Early Summer Flavors, Flavor Theory Summed Up
Christine Stump Christine Stump

Early Summer Flavors, Flavor Theory Summed Up

Last week in our guide to the Spring - Early Summer Rtusandhi I gave you the flavors that balance vata, full stop. The problem was that I said those are the flavors to focus on for Early Summer. To review, the flavors that balance vata are sweet, sour and salty. Sweet, sour and salty would help sustain kapha as well, which if we’re basically healthy and have been following the flavors and asana/paranayama/meditation for the seasons is waning. Sour (which includes ferments like yogurt) is also very grounding

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Transitions as Templates in Yoga and Life: Spring to Early Summer

Transitions as Templates in Yoga and Life: Spring to Early Summer

How to Change Your Routine and Habits in this time:

To cooperate with this process, here are ideas for each area of your routine (dinacharya) to consider incorporating during this transitional time:

-Flavors to focus on….

-Yoga Practice Tips…

-As always….

-Considering a “cleanse”? This is a great time and kitchari “fasts” are ideal. For a span of time from 4 days to 2 weeks, you eat 3 very simple meals a day…

Enjoy the return of energy, radiance and vigor!

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