Winter: Vata season (fall/early winter) is upon us and for many, that means holiday stress, multiple family gatherings, and a major uptick in social engagements. It’s no wonder we become more distracted, anxious and overwhelmed at precisely the time of year our body would like us to be hibernating and going within. In this engaging workshop, we’ll look through the lens of Ayurveda to see how our choices around our lifestyle, nutrition, and asana practices are either nourishing or depleting us. You’ll enjoy a grounding, vata-soothing yoga session, and will leave with tools and recommendations that will build Ojas (think immunity, strength), alleviate stress, and nourish you through the winter season ahead.

 

Spring: Springtime is kapha season on the Ayurvedic calendar; a time to climb out of winter’s hibernation, wipe the sleep from our eyes, and get the body moving! Using the lens of Ayurveda, we’ll look at the anatomical region of the chest, lungs, and shoulders - the seat of kapha dosha. You’ll learn best practices for building heat, clearing congestion, and stimulating the flow of prana in an energizing asana practice that will wake up your body and clear the winter blues from your brain.

 

Summer: The fire element is strongest in the summer months, frequently resulting in spikes of temperature and temper! We’ll look at the anatomy of the gut - the seat of pitta - from an Ayurvedic perspective, identify the 4 types of digestive strength, then put it together in a refreshing pitta-balancing asana class designed to keep our internal inferno in check. You can expect plenty of lateral bends & twists to open the side vents, release excess heat/pitta, and improve your digestive strength. Soothing, soft, and steady is the name of the summertime game.