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To avoid such continued aggravation leading
to imbalance of the doshas in the body,
Ayurveda prescribes a seasonal routine to
preserve the doshic balance as the seasons
change.
For each season therefore, there is a unique
diet (ahara), a distinct mode of living
(vihara) and routine living (karya).
These keep your doshas in a state of
equilibrium and help you cope with the
stresses and strains of changing seasons.
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SEASONS IN AYURVEDA (RITU CHARYA)
In Ayurveda season is referred as 'RITU'. The Ancient seers of ayurveda
highlighted the relation between season and health and have recommended
proper seasonal regimens.
The Season affects the physiology of human being, so if appropriate
regimen is not followed then one may not cope up with the seasonal
changes and fall ill.
So to attain the maximum benefits from the good qualities of the Season and
protection from its bad effects, Ayurveda prescribes certain rules in regard to
diet, behaviour and medicines which is called seasonal regimen or
RITUCHARYA (Seasonal regimen).
In Ayurvedic literature the year is divided into six ritus (seasons) – varsha
(monsoon), sharada (autumn), hemanta (winter), shishira (late winter),
girshma (summer) and vasanta (spring).

According to the general
seasonal structure and
the modern calendar we
shall explain about the
four prime seasons such
as WINTER, SPRING,
SUMMER and AUTUMN.

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