The Season of
Fall
Share qualities of the Vata Dosha
Dry, rough, cool, subtle, & windy are all traits of this season.
The similarities to the Vata Dosha can quickly cause an imbalance. Take the time to balance your Vata.
This time of transition we are surrounded by the element of air. The winds of change. Focusing on your breath work, this will help to ground you during the seasonal change.
General Tips
The qualities of Vata are dry, light, clear, subtle, mobile & cold. Focus on adding in the opposite of these qualities into your diet & daily routine. Warm, oily, deeply nourishing, stability & grounding. Cook with warm spices, serving your food fresh & hot, high in protein & fat, will help to nourish your body & balance Vata. Rasas(tastes) Sweet, Sour & Salty.
Fruits
- Apples (cooked)
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Dates
- Figs
- Grapefruit
- Grapes
- Lemons
- Limes
- Mangoes
- Oranges
- Papayas
- Prunes (soaked)
- Raisins (soaked)
- Tangerines
Vegetables
- Beets
- Carrots
- Chilies
- Garlic
- Okra
- Onions
- Pumpkins
- Squash, Winter
- Sweet Potatoes
Grains
- Amaranth
- Basmati Rice
- Brown Rice
- Oats
- Quinoa
- Wheat
Legumes
- Kidney Beans
- Miso
- Mung Beans
- Toor Dal
- Urad Dal
Dairy
- Butter
- Buttermilk
- Cheese
- Cream
- Ghee
- Kefir
- Milk (not cold)
- Sour Cream
- Yogurt
Animal Products
- Beef
- Buffalo
- Chicken
- Crab
- Duck
- Eggs
- Fish
- Lobster
- Oysters
- Shrimp
- Turkey
- Venison
Oils & Sweeteners
- Almond Oil
- Ghee
- Olive Oil
- Peanut Oil
- Safflower Oil
- Sesame Oil
- Honey
- Jaggary
- Maple Syrup
- Molasses
- Rice Syrup
- Sugar (Raw)
Spices
- Allspice
- Anise
- Asafoetida (Hing)
- Basil
- Bay Leaf
- Black Pepper
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Cumin
- Dill
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Mustard Seeds
- Nutmeg
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Saffron
- Turmeric
Get to know your
Prakriti, your state of being
The key to wellness is getting to know your own unique being. Customizing for your own needs seasonally will become easier. These small dietary changes will make a big impact on your daily life & longevity. Ayurvedic consultations is the first step in getting to know & understand well, you.
Resource
Mischke, M., (2023), Fall Guide, Banyan Botanicals, https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/seasonal-guides/autumn-guide/