Chapters (7)

#RITUCHARYA Greeshma Ritu / Summers # Summer season # Greeshma Ritu # importance of Ritucharya

Maitree Yoga · 3:15

ethics asana meditation

In this practice

Key teachings

Adapting lifestyle to seasonal changes (Ritucharya)
Maintaining proper hydration during summer
Importance of diet modification for seasonal well-being
Balancing physical activity with adequate rest

Ideal for

Individuals interested in Ayurvedic health principles
People seeking seasonal wellness guidance for summer
Anyone experiencing low energy or discomfort in hot weather
Practitioners looking for lifestyle adjustments rather than physical yoga

Lesson

Instructions

Summer season is here .With schools getting closed ,scorching Sun rays, bells from Ice cream walas......its time to adjust the lifestyle as per the Summers in order to be healthy n fit. The sunny days are longer so keep the body hydrated not with cold ,frizzy drinks but with naturally cold items like coconut water, Lassi, Chach, Bel ka Sherbet & not to forget Nimbu paani/Shikanji .Avoid heavy Gym workouts, running ,heavy Yoga .Eat light easily digestible food and say no to Alcohol. A small change in the life style according to the changing season can bring big difference in health.

Steps

Yognidra (guided relaxation for energy recovery)
Ayurvedic dietary adjustments (e.g., incorporating sweet tastes)
Hydration strategies (e.g., natural cooling drinks)
Self-massage (Abhyanga) for balancing doshas

Benefits

Improved overall health and fitness during summer
Prevention of dehydration and heat-related exhaustion
Enhanced digestion and metabolic balance
Maintaining stable energy levels throughout the day
Balancing Vata dosha in preparation for subsequent seasons

Dosha Vata Ritucharya Ama Ayurveda

Transcript

[Music] thank you foreign into this season with lot of intense sunlight bringing a decrease in the moisture content thereby resulting into reduced strength which is [Music] in order to make up for the loss of water content one must increase the intake of water fresh juices buttermilk shikanji coconut water [Music] Etc along with all the seasonal Foods all forms of heavy physical exercise workouts should be avoided as the increase in the sweat will result into the dehydration of the body amongst the six tastes asparayurveda madhur um one should include madhur that is swadhu that is sweet items in the diet during summer season food items [Music] avoid salty sour pungent and food items with hot potency like garam masala black gram capsicum Etc a short power nap or yognithra is highly recommended to keep up with the low energy levels especially during afternoon in order to keep the Vata Dosha in check especially during the next season that is rainy season one should start oiling slowly and gently during the summer month is wealth friends wife and property if lost can be acquired again but not this human body which has been bestowed upon us by God Almighty until we meet next for the rainy season [Music] namaskar foreign

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 150 minutes
Equipment: none
Target areas: Overall well beingDigestive healthEnergy regulationHydrationMind body balance
Energy: balancing

More practice