Ritu Sandhi is an opportune time to release excess heat and allow you to move into Fall with more balance and strength.

Knowing your Ayurvedic dosha is a phenomenal tool for life. It simply allows you to evolve to a more ideal state of health.

The Astringent Taste is called kashaya in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Earth bringing the qualities cool, dry, and heavy.

Bitter Taste is called tikta in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Air and Ether bringing the qualities cool, light, and dry.

Having some supportive self-care tools while you travel is helpful for all but it's a MUST for Vata types.

Pungent taste is called Katu in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Fire and Air providing the qualities of hot, dry, and light.

During Summer when the heat is on, everyone will experience an increase in Pitta dosha.

SALTY taste is called Lavana in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Water & Fire providing the qualities heavy, hot & oily.

Sour taste is called Amla in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Fire providing the qualities of liquid, heating, oily & light.

The SWEET taste is called Madhura in Sanskrit. The dominant elements are Earth and Water providing the qualities heavy, cooling, and oily.

Each of the six Ayurvedic tastes denotes a particular biological function and energetic influence that creates changes in our system.

Our medicine for this Vata season will be to adjust & attune our diet & lifestyle to accommodate for this energetic & physical shift.

Making sure you take the time and steps to properly CHILL OUT, literally and figuratively, will help keep you smiling all Summer long.