Transitioning with the Seasons for Vibrant Health

“Ayurveda says that we should transition from one season to the next. And that's really so that we can have optimal, vibrant health.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghWhether its stress, allergies, or a cold, seasonal buildup can affect your health. Setting up a plan to help you gracefully transition through seasons is a core tenet of Ayurveda. On this week’s episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh takes you through the qualities of each season and offers a transition plan to help you maintain optimal health.She discusses the three most important areas of remedy: intelligent routines, diet, and the tools of yoga. Because we’ve all been staying home and ‘sheltering in place’ for months, many of us haven’t made the full transition from winter to spring and summer. Listen to today’s episode and get back on track.[01:28] - Paying attention to the transition of the seasons[03:56] - How COVID-19 has impacted our response to seasonal transitions[05:03] - We are a microcosm of the macrocosm[05:33] - Using the Golden Principle to balance out seasonal buildup[06:07] - Transition to Spring (Feb - May)[07:11] - Using the Golden Principle[07:56] - Intelligent Routines[08:42] - Seasonal Diet[09:40] - Tools of Yoga[10:38] - Transition to Summer/Early Fall (Jun - Sep)[11:41] - Using the Golden Principle[11:54] - Intelligent Routines[12:21] - Seasonal Diet[13:08] - Tools of Yoga[14:44] - Transition to Late Fall/Winter (Oct - Feb)[15:10] - Using the Golden Principle[15:29] - Intelligent Routines[15:55] - Seasonal Diet[16:29] - Tools of Yoga[16:58] - Review[17:53] - Portal to New Practices: Forest BathingLearn more about the three remedies for vibrant health and begin implementing Ayurveda today with Avanti’s free starter kit here.You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.comDr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Mentioned in this episode:Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com