Why Spring Is the Most Powerful Time to Start Getting Strong (And What Ayurveda Says About It)

About this episode

Andrea Claassen discusses the significance of spring as a powerful time for strength building through the lens of Ayurveda.

The last few weeks I've taught a one day retreat and an Ayurvedic spring workshop. The theme I really tried to nail down for both groups. Gunas or qualities of the season. Noticing what is happening outside the body is happening within. If you understand the gunas it makes Ayurveda much easier to understand why we make the decisions to avoid salads in the winter, avoid overly heavy foods in the spring, or have hot tea in the summer months. Today I break down the gunas of the spring season. Where to connect with Andrea Website: https://andreaclaassen.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasonalandrea 5 Day Stillness Challenge https://andreaclaassen.com/sacred-stillness-challenge Seasonal Strength https://andreaclaassen.com/seasonal-strength Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and personal trainer who has been in the wellness space since 2007. Her mission is to help women learn how to slow down, tune in and connect to their inner wisdom. The three pillars she focuses on are movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to…

People in this episode

Host: Andrea Claassen

Topics covered

• Ayurveda
• spring season
• health
• wellness
• strength training

Keywords

• Ayurveda
• spring
• strength
• wellness
• health
• gunas
• mindfulness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Peaceful Power Podcast

Books & works: Ayurvedic spring workshop, 5 Day Stillness Challenge, Seasonal Strength

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