April Newsletter
- ayursatnaminfo
- Apr 26
- 6 min read
Updated: Apr 27
Seasonal Ayurveda: How to Align with Spring for Balance & Renewal
In Ayurveda, aligning with nature’s rhythms is essential for sustained well-being. As the earth wakes up from winter’s stillness, we’re invited to shake off heaviness and step into a season of lightness, clarity, and renewal.
🌱 Why Cleanse in Spring?
Ayurveda teaches us to live in harmony with the seasons—a practice called Ritucharya. Weather and season changes affect our bodies deeply, and staying in doshic balance in transtion between seasons helps prevent disease. Early Spring is Kapha season. As the warmth returns, winter’s accumulated moisture begins to melt—just like the snow and ice in nature, the Kapha in our bodies starts to liquefy and move.
This can cause sluggishness, allergies, sinus congestion, and digestive issues—especially for those with Kapha predominance. On top of that, after winter’s heavier and more oily diet and limited movement, the liver becomes overworked and circulation doesn't function as it should be. This is the perfect time to reset through a gentle cleanse and a lighter, more energising routine.
🌿 Spring Reset Tips for All Doshas
Morning Ritual
Start your day with a glass of warm water mixed with a teaspoon of raw honey (never heated!). This simple practice helps scrape off excess Kapha, stimulates digestion, and gently detoxes the system. (Starting your day by sipping warm water can continue throughout the entire year with additions depending on your predominant dosha)
Eat Light & Bitter
Favor bitter, pungent, and astringent tastes. Don't worry if you are not familiar to Ayurvedic tastes concept. Think leafy greens (nettle, dandelion, spinach), all legumes, artichokes, radishes, and light broths. These support liver detox and Kapha reduction. Avoid sweet, sour, and salty foods, dairy (especially in the morning), ice cream and cold drinks.
Spice Smartly
Use herbs like ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and pippali, or sip a warming tea made from cumin, coriander, and fennel equal proportions or dandelion, nettle or ginger tea after meals. If you’re Pitta-predominant, be mindful not to overheat with too many spices.
Move to Circulate Energy
Kapha’s heaviness can lead to lethargy, so it’s key to get moving. Energising yoga like sun salutations, camel, boat, lion and fish poses, along with kapalabhati breath, invigorate the body and mind.
Dry Brushing & Warm Oils
Before showering, gently dry brush your skin to stimulate lymphatic flow and circulation. (Be gentle especially if you are Vata or Pitta.) Then, nourish your tissues with warm sesame or sunflower oil—especially helpful in removing toxins and grounding your energy. If you feel your skin is already oily skip the oiling part stick to dry brushing only.
Create Mental Space
As the season of clarity, spring invites us to refresh not only our bodies but also our minds and environments. Clean your space, your inbox, or your to-do list. Journal. Set intentions with the new moon. Ask: What am I ready to release? What new energy do I welcome in?
(Join the upcoming in person New Moon Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Ceremony in Berlin to shift your perspective)
✨ My Personal Spring Wisdom
Even though I’m predominantly Pitta dosha, I often feel Kapha imbalances during the transition from spring to summer—like sluggishness, tiredness, and mild allergy symptoms. Adapting to Ritucharya helped tremendously: I started moving more (thanks to my dog :)), eating lighter, choosing detoxifying herbs/spices in balance, drinking warm honey water, celery juice in the morning in the morning, dry brushing & oiling, and for the peace of mind asking myself whether my choices come from ego or heart. The result? Less allergy, more vitality, and a deeper connection to my natural rhythm.
🌸 Ready for a Reset?
Join Ayurvedic Cleansing Workshop on May 18th (14:00–17:00) at Yoga Hub Berlin. Let’s align with spring’s wisdom and support our bodies and minds from the inside out.
Breath of Fire (Agni Pran / Kapalabhati)
Breath of Fire is considered one of the most powerful and purifying pranayamas. It’s a rhythmic, continuous breathing through the nose, with equal emphasis on the inhale and exhale, powered by a gentle pumping of the navel point.
