Summer is the Season of the FIRE element

According to Ayurveda we contain a unique combination of each of the five great elements in varying balance.

During our hot, dry, light summer we need to take care not to over-encourage 🔥

Fire is needed for motivation and digestion so we can pursue creatively with strength and vigour.

But here are some Ayurvedic tips to temper your fire so you don’t burn out:
- moderate both pungent and sour foods (such as ginger, pepper, vinegar and lemon)
- add cooling foods and spices (such as quality coconut products, cucumber, mint and coriander seeds)
- replace lemon with lime
- hydrate! Drink room temp water between meals
- apply cooling oils to hydrate your skin
- replace or compliment your Vinyasa practice with a gentle restorative or Yin practice

Ayurveda recognises us as unique and constantly changing dependant upon: the seasons, the time of day, your stage of life and your life experiences.

Understanding the balance of energies of the elements is the key to avoiding disease and being the greatest life force possible.

Above all, Ayurveda encourages you to listen to your body. Please moderate this advice intuitively and get in touch with me for more specific advice for your dosha.

To learn more about Ayurveda, head to my evolving Ayurveda page.

Also check out my Summer Kitchari recipe and cooking demonstration on my Ayurveda page.
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