Embodying Spring: Clear, cleanse & cultivate optimal health with traditional seasonal wisdom

It's spring, it's spring!And that means... it's time to clear out the gunk accumulated over the winter (inside and out). Especially if you've been eating lots of rich foods, hibernating indoors, or feeling stagnant and sedentary at all. The earth is coming alive and inviting us to come alive with it. So, what are some simple ways you can engage with the spring season to encourage optimal health?From an Ayurvedic perspective, the spring season is associated with the Kapha dosha, which encompasses the elements of earth and water. In other words, mud.Which is sometimes what our bodies feel like in springtime, especially if we have a tendency towards congestion or sluggishness. So working with herbs, foods and lifestyle habits can have a tremendous impact on whether we clear out the heaviness or become burdened by it. And once we've cleared out the gunk, we can start to focus on cultivating healthy "soil" in our bodies and embodying the real magic of the spring season (eg fertility, sensuality and sexuality).You'll hear all about all of this and more in this week's episode. Listen to learn:how we can sense the season in our bodieswhat foods and herbs can be helpful to balance out Kapha dosawhich wild weeds are perfect choices for balancing out Springabout spring tonics from a western herbal perspectivea few options for gentle spring "cleanses"what to do after you clear the gunk out (hint: nourish)why spring is the perfect time to re-engage your sexualityResources:Grab wild weeds pesto + dandelion recipes hereToday's shownotes: Embodying SpringEpisode 8: Exploring cycles of the earth in your bodyEpisode 11: Dandelion herbal spotlightEpisode 22: Nettles herbal spotlightIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)