Storm Babet is probably in full swing in Scotland as you're reading this.
Last week I wrote about Arse and this week it's Wind, some may think I've a bit of an obsession with our nether regions.
But please read on....
I do love a good storm and extreme weather. It's something we have no control over and the drama and energy can be breath taking. It's transformative energy. Natures way of removing dead wood, and leaves, ready for new growth.
In Ayurveda wind energy is called Vata and Vata is dominant at this time of year. As well as the Ether element which is space. So as the wind whips around us it can make us feel less grounded and and maybe not so in control of things as we move into a new season.
Here's an interesting article about the 5 elements in Ayurveda . https://theayurvedacentre.com/the-5-elements-fundaments-of-life/
I know my own body starts to feel drier and need to moisturise more as the season changes. This can include eating seasonal foods which are warmer and less dry too. As the weather cools I've added a bit more 'flow and heat' to my fitness regime as well as grounding poses like squats. (We've been looking at this in classes).
Part of Ayurveda is understanding our own body and 'constitution' a bit better. These are called Doshas and we are all made up of a combination of 3. If they become out of balance this can cause sickness and other ailments. Here's a link to a simple Dosha quiz if you're interested in finding out what type you are. https://chopra.com/dosha-quiz
This is from the Ayurveda Institute in UK, which explains a bit more.
The emphasis in ayurveda is to maintain balance between our dosha achieved by maintaining harmony between the mind, body and soul. We each have a unique combination of dosha with one usually being more dominant than the others. According to ayurveda it is when there is a shift in the dosha balance that we start to feel unwell and mentally stressed.
Small changes in lifestyle habits, hydration, a diet that is fresh and seasonal consisting of food that is beneficial to your dominant dosha and of course mindful movement such as yoga are some of the key ways ayurveda focusses on achieving holistic wellness.
Here's the article. https://www.ayurvedainstitute.co.uk/elevating-your-yoga-practice-through-ayurvedic-knowledge/
Other effects of Vata can be, wind/gas, dry skin/eczema, constipation, variable digestion, anxiety, overwhelm, coldness and lack of focus, reduced stamina for work activities which can encourage anxiety, confusion and exhaustion. We probably all identify with something on this list? Here's the piece if you'd like to read more.
So maybe being a bit more mindful about wind energy as we move into Autumn might help us enjoy the transition even more.
Namaste.
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