Ayurvedic seasonal regimen
Ritu Charya aligns your diet and daily routine with the six Ayurvedic seasons to keep the doshas in balance all year. Educational guidance — not a diagnosis.
Hemanta · Early Winter
Mid Nov – Mid Jan · Agni: Strongest
Doshas balanced; Agni is at its strongest
Shishira · Late Winter
Mid Jan – Mid Mar · Agni: Strong
Dosha
Kapha begins to accumulate; Agni (digestion) is strong
Favor
Warm, unctuous, nourishing foods; ghee, sesame, whole grains, soups, dry ginger
Avoid
Cold, light, dry and stale foods; excess raw salads
Lifestyle
Oil massage (abhyanga), warm baths, moderate exercise, sun exposure; keep the body warm
Vasanta · Spring
Mid Mar – Mid May · Agni: Moderate
Dosha
Accumulated Kapha liquefies and aggravates
Favor
Light, warm, pungent & bitter foods; honey, barley, ginger, leafy greens; gentle detox
Avoid
Heavy, sweet, sour, oily and cold foods; daytime sleep
Lifestyle
Vigorous exercise, dry massage (udvartana), Kapha-clearing routines, nasya; wake early
Grishma · Summer
Mid May – Mid Jul · Agni: Weak
Dosha
Vata accumulates; Pitta rises; Agni becomes weak
Favor
Cooling, sweet, liquid, hydrating foods; coconut water, milk, sweet fruits, rice
Avoid
Spicy, salty, sour, fermented and very hot foods; alcohol
Lifestyle
Rest in cool places, gentle activity, moonlight walks, midday rest is permitted; stay hydrated
Varsha · Monsoon
Mid Jul – Mid Sep · Agni: Weakest
Dosha
Vata aggravates; Pitta accumulates; Agni is weakest
Favor
Light, warm, easily digestible foods; old grains, soups, ginger, honey; boiled water
Avoid
Heavy, raw, leafy, cold foods; curd, river water; overeating
Lifestyle
Protect from damp & chill, keep feet dry, light routine, immunity-supporting herbs
Sharad · Autumn
Mid Sep – Mid Nov · Agni: Moderate–Strong
Dosha
Accumulated Pitta aggravates
Favor
Cooling, sweet, bitter, astringent foods; ghee, amla, pomegranate, rice, ghee-cooked meals
Avoid
Hot, spicy, sour, salty, oily foods; sun exposure at midday
Lifestyle
Moonlight exposure, cooling practices, virechana (guided cleanse), calm routine
Hemanta · Early Winter
Mid Nov – Mid Jan · Agni: Strongest
Dosha
Doshas balanced; Agni is at its strongest
Favor
Heavy, nourishing, unctuous, sweet-sour-salty foods; ghee, milk, nuts, whole grains, warming spices
Avoid
Light, dry, cold foods; fasting; exposure to cold wind
Lifestyle
Regular strength exercise, oil massage, warm clothing, Rasayana (rejuvenation) tonics
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