Especially in spring, when the Kapha energy (earth and water) can cause sluggishness, allergies, and stagnation, practicing Breath of Fire helps awaken and energise the body. It stimulates digestion, clears toxins from the lungs and blood, strengthens the nervous system, and awakens the inner fire (Agni) necessary for transformation and renewal.
Just a few minutes each morning can clear away lethargy, boost your vitality, and help align your energy with the vibrant rebirth of the season.
Always begin slowly if you’re new to Breath of Fire, and avoid it if pregnant or on your first days of menstruation.
How to Practice Breath of Fire in Kundalini Yoga:
Sit comfortably with a straight spine, shoulders relaxed.
Slightly tuck the chin down (neck lock / Jalandhara Bandh).
Begin by inhaling and exhaling rapidly through the nose.
Focus on pumping the navel point (belly button) inward toward the spine with each exhale; the inhale comes naturally.
Keep the rhythm steady and even — like the gentle pumping of a bellows.
Breathe powerfully but without strain; your chest stays relaxed.
Start slowly if you are new — 1 minute is a good start — and gradually increase up to 3 minutes or longer with practice.
Important tips:
Always breathe through the nose unless otherwise instructed.
Keep the breath rhythmic, continuous, and light.
If you feel dizzy, pause and return to normal breathing. SAT NAM
Empowering Your Healing Journey with Sacred Crystals
In my approach to healing and balance, I love weaving together the wisdom of Ayurveda, Kundalini Yoga, and the subtle energies of gemstones. Each tradition reminds us that we are deeply connected to nature — and that nature offers powerful tools to support our inner journey.
Gemstones, like herbs and breathwork, hold profound healing powers that deeply influence the mind, body, and spirit. Their natural vibrations can promote clarity, vitality, and longevity, helping us align with our highest potential. Some gemstones sharpen the intellect and awaken insight; others offer deep emotional grounding, protection, or inspire inner peace and spiritual growth. These ancient allies from the earth carry timeless energies, supporting our healing journey in subtle yet powerful ways.
I believe that working with crystals can beautifully complement your Ayurvedic and Kundalini practices, offering an additional layer of energetic support aligned with the rhythms of the seasons.
Each month, I’ll introduce a gemstone to inspire and guide you.
This month, I invite you to connect with these beautiful allies:
🔮 Clear Quartz Known as the "Master Healer," Clear Quartz amplifies energy, brings clarity to the mind, and supports overall balance. It helps harmonise your intentions and magnify the healing effects of meditation, breathwork, and self-care rituals. Quartz is one of the most efficient grounding and anchoring stones and at the same time raises vibrations during meditation. It has a strong link with the earth and the base chakras. Quartz teaches you how to leave behind anything that no longer serves you. A perfect companion for seasonal transitions.
🌿 Green Aventurine Often called the "Stone of Opportunity," Green Aventurine nurtures emotional healing and renewal—perfect for spring. It promotes a sense of optimism, vitality, and fresh growth, supporting the heart chakra and helping you step into new beginnings with ease and confidence. It's a comforter, heart healer, and general harmoniser.
☀️ Citrine is powerful healer and regenerator with its warm, golden energy, inspires joy, vitality, and abundance. It stimulates the solar plexus chakra, strengthening confidence, motivation, and personal power. An ideal stone for awakening your inner sun as you move into brighter, lighter months.
You can simply carry these stones with you, meditate with them, or place them in your living space to invite their supportive energy into your daily life.
For a deeper connection, you can also explore my handcrafted intention malas: 108 beads japa malas for mantra meditation and Tantric Malas for Kundalini White Tantra energy, lovingly made with these healing gemstones. Each mala is designed to support your personal journey with beauty, meaning, and purpose. Discover more at www.ariamalaatelier.com 🌸
Contact me to create your own unique mala to support your journey.
Our Journeys
If you feel called to deepen your connection to yourself and to nature’s rhythms, I’m here to support you. Through Ayurveda consultations, holistic coaching, and Kundalini Yoga classes (1:1, group, or corporate), we can co-create a path toward vitality, clarity, transformation and inner peace. Every journey is unique — and it would be a joy to walk part of yours together.
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