Are you feeling all over the place and ungrounded these days? There's a reason for that! According to Ayurvedic Philosophy, the Vata time of year (the fall) can start making us feel this way. It's a time where we are transitioning into winter. Vata is ruled by the wind element. Vata in excess can make you feel like you're being blown all over the place (physically, mentally, and emotionally!)
3 Essential Tips to Feel More Balanced, Calm and Grounded This Fall:
Eat cooked and oilier foods-Since vata is cool, you'll want to eat warming foods. Be sure to cook most of your food. Dry food can also cause aggravation so use nourishing oils such as ghee or olive oil in your cooking. Favor foods with sweet, sour, and salty tastes.
Slow down your workout: Vata can easily get out of balance by fast and high intensity exercise routines. For more balance, consider slow, gentle, and strengthening exercises. Walking, hiking, swimming, biking, yoga, and tai chi can be good choices given they're not too intense. Your yoga routine should focus on stability and grounding postures.
Do Less! Less is more in the vata season. Multi-tasking will be sure to aggravate. Balancing vata is all about doing less and grounding yourself in some activities that involve staying put. Think about activities that make you feel cozy too such as taking a bath, reading a book or journaling.
This article here goes much more in detail-check it out here! https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/seasonal-guides/autumn-guide/