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    Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that views the universe as composed of five elements - ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements combine to form three doshas or vital energies - vata, pitta, and kapha. The document discusses how the seasonal shift from fall to winter correlates with a shift from vata to kapha dosha. It provides Ayurvedic lifestyle recommendations for balancing winter, such as staying warm, reducing raw foods, practicing yoga, and using essential oils. The document encourages self-reflection on creating balance according to Ayurvedic principles of opposing forces.

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    Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that views the universe as composed of five elements - ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements combine to form three doshas or vital energies - vata, pitta, and kapha. The document discusses how the seasonal shift from fall to winter correlates with a shift from vata to kapha dosha. It provides Ayurvedic lifestyle recommendations for balancing winter, such as staying warm, reducing raw foods, practicing yoga, and using essential oils. The document encourages self-reflection on creating balance according to Ayurvedic principles of opposing forces.

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    Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of medicine that views the universe as composed of five elements - ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements combine to form three doshas or vital energies - vata, pitta, and kapha. The document discusses how the seasonal shift from fall to winter correlates with a shift from vata to kapha dosha. It provides Ayurvedic lifestyle recommendations for balancing winter, such as staying warm, reducing raw foods, practicing yoga, and using essential oils. The document encourages self-reflection on creating balance according to Ayurvedic principles of opposing forces.

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    Ayurveda + Winter

    Ayurveda is an ancient system of health that takes into account your unique body, mind
    and circumstances.

    Ayur: Life Veda: Knowledge or Wisdom

    Ayurveda describes the universe and everything in it as being made up five elements.
    We are part of nature so we are made up these elements.

    Ether (Space) * Air * Fire * Water * Earth


    The five elements form together in three vital energies.

    Vata: Ether + Air


    Pitta: Fire + Water
    Kapha: Water + Earth

    Vata Pitta Kapha

    The energy of action, The energy of The energy of


    transportation, movement transformation, construction, lubrication,
    conversion, digestion nourishment

    Qualities: Qualities: Qualities:


    Dry, light, cold, mobile, Oily, sharp, hot, light, Moist, heavy, cold, dull,
    subtle, rough liquid, acidic soft, static

    Disclaimer: The information presented here is meant to spark your creativity and interest in your own well being. It is not meant to
    diagnose, treat or provide health advice. Anything you read here should not substitute for advice from a medical doctor. Carry on!
    The Seasonal Shift

    The seasons also have certain energies about them.

    Late Spring/Summer: Pitta


    Autumn/Early Winter: Vata
    Late Winter/Early Spring: Kapha
    *Exact dates vary due to climate and location. It is a gradual move into each
    season/dosha. Winter is the transition from vata into kapha. Dry and windy becomes
    frozen, wet or slush.

    1:
    eda 10
    rv
    Ayu
    Like attracts like. Opposites create balance

    Using Ayurvedic Principles to Balance Winter


    Create routines and regular meal times. Wake up with the sun to maximize
    sunlight.
    Drink warm water upon waking up. Limit caffeine.
    Practice abhyanga (self-massage) with organic oil before or after showering.
    Set a bedtime and turn off electronics an hour before.
    Avoid cold foods (anything straight out of the fridge) and reduce consumption of
    raw foods.
    In December: Practice restorative or yin yoga. Focus on grounding during standing
    poses in your vinyasa practice.
    In Kapha season: Practice more vigorously. Include backbends to help clear out
    mucus and congestion.
    Stay warm but go outside. Move your body everyday.
    Cover your head and extremities.
    Use essentials oils as aromatherapy. Vata: lavender, clary sage, geranium; Kapha:
    eucalyptus, bergamot, clove; Pitta: lavender, jasmine, sandalwood

    SIMPLE AYURVEDA
    Self Reflection
    Like attracts like.
    Opposites create balance.
    Fall
    How did you naturally find yourself creating balance?

    Where did you create or generate unnecessary movement?

    What are some ways you will create warmth or stillness in the next month?

    Winter

    What does spending time outside in winter look like for you?

    What lifestyle practices would you consider trying?

    How will you continue to grow?

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