The Hermit – The Lantern of Inner Light
Numbered IX, The Hermit is the wise seeker, the sage, the mystic, and the way-shower. He appears as a solitary figure holding a lantern in the dark, standing atop a mountain of wisdom gained through inner exploration. His presence in a reading often signals the call to turn inward, to retreat, and to listen to the still small voice within. But it also represents the culmination of a cycle of growth—a pause before the next initiation.
Golden Turmeric Buckwheat Porridge for Metabolism & Inflammation
Start your morning with a warm, nourishing bowl of buckwheat porridge infused with golden turmeric milk and topped with antioxidant-rich blackberries. This Ayurvedic-inspired breakfast is designed to support metabolism, reduce inflammation, and stabilize blood sugar — making it especially beneficial for perimenopause, hormone health, and overall wellness.
Unlike many quick breakfasts that spike blood sugar and leave you crashing, this porridge provides steady energy, sustained focus, and long-lasting nourishment.
Winter Turmeric Buttered Coffee (Ayurvedic Bulletproof Coffee with Pumpkin)
On frosty mornings, there’s nothing more comforting than wrapping your hands around a warm mug of coffee. This Winter Turmeric Buttered Coffee takes the popular bulletproof coffee concept and gives it an Ayurvedic twist, blending the grounding richness of pumpkin with the warming spice of turmeric.
Buttered coffee—blended with healthy fats like MCT oil and grass-fed butter—is known for providing sustained energy, appetite balance, and sharper focus. In Ayurveda, adding pumpkin and warming spices makes this drink even more seasonal and supportive, helping balance Vata’s dryness and Kapha’s sluggishness during the colder months.
Roasting Root Vegetables the Ayurvedic Way
Root vegetables are some of the most grounding, nourishing foods you can eat—especially in the fall and winter. According to Ayurveda, fall is dominated by Vata dosha (dry, cold, and erratic). The sweet, heavy, and stabilizing qualities of root vegetables help pacify Vata and bring warmth and stability to body and mind.
Roasting root vegetables is not only delicious—it also enhances their natural sweetness, makes them easier to digest, and aligns perfectly with Ayurvedic principles of seasonal eating.
Ayurveda Winter Wellness: Balancing Kapha & Vata for Seasonal Health
The first snow of winter carries a magic of its own—the crisp air, the scent of earth beneath fresh powder, and the quiet stillness that signals a new beginning. Just as the seasons shift, so too do the rhythms of our bodies.
In Ayurveda, winter is primarily considered Kapha season, with its cold weather, increased moisture, and hibernation-like energy. But in places like Colorado—where winters are also dry and brittle—Vata qualities are just as present. The stillness and isolation of winter can aggravate both Kapha and Vata, making it important to follow a supportive seasonal routine.