The Complete Ayurvedic Autumn Cleanse Guide

Seasonal Living & Self-CareAyurveda for Daily Life
Written By Katja Patel

🎙️Show Notes

Keywords:

Ayurvedic autumn cleanse, seasonal Ayurveda, Ayurvedic cleanse, autumn cleanse, wellness, self-care, daily rituals, digestion, health tips, mindfulness, seasonal rhythms, holistic health

Summary

In this episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel shares the step-by-step of an Ayurvedic autumn cleanse. You’ll hear why even three days can refresh digestion and energy, but why seven days create deeper shifts. Katja walks through her own cleanse routine — from morning oil rituals and gentle yoga to meals of kitchadi and hot water — and answers common questions about coffee, meat, ghee, and how to make cleansing realistic in a busy life. She also explains why choosing a stress-free week makes all the difference.

Takeaways:

Even three days make a difference — but seven days create deeper shifts.

  • Gentle daily rituals like yoga, meditation, and journaling support mind and body.

  • Hot water is your number one cleanse tool.

  • Reduce coffee and tea before the cleanse to avoid withdrawal.

  • Vegetarian meals give digestion a real rest.

  • Ghee is central in Ayurveda — with vegan alternatives like coconut or olive oil.

  • Prep makes cleansing simple: shop, soak, chop, and cook once for the day.

  • Stress cancels cleansing — choose a quiet week.

  • Listen to your body and adapt with compassion.

Sound Bites

  • "Here's what a cleanse day looks for me."

  • "Cleansing isn't about perfection."

  • "Just you and the cleanse - that's all."

Chapters:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Ayurvedic Autumn Cleansing

  • 01:52 Why 3 vs 7 Days Makes a Difference

  • 03:22 A Day in the Life of an Ayurvedic Cleanse

  • 06:18 Common Ayurveda Questions About Cleansing

  • 12:00 Final Thoughts: Cleansing and Stress

Resources

💡 Want to explore more Ayurvedic tips, recipes, and practices for autumn? Here are some extra resources you might enjoy:

Kitchadi Recipe for all Seasons

How to Make Ghee and why it is beneficial

Why you might need an Autumn Cleanse

Ayurveda for Autumn: Balance Vata & Ease Stress

Restorative Yoga Mini Series | 3 Poses for Deep Rest

6 Ayurveda Tips to Stay Centred in the Autumn Shift

Discover How Seasonal Eating Reduces Stress Naturally

3 Restorative Yoga Poses for Deep Rest This Autumn

5 Herbs to Keep the Mind Calm in the Winter Vata Time

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Katja Patel

Katja Patel is a yoga teacher, teacher mentor, and Ayurveda consultant with over 25 years of experience helping women come back into rhythm — in their bodies, their days, and their lives.

Her work focuses on restoring steadiness through daily rhythms that support digestion, sleep, energy, and the nervous system — rather than chasing quick fixes or wellness trends.

After navigating scoliosis and chronic pain herself, Katja understands what it means to live in a body that feels out of sync — and how yoga and Ayurveda, when taught simply and applied wisely, can rebuild resilience, confidence, and trust in the body again.

Through her courses, workshops, and writing, she helps women stop trying to “do everything right” and instead learn how to listen, adjust, and return the rhythms their body has been asking for all along.

You can begin with her free guide, 5 Ayurvedic Shifts from Scattered to Steady, or explore her signature workshop Stress Less, Live More, where she teaches the rhythm-based approach to restoring sleep, digestion, and nervous system balance.

https://www.zestforyoga.com/
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