Vata is the subtle energy of movement, activity, and sensation. Made up of space and air, it carries the qualities of coldness, lightness, dryness, roughness, clarity, irregularity, and mobility. Think of the wind - light, shifting, and constantly moving - and you begin to get a feel for vata’s nature.

Summer can be a beautiful time to intentionally slow down. Sometimes the greatest medicine is not adding more, but creating more space.

When we give ourselves space to be — without grasping, without performing — the heart opens, and the mind clears.

Here is a beautiful version of Moon Milk to sip on in the evening that will offer you some revitalizing support. This concoction will help coax your nervous system down a few notches with the help of the enchanting nervine butterfly blue pea and mild sedative nutmeg to lull you into a rejuvenative and restorative sleep.

As excess screen time can heighten the nervous system, scatter our energy, and disrupt natural rhythms, it is beneficial to periodically perform a tech detox. A tech detox is a conscious pause from electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and televisions, designed to bring the mind, body, and senses back into balance.

One of the most auspicious times to do an at-home Kitchari Cleanse is when Summer begins to fade into Fall.