Spring Cleansing & Ayurveda
As we now start transitioning into the Spring season here in Perth, it is time to consider a potential spring detox/ cleanse. So, what exactly does a “spring cleanse” entail? Well, like everything in Ayurveda - this depends on the person… “for whom, and when?” It could be anything from a 3 day cleanse at home, to a full Panchakarma Program for 3+ weeks.
One of our favourite aspects of being here at the Lakshmi clinic is guiding people through detox programs, big and small. And what better time of year to do this, than Spring! Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth - both externally in our environment, but also internally in our mind and body. Afterall, Ayurveda is the science of living in accordance with the natural rhythms 😌🦋.
If a seasonal detox doesn’t appeal to you, instead you can try incorporating specific daily practices according to the Spring season. This is called Rtucharya, or Seasonal Routine. In spring when Kapha Dosha is most predominant we follow a daily routine to help balance excess Kapha Dosha presenting in the body. Listed below are a few examples of daily routine practices for spring season:
- Rising with the sun ☀️
- Tongue scraping 👅
- Dry brushing
- Neti (nasal irrigation) 👃
- Nasya with Anu Thailam
- Vigorous exercise 🏃♂️
- Kapalbhati Pranayama 🌬️
- Light diet such as: Kitchari, mung dahl or red lentil soup, stewed apples, barley, vegetable broths and warming spices such as: ginger, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon and cumin
- Sipping hot water
- Avoid cold foods & drinks 🧊
- Avoid day sleeping 😴
- Rukshana & Langhana treatments such as: Utsadana, Udvarthanam & Svedana 💆🏻♀️
If you are interested in undergoing a Spring cleanse, we would love to welcome you to the clinic to discuss your personalised treatment program with one of our Ayurvedic Practitioners. Consultation bookings can be made via our website, or through the clinic directly. Link in our bio ✨
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