From Winter to Spring: Ayurvedic Tips to Cleanse, Reset, and Feel Lighter
Winters are the season of great appetite, holidays, and a variety of delicacies. A spectacular spring awaits after winter. A little breeze with the right amount of warmth is just love in the air. It’s a preparation for the summer.
This transition phase from one season to another is called ‘Ritu Sandhi’ in Ayurveda and is significant as it brings in major changes in the body and agni. The 15-day period known as “Ritu Sandhi” alters your body constitution and digestive fire, thereby weakening immunity and increasing susceptibility to disease. If we take proper care during this period, we can avoid possible infections and prepare ourselves for the upcoming season.
What changes exactly here am I talking about? Let’s see!
As mentioned in the last article, the winter season is full of health and vitality. The body can digest even heavy foods high in lipids. As the season changes and we approach spring, the digestive fire decreases right before winter ends, so we should shift to lighter, easier-to-digest food items.
Ayurveda for children’s immunity
Also, have you ever noticed that we fall sick unknowingly during season changes? I remember that when I used to fall sick during such periods, my mother used to say it’s because the season has changed. Some people call it seasonal allergies. Let’s see an example.
One of my patients, a 6-year-old boy, had his mother come in with a complaint that every time the season changes, he becomes sick with a runny nose, fever, and weakness. Otherwise, he is all well. His immunity is probably low, she mentioned. After a thorough examination, I gave him medicines and asked the mother to bring him 5 days before the current season ends next time. As she arrived, he was fine, but Mother was worried that within a few weeks, as the season changed, he would fall sick. I reassured her and guided her with the following tips:
Ayurvedic health tips for children
- Give lighter meals that are easy to digest.
- Include soups in meals.
- Drink warm water.
- I also added medicines, which will help him digest better.
It means the last week of the one season and the first week of the upcoming season—these 15 days are called Ritusandhi. Gradually decrease the charya (norms) of the prior ritu and inculcate the charya (norms) of the upcoming ritu!
Ayurveda focuses on prevention
I always say, and here is another proof of the same.
This beautiful concept represents the uniqueness of Ayurveda, as it teaches individuals how to care for their bodies according to seasonal changes, helping to naturally avoid seasonal allergies and similar issues.
Each person’s body constitution may be different; it may react differently in different environments. Understanding our own body and then wisely implementing the norms as per the texts can help us easily in a lot of ways.
My Final Note—Natural immunity boosters for kids
Before the spring starts, gradually shifting to lighter meals, exercising not too heavily, and planning for panchakarmas like vamana or basti are recommended.
Sometimes I just feel speechless as to how beautifully Ayurveda treats our body, like some idol of God in the temple!
ABOUT the Author
Dr Diksha Gawande is an Ayurvedic physician and lifestyle consultant and the founder of Metta Ayurved, Pune.
With over a decade of practice, she blends ancient Ayurvedic science with modern lifestyle insights to promote natural healing.
Her work focuses on Panchakarma, holistic immunity, and preventive wellness.
Dr. Diksha believes that mindful living and authentic Ayurvedic practices can help modern minds rediscover true balance.
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