As autumn settles in and Vata season rises, the air becomes cooler, drier, and constantly moving—and often, so do our minds and bodies. Ayurveda teaches that like increases like, which means when the world gets windy and scattered, we may start to feel the same: anxious, ungrounded, sleepless, or depleted. The antidote? Root down. Slow down. Surround yourself with warmth, routine, and nourishment.

Stay grounded and nourished this Vata season with these simple balancing practices to help you feel steadier, softer, and held from within.

Use warming essential oils like rosewood, clove, palo santo, sweet orange, & cardamom.
Eat warm, cooked meals with root veggies and warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, & cumin.
Keep a regular routine with consistent sleep, movement, and meals.
Stay hydrated with warm drinks and use oils (abhyanga) to massage skin.
Practice gentle yoga like Yin and restorative; bring in meditation or Yoga Nidra.
Wear warm, soft layers in calming colors like yellow, orange, green and brown.

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