Stay Balanced & Healthy With Ayurvedic Tips

In Ayurveda, change especially in the Fall season can aggravate the Vata Dosha, stirring up the air element. To restore balance, focus on grounding with the earth element and igniting your digestion with the fire element. See below for tips on how to stay balanced and inspired this season.
 

• Favor warm teas with ginger, fennel, cumin, and coriander to spark digestion and keep you warm and grounded.
  

• Opt for soups and grounding, cooked foods.
   

• Wear warming colors like orange, red, maroon, and green.
   

• This is a great time to detox or follow a simple diet.
   

• Use essential oils such as vetiver, frankincense, sandalwood, and lavender.
   

• Practice self-massage with jojoba or sesame oil.
   

• Create simple daily self-care rituals to pause and reflect.
   

• Gather around the fire or light more candles in the evening.
   

• Take longer exhales than inhales to calm and balance your breath.
   

• Become aware of what fuels your inspiration.
   

• Let your body sound, hum, and drum to the rhythm of your heartbeat.
   

• Work on a creative project that warms your heart and soul.