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A gentle but thorough laxation at the change of seasons will keep the system clean and prevent the doshas from accumulating.
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Seasonal Routine/Ritucharya
Guidelines for Summer- the weather is Hot, Damp, light and sharp-thereby it
provokes Pitta dosha
Practices which Pacify Pitta dosha
Wake up early(5.30 am-calm time-Best for Meditation),
Do yoga and Pranayama ( cooling ones like sheetali and Sheetkari);
Do exercise to half of your capacity regularly. Avoid vigorous exercise.
Have an Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Oil massage) with cooling oils such as sunflower/
coconut oil followed by a warm shower;
Have a warm breakfast( cream of cereal/ oatmeal with warm milk)
No black tea/ coffee, instead have some herbal teas( cumin-coriander- fennel)
Keep cool. Avoid hot temperatures and food.
Favor cool, heavy, dry foods and sweet, bitter and astringent tastes.
Reduce pungent, sour, salty tastes and warm, oily and light foods.
Regular mealtimes, especially lunch at noon.
Spices- use more of coriander, cumin, fennel, mint, and cinnamon
Moderation in everything, don't overwork.
Allow for leisure time, especially in the cool evening time.
Water sports are excellent but should be non-competitive.
Eat warm, freshly cooked food (Avoid leftovers and frozen foods)
Avoid all ice and cold drinks.
Try to go to bed by 10 pm;
Avoid loud noise and music, enjoy soothing, pleasant music.
Dance, sing, go out with friends.
Maintain a happy attitude, spend time with friends and loved ones.
Good herbs for the season are Amalaki, Shatavari,
Bringhraj, Licorice, Guduchi, Neem, Aloe vera Mint.
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils: are: Rose,
jasmine, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Peppermint.
Good colors - White, Blue, green, Pastels.
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