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123: Autumn, Ayurveda & Finding Balance in this Season + A Guided Meditation
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As autumn creeps in, nature begins its shift — and so do we. According to Ayurvedic wisdom, we are inextricably linked to the natural world. Whatever happens outside in nature is also happening inside of us, impacting our body, mind, and spirit.
In this episode, we explore how the season of Vata — represented by space and air — influences our energy, emotions, digestion, and overall sense of balance. Fall brings dry winds, cooler temperatures, and shorter days, which can leave us feeling scattered, anxious, restless, or even experiencing sleep disturbances.
But there’s good news: when we understand these seasonal shifts, we can work with them instead of against them. Ayurveda gives us tools to return to balance by bringing in qualities opposite of Vata — stability, warmth, grounding, and nourishment.
🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How autumn affects your digestion, sleep, mood, and energy levels
- Why you may feel more restless, ungrounded, or anxious in fall
- Simple Ayurvedic practices to restore balance in body and mind
- The importance of warming foods and spices (like soups, stews, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg)
- How routines, grounding yoga, and mindful walks in nature support stability
- Yogic wisdom on autumn as a time of letting go, slowing down, and making space for what’s new
- A guided meditation to balance Vata, calm your nervous system, and invite inner stillness
🍁 Practical Tips for Autumn Balance:
- Eat warm, moist, and grounding meals
- Stick to a regular sleep and meal schedule
- Practice grounding yoga poses or take technology-free walks in nature
- Embrace autumn as a season of release and renewal
Fall doesn’t have to leave you feeling off balance. With Ayurvedic and yogic wisdom, you can align with the season, support your nervous system, and find more ease and clarity as you move into the months ahead.
✨ Tune in now to discover how to bring warmth, grounding, and flow into your autumn season.
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