3 tips for preparing for autumn

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According to Ayurveda, since September 15th, we have entered the autumn season, which is associated with the Vata dosha.

Vata is the energy of movement. Movement is present in our emotions, our creations, our dynamism, our speech, our inspirations, our breathing, and our sensory perceptions. It is important to be well-grounded to avoid Vata imbalances. This season is therefore conducive to rooting new ideas.

The disorders associated with imbalanced Vata are:

– the body becomes colder (especially the extremities),

– joints crack,

– skin tends to be dry and eyes have difficulty staying hydrated,

– hair falls out more easily,

– digestive problems (bloating, constipation) may occur.

When autumn arrives, the immune system can be weakened, which explains why we are more likely to catch a cold during this period. In this article, we offer Gingerly's 3 Ayurvedic tips (physical, emotional, and dietary) to best prepare for the arrival of autumn.

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Lifestyle

  • Protect yourself from the wind that brings the first chills and enjoy bringing light into your home by lighting a few candles, for example.
  • Take care of yourself: pamper yourself, because it is during the VATA season that we carefully prepare for the gentle arrival of winter. Gingerly recommends practicing self-massages.
  • Maintain a wellness schedule (e.g., 10 minutes every morning or 1 hour on weekends) and anchor it as a ritual to take care of yourself.
  • Prioritize quiet moments in your day.
  • Avoid hyperactivity (at work: do one thing at a time, and avoid a multitude of open tabs on your computer desktop).
  • Dinner should be eaten as early as possible so as not to eat heavily in the evening.
  • Wear warm or soft colors: yellow, which, among other things, promotes optimism.

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Power supply

  • Prepare warm, creamy meals with good fats
  • Avoid eating too many raw foods (very difficult to digest)
  • Eat fatty and hydrating foods (avocado, olives, eggs, whole milk, wheat, nuts)
  • Avoid carbonated drinks and frozen foods
  • Avoid stimulants such as coffee and alcoholic beverages
  • Promote calm and serenity while eating these meals
  • Use warming spices (in dishes and infusions like our ritual infusion I live in the present moment)
  • Drink hot water (the best detox!)

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Physical activity

Engaging in regular physical activity is important for one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. That's why Gingerly offers you several yoga poses to practice during the autumn.

Best practices:

  • ADHO MUKHA SVANASANA: Downward-Facing Dog pose
  • HALASANA: Plow pose
  • BUJANGASANA: Cobra pose
  • PASCHIMOTTANASANA: Seated Forward Bend pose

Here is the practical guide for the Downward-Facing Dog pose: I DO MY YOGA POSE