Vata Season
This fall, we are all excited about crisp sweater weather, a break from the heat and a change of pace.
According to the wisdom of Ayurveda, “Fall also brings a predominance of Vata—the air element according to Ayurveda—which has the following qualities:
Rough
Windy
Erratic
Cool
Light
With so much change occurring around this time of year, it’s best to incorporate lifestyle choices that encourage a sense of grounding and warmth, especially when it comes to food.” (The Chopra Center)
When it comes to our nutrition, it is important to see balance with the foods we choose and the season we are in. With this season of “air” you may experience more stiffness and a restless mind. In the same way that we find harmony in the heat during Pitta season (Summer) with light, fresh foods, we balance the Vata season with warmth. In this balance we will find more a grounded mind body and spirit.
This is a season for soups, rich spices and root vegetables.
Here are some foods to add to your grocery list for Fall:
Cooked fruits
Ghee
Butternut squash
Sweet potatoes
Beets
Nuts
Avocado
Bananas
Mangoes
Dates (fresh)
Plums
Pumpkins
Root vegetables
Hearty grains
(From: The Chopra Center)
What are your favorite Vata season recipes?
Want to learn more?
Join Ayurvedic specialist Leah Kaplan for a 2 hour class designed specifically for 200 and 500 hour Yoga teachers. Teaching to the Doshas will expand your teaching toolbox. Learn how to incorporate dosha pacifying sequencing for Vata, Pitta and Kapha body types. Learn what to look for in your students and how to modify to best serve the client's needs.
Learn more about Leah Kaplan here: thunderboltayurveda.com
YACEP credits available.
Saturday September 28 4-6 pm.
$25
Take Ayurveda 101 1-3:30 AND Teaching to the Doshas 4-6 pm for $40
Our bodies know the way. By joining Asana (movement) with Ayurveda (nutrition), the NuPower system encourages you to explore both sides of yoga on your pathway to better health and a balanced lifestyle. Proper nutrition is one key to whole body health. By eating in a way that is RIGHT FOR YOU the wisdom of Ayurveda can help bring your body back into balance.
The NuPower Nutrition program was designed by our team of Clinical Ayurveda specialists, Health Coaches, Nutrition experts and even an Integrative chef. Our nutrition challenge is based on the ancient science of Ayurveda and recognizes that physical health in our modern world depends on Balance.
If you want to learn more about Ayurveda, stop by the studio! We would love to answer any questions you have.
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