While some of us celebrate the change of season, unfortunately, an estimated 13 million people in the UK, a whopping 81 million people in the US, and 40% of the European population dread the blossoming trees because of respiratory disorders, seasonal allergens, and high pollen counts. I used to be part of those statistics, but not anymore!

For thousands of years, the rose, associated with romance, has been traditionally used in Ayurveda to soothe the emotions, to blossom happiness within the heart, maintain mental alertness, and awaken the mind.

From late Winter to early Spring, the cold, dull, heavy, sticky, and wet natural qualities of Kapha Dosha are increasing in our external environment.

As the internal environment of our physiology is interconnected with our external environment, invigorating movement at the correct times of day honours these current qualities of Nature, and harmoniously balances them.

In this blog, I discuss the Ayurvedic perspectives of what is health.

A healthy person is described in classical Ayurveda texts as:
“One whose Doshas are balanced, whose digestive fire (Agni) is balanced, whose bodily tissues (Dhātus) and elimination processes (Malas) are functioning normally, and whose senses (Indriya), mind (Manas), and Self (Ātmā) are filled with bliss, such a one is called a healthy person.”

Being proactive is a gamechanger in these modern times to help stay happy and healthy during the change of season from summer’s end to early Autumn, (Ritu Sandhi in Sanskrit).

During these delicate 2 weeks, it is advisable to gradually discontinue Summer’s Ritucharya or seasonal regime and gradually begin with Autumnal detoxification guidelines and lifestyle routines in order to avoid falling ill with the fluctuations in weather, doshas and digestive fire, maintain the physiology’s homeostatic balance, and cleanse any accumulated ama, a sticky toxin created by undigested food, which may have accumulated and clogged bodily tissues and channels.

The literal meaning of the Latin word 'Equinox' is "the time of equal days and nights". It signifies a moment of stillness before the Earth shifts directions, and approximately equal forces of light and darkness.

In these fast-paced and rapidly changing times, 3 Autumnal Equinox themes are 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕, and 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒕 for a new life cycle. As Autumn sets in, Vata Dosha predominates and requires balancing. Vata is responsible for all mind and body movement, and governs movement in Nature and the vast cosmos.

Helpful Ayurveda tips to stay calm and cool, balance digestion, and stay energised during Summer travels.

Travelling may elevate our souls and provide adventure; however, it is essential to keep Vata Dosha stable as it is the first Dosha to go out of balance.

Pandit Sharma was a people person who did his best for his family, his fellow citizens, and his country Guyana. He was a founder member of the Gandhi Youth Organisation and an Ashram at Cove and John. So I believe he fulfilled his Karma and his Dharma.