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ग्रीष्म ऋतुचर्या।Summer Ritucharya #ayurveda #lifestyle #yoga #ritucharya #naturallifestyle

NourishYog · 6:09

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Ayurvedic principles for seasonal living (Ritucharya)
  • Adapting lifestyle to maintain balance during summer
  • Importance of cooling practices to counteract summer heat
  • Maintaining vitality and energy levels in hot weather

Ideal for

  • Individuals interested in Ayurvedic lifestyle practices
  • Anyone seeking natural ways to manage summer heat
  • People looking to adapt their diet and daily routine to seasonal changes
  • Those experiencing lethargy or discomfort in hot weather

Lesson

Instructions

🌞 Are you ready to align your lifestyle with the energy of the summer season? Join me as we dive into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and explore the art of Summer Ritucharya – the Ayurvedic guidelines for thriving during the summer months.

🌿 In this video, we'll uncover the secrets to maintain balance and vitality amidst the scorching heat and long sunny days. From refreshing dietary tips to soothing self-care practices, we'll discover how to harness the power of Ayurveda to stay cool, energized, and nourished this summer.

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Steps

  • Protecting the head outdoors with a covering or umbrella
  • Avoiding heavy physical exercise; preferring light activity or walking
  • Taking short afternoon naps (15-20 minutes) to restore energy
  • Drinking plenty of water infused with cooling ingredients (lemon, gulkand, buttermilk, mint)
  • Consuming light, water-rich foods and fruits (watermelon, muskmelon)
  • Soaking fruits like mangoes, watermelons, and muskmelons in a clay pot before eating
  • Keeping feet cool using cold water washes or applying sandalwood/Fuller's earth paste
  • Using cooling skincare ingredients like sandalwood, Fuller's earth, and rose water
  • Wearing light-colored, breathable cotton clothing
  • Performing Nasya (nasal application) with pure ghee to prevent dryness
  • Using white flowers or cooling fragrances (sandalwood attar) for a calming effect

Benefits

  • Maintaining overall balance and vitality during summer
  • Staying cool, energized, and nourished despite the heat
  • Preventing heat-related discomforts and energy depletion
  • Improving skin health and preventing summer body odor
  • Supporting optimal digestion with light and hydrating foods

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
8 minutes
Equipment
Umbrella or head coveringLemonGulkandButtermilkMintWatermelonMuskmelonClay potSandalwoodFuller's earth (Multani mitti)Rose waterLight-colored cotton clothesGheeDropper (optional for Nasya)White flowers or sandalwood fragrance
Target areas
Overall body temperature regulationEnergy levelsHydrationDigestive systemSkin healthNasal passagesMental clarity
Energy
balancing

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