Movement for Fall: Yoga & Exercise to Balance Vata

Movement for Fall: Yoga & Exercise to Balance Vata

As autumn arrives, nature shifts into a season of wind, dryness, and change. Ayurveda calls this Vata season—a time when our bodies and minds can feel light, erratic, and ungrounded. While movement is always important for health, the way we move in fall can either bring balance or deepen imbalance.

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Understanding Vata in Fall: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit
Ayurveda & Holistic Health Lisa M Gunshore Ayurveda & Holistic Health Lisa M Gunshore

Understanding Vata in Fall: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit

As autumn descends in the Northern Hemisphere, nature begins its graceful shift. The air turns crisp, the leaves fall in fiery hues, and the rhythm of the season becomes lighter, drier, and cooler. In Ayurveda, these qualities reflect the Vata dosha—comprised of air (vayu) and ether (akasha).

Vata governs movement: the flow of breath, circulation, elimination, and even the movement of thoughts across the mind. When in balance, it is the force of creativity, adaptability, and inspiration. When out of balance, it becomes the root cause of instability—manifesting as anxiety, dryness, exhaustion, and weakened immunity.

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Ayurveda Summer Diet & Lifestyle Guide | Balance Pitta & Raise Your Vibration
Ayurveda & Holistic Health Lisa M Gunshore Ayurveda & Holistic Health Lisa M Gunshore

Ayurveda Summer Diet & Lifestyle Guide | Balance Pitta & Raise Your Vibration

As the summer sun reaches its peak in the Northern Hemisphere, the fiery Pitta dosha also intensifies. In Ayurveda, Pitta governs fire and water—qualities of heat, intensity, transformation, and drive. While Pitta keeps us sharp, focused, and passionate, too much fire can lead to inflammation, irritability, overheating, and burnout.

The key to staying healthy in summer is balance: cooling the body, calming the mind, and grounding the spirit. This intuitive summer diet and lifestyle guide will help you align with the season, nourish your body, and raise your vibration.

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Abhyanga: The Ayurvedic Practice of Self-Massage with Oil
Ayurveda & Holistic Health Lisa M Gunshore Ayurveda & Holistic Health Lisa M Gunshore

Abhyanga: The Ayurvedic Practice of Self-Massage with Oil

In Ayurveda, self-massage with oil is called Abhyanga, a practice that nourishes the body, calms the mind, and cultivates self-love. In Sanskrit, the word Sneha means both “oil” and “love.” When you anoint yourself with warm oil, you are not only moisturizing your skin — you are offering love and care to your entire being.

This simple yet profound daily ritual helps restore balance to the doshas, especially Vata and Pitta, making it ideal during seasons of stress, dryness, or heightened heat.

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