Why Your Winter Practice Is Wrecking Your Summer

About this episode

This episode explores how to adjust your yoga practice for the Pitta season to maintain balance and coolness during summer.

Episode Description If you've been feeling edgy, overheated, or like you just can't slow down this episode is your sign. Pitta season is here, and the practice that carried you through winter may be the very thing throwing you off balance now. In this episode, we're diving into the Ayurvedic wisdom of Pitta season: what it is, how summer changes your body and your yoga practice, and exactly what to do right now to stay cool, grounded, and powerfully at ease. This is your guide to seasonal strength the peaceful way. In This Episode You'll Learn What Pitta season is and why it matters for your body and mind The signs of Pitta imbalance (on and off the mat) you might be ignoring Why seasonal strength in summer means cooling down , not pushing harder How to shift your yoga practice for summer poses, pacing, and breath Two cooling pranayama practices to try today: Sitali & Chandra Bhedana The Ayurvedic foods that pacify fire (and what to dial back) How the Niyama of Santosha (contentment) is your greatest summer practice Key Concepts Mentioned Pitta Dosha — the Ayurvedic mind-body type governed by fire and water Pitta Season — late spring through summer; a time of heat, intensity &…

People in this episode

Host: Andrea Claassen

Topics covered

• Ayurveda
• Pitta season
• Yoga practice
• Seasonal strength
• Cooling techniques
• Mind-body balance

Keywords

• Pitta season
• Ayurvedic wisdom
• yoga practice
• cooling pranayama
• seasonal strength
• Santosha
• Pitta imbalance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Pitta Dosha, Pitta Season, Chandra Namaskar, Sitali Pranayama, Chandra Bhedana, Santosha

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