ALUNA TEMPLE MAGAZINE EDITION No4 'BRIDGES' | Page 66

SPRING SEASON (VASANTA RITU)
In this season, breeze flows from south to north direction. Sun is not having
intense heat. Hence sun appears reddish in colour. New leaves originate from
trees. Old bark of trees gets replaced by new one. Environment is clear and
non dusty. Flowers blossoms on trees and there is fragrance in environment. In
this season mucous which had got accumulated in winter season melts off due
initiation of increase in temperature.
According to modern day calendar it falls in the season of March, April and
May. This season has the dominance of KAPHA dosha in the nature.

LIFESTYLE
1. Person should exercise regularly during this season.
2. Sleeping in day time is strictly
prohibited in this season.
3. Body should regularly be cleaned
by detoxification procedures. This is
on of the best time to undergo detox
therapies (such as Panchakarma)
4. One should bath regularly and
should apply some natural fragrance
on body.
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5. Avoid exposure to direct air.

6. Oils massage should be done.
7. Best time to do facial.

DIET
1. Honey should be consumed daily, as it helps in avoiding diseases caused by
kapha.
2. Barley should be taken during in this season
3. Whole grain wheat should be taken
4. Non vegetarian people should have some meat
5. It is good to consume Herbal wines in these seasons.
6. Ginger should be boiled in water and then should be consumed with honey.
7. All cold stuff should be avoided. Mostly avoid Dairy products.
8. Oily food products should be avoided.
9. Products that contains sweet and sour taste should be avoided as much as
possible.