Vata Season is Here!!

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.”

Vata 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) 

With this season of “air” you may experience more stiffness and a restless mind. In the same way that we combat the heat and pressure from Pitta season with light, fresh foods, we balance Vata season with warmth. 

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? 

New to Ayurveda? 

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.  

Take the Ayurveda quiz to find out what Dosha you are! 

And join us in studio this weekend for an Ayurveda Pop Up with clinical expert Leah Kaplan.