Now it's autumn again - whether we like it or not. During the autumn, we enter this year's vata time. It is the time when nature goes to rest to be able to wake up and grow again in the spring. Then it's also time for us to take it a little calmer. Vata is created by the elements space and wind. It is light, cold, mobile and rough. The keywords for balancing vata are therefore rest, warmth and regularity. Here are some tips to get a healthy and comfortable autumn and winter with vata in balance.
• Keep regular times, especially for food and sleep. Go to bed early in the evening and eat your main meal in the middle of the day, do not skip meals.
• Favour hot, well-cooked food. Soups, stews and porridge are good.
• Drink hot drinks - never cold.
• Exercise is good, but during this time, it can be good to take it a little calmer. Feel free to exercise regularly but do not exert yourself and make sure you get enough recovery.
• Try to avoid cold. Avoid drafts indoors and dress warmly when you go out, especially if it is windy. In particular, protect your ears, neck, abdomen and feet.
• Oil massage, abhyanga, is one of the most effective ways to balance vata. Oil (of good quality) is the most vata-suppressing substance, and since vata is related to the touch, massage and touch are very beneficial.
• Vata is also related to hearing, so listening to beautiful (preferably calm) music or Vedic recitation is very good. But avoid noise.
• Stress is not good for vata, so try to take it easy, do not have too great demands on yourself and do not take on too many tasks. Prioritize your well-being. Think about what exactly you feel good about, and make sure to get it in your life.
