Why Your Winter Practice Is Wrecking Your Summer

Episode Description If you've been feeling edgy, overheated, or like you just can't slow down this episode is your sign. Pitta season is here, and the practice that carried you through winter may be the very thing throwing you off balance now. In this episode, we're diving into the Ayurvedic wisdom of Pitta season: what it is, how summer changes your body and your yoga practice, and exactly what to do right now to stay cool, grounded, and powerfully at ease. This is your guide to seasonal strength the peaceful way. In This Episode You'll Learn What Pitta season is and why it matters for your body and mind The signs of Pitta imbalance (on and off the mat) you might be ignoring Why seasonal strength in summer means cooling down, not pushing harder How to shift your yoga practice for summer poses, pacing, and breath Two cooling pranayama practices to try today: Sitali & Chandra Bhedana The Ayurvedic foods that pacify fire (and what to dial back) How the Niyama of Santosha (contentment) is your greatest summer practice Key Concepts Mentioned Pitta Dosha — the Ayurvedic mind-body type governed by fire and water Pitta Season — late spring through summer; a time of heat, intensity & transformation Chandra Namaskar — Moon Salutations; a cooling alternative to Sun Salutations Sitali Pranayama — cooling breath practice; inhale through a curled tongue Chandra Bhedana — left nostril breathing; calming and cooling for the nervous system Santosha — the Niyama of contentment; the spiritual antidote to Pitta overdrive Viparita Karani — Legs Up the Wall pose; deeply restorative and cooling Cooling Poses Mentioned Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold) Supine Twist Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall) Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation sequence) Pitta-Pacifying Foods to Explore Favor: cucumber, coconut, mint, cilantro, fennel, fresh fruits, leafy greens, ghee Reduce: spicy foods, fermented foods, excess salt, alcohol, caffeine Reflection Questions for Your Journal Where in my life am I running too hot right now physically, emotionally, or mentally? What would it look and feel like to bring more cooling into my daily routine? Where can I practice Santosha contentment this week? Connect & Continue the Conversation Follow the Peaceful Power Podcast: @seasonalandrea Website & offerings: www.andreaclaassen.com Email the show: [email protected] Leave a review: Spotify link Loved this episode? Share it with someone who might be running a little hot this summer. 🌿 Resources & Further Reading Yoga by Indu Arora  The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — for a deeper dive into the Niyamas (my favorite translation)  Seasonal Strength Peaceful Power Podcast is produced with love and released weekly. If this show has supported your practice, please subscribe and leave a review it helps more people find their way here. © Peaceful Power Podcast | www.andreaclaassen.com