accountability.
🔊 Sound bites
“A seven-day cleanse creates real shifts.”
“Cleansing is not about deprivation.”
“Wouldn’t it be wonderful to head into winter with steadiness?”
“Stay rooted in the seasons.”
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Welcome + Why autumn cleansing matters
01:00 The discomforts of autumn (Vata imbalance)
03:00 Spring vs autumn cleanse: what’s different
05:30 Fire + wind: how summer heat and autumn winds stir each other up
08:00 Practical first steps to balance digestion
10:30 What happens in a 7-day autumn cleanse
13:00 Common cleansing questions answered
15:00 Final thoughts + invitation to join the cleanse
References:
Agni and Ama – Fire Up Digestion and Eliminate Toxins Naturally
How to Nurture Your Senses with Ayurveda and Yoga
7-Day Ayurvedic Autumn Cleanse
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