When in the morning you can only escape from under the blanket with heroic effort, and your tea cools down faster than you can say “Brrrr,” you can be sure of one thing: autumn has arrived — and with it, the Vata-dominant season.
If you don’t know what that means, don’t worry — I’ll explain it! During this period, cold, dry, and mobile energy becomes dominant. In other words: we feel cold, our skin dries out, our hair gets static, and our nerves tend to get a little overstimulated.
But the good news is that according to Ayurveda, there’s a remedy for everything. And what’s more — it can be delicious, fragrant, and wonderfully comforting too!
🥘 1. Eat warm, richer, and softer foods!
This is not the season for salads. Yes — finally a reason to skip the ice-cold morning smoothie!
In autumn and winter, your body craves warm, oily, nourishing foods. Imagine that with every bite, you’re gently rekindling your inner fire more and more!
- Warm soups, dhals, stews, and oven-baked vegetables are your best friends right now.
- Use plenty of ghee (clarified butter) or good-quality olive oil!
- Spices are especially important right now: ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves — these quite literally ignite your digestion and inner fire.
And if you’ve ever felt guilty for craving “yet another warm, hearty dish,” you can finally relax: you can go ahead and enjoy it without any guilt whatsoever. 😉 Your body knows exactly what it needs — and right now, it’s giving the green light to exactly these kinds of foods.
🕯️ 2. Warm yourself — inside and out!
According to Ayurveda, cold is not just a temperature — it’s a quality.
So don’t rely only on your thermos — protect yourself with your lifestyle too!
In the mornings, massage your skin with a little sesame oil, wait a bit, and then take a warm shower! It not only softens the skin, but also helps detoxify through the skin and soothes the nervous system!
And in the evening, a hot ginger tea can help you release the tension of the day.
🌙 3. Rest like a wise little marmot!
In the cold months, nature withdraws — and honestly, we don’t have to heroically keep going until midnight every evening either.
If you go to bed earlier and allow your body to regenerate, you’ll experience wonders.
Sleep at this time of year is more healing than any herbal capsule.
This is when the body processes the day’s experiences, recharges the immune system, and prepares you for the next day.
And if your body doesn’t let go of tension easily, try a simple Ayurvedic evening routine: light a candle, sip warm milk with cardamom and turmeric, then take slow, deep breaths and observe as all inner restlessness and noise gradually quiet down.
☀️ 4. Find a steady rhythm in your day!
During this season, regularity is quite literally life-saving.
Vata energy loves variety — but that’s exactly what makes us scattered and restless.
The best thing you can do is give your body the safety of consistency:
- Eat at roughly the same times,
- Go to bed at a consistent hour,
- And if possible, set aside a little time each day for some inward-focused “me time”!
This could be a short morning meditation, some breathing exercises, or a peaceful walk in nature. The quiet paths, gardens, and parks of Krishna Valley, for example, offer the perfect setting for this.
💙 5. Krishna-conscious support during the Vata season
In the cold, Vata-dominant season, the body and mind tend toward restlessness and fragmentation. At such times, it’s worth weaving a little Krishna consciousness into your daily life: quietly repeating or chanting the Hare Krishna mahā-mantra helps maintain inner balance.
Another simple but powerful method for winter evenings is to read from Srila Prabhupada’s books. As you follow the lines, you may feel as if our teacher were sitting right beside you, his presence radiating calm and peace.
When you turn your attention toward Krishna, the inner noise quiets down, and the harmony between body and soul becomes stronger. Thus, the Vata season is supported not only by Ayurvedic nutrition and routine, but also by inner awareness and Krishna consciousness — bringing true inner warmth and tranquility.
🌸 Slow down, warm up, and love yourself!
Ayurveda’s message during this season is very simple:
Slow down, warm up, and love yourself!
Your body is not your enemy — it’s your best friend; it’s just asking for a little extra attention right now.
🙋 Come visit us!
If you’d like to immerse yourself more deeply in this lifestyle, come visit Krishna Valley — where you can recharge not only your body but also your soul, with warm meals, peaceful surroundings, and lots and lots of love!