Ayurvedacharya Ipsita (2025)

18/09/2025

Sarad ritu comprises Bhadrapada (Bhadraba in Odia, Bhado in Hindi) and Ashwina in specific regions of India, such as Odisha. In northern India, Ashwina and Kartika fall within the Sarad ritu.
SHARAD RITUCHARYA (AUTUMN REGIMEN)::
In Sharad ritu pitta is naturally aggravated, potentially causing blood related disorders, increased anger, burning sensations etc. With medium body and agni ( digestive and metabolic fire) a pitta samak ( pitta pacifying) regimen is advised.
DIET:
diet should emphasize sweet, bitter and tastes, prioritizing bitter and advised reduced intake of salty, sour and pungent tastes. Prefer easily digestible food having cold potency. Have rice, wheat, barley, green grams, rock sugar (dhaga mishri), Indian gooseberry (amla), black resins, pointed gourds and A2 milk daily. Other recommended foods include ragi millet, Jowar, red lentils ( masoor), pigeon pea, seasonal vegetables like bitter gourds, pumpkins, ridge gourds, leafy vegetables, fruits like custard apples, papaya, grapes can also be taken ( each twice a week). Ghee should be preferred over oils but coconut oil is acceptable. Tikta ghrita ( a medicated ) is specially prescribed. Beverages like water infused with amla or black resins and coconut water are good.
LIFESTYLE:
light and loose clothing should be preferred. Body massage with coconut oil, followed by sandal wood or cus cus grass powder massage. Evening should be enjoyed under moon light.
AVOID:
avoid exposure to sunlight (early morning sunlight is ok), satiate with hearty meal, use of curds, oil, muscle fat, fermented products, meat of aquatic animals, sleeping in the day time and eastern

In Ayurveda, Ritucharya serves as a preventive approach, maintaining health and enhancing individuals immunity. It can also be modified according to specific health issues.

To learn more please reach out to an Ayurvedic expert 🙏.

Note: The habits of using all six tastes every day is ideal for maintenance of hea, however during particular season the particular tastes should be given priority .

Ritucharya for the remaining seasons will be available soon, please stay connected.

18/09/2025

SARAD RITUCHARYA (AUTUMN REGIMEN)
Sarad ritu comprises Bhadrapada (Bhadraba in Odia, Bhado in Hindi) and Ashwin in specific regions of India, such as Odisha. In Northern India, Ashwin and Kartika fall within the Sarad ritu.

17/09/2025

RITUCHARYA: AYURVEDIC SEASONAL REGIMEN
As humans are integral part of the environment, changes in environment during various seasons affect our physiology. To cope with seasonal changes Ayurveda prescribes dietary and lifestyle guidelines , known as Ritucharya, where Ritu means season and Charya means regimen or discipline. This preserve health throughout the year.

Ayurvedic Samhitas divide the year in to six seasons. They are Varsha ( rainy season), Sharad (Autumn), Hemant ( Early winter), Shishir ( late winter), Vasant ( spring)and Grishma ( summer), with the first three belonging to Visharga Kala ( dakshinayan) and last three to Adana kala ( uttarayan). (( earth's position relative to Sun gives rise to to ayans or Kala)). As seasons change the dynamics of tri doshas ( vata, pitta and kapha) fluctuate, influencing human physiology. This causes the variations of Bala ( bodily strength ) and agni ( digestive and metabolic fire).considering these factors, seasonal regimens are designed.

16/09/2025

The scheduled date for Swanaprasana in September 2025 is on the 17th (Wednesday). Please administer Swanaprasana to your child after consulting an Ayurvedic expert.

11/09/2025

SHARAD RITUCHARYA AUTUMNREGIMEN)::
In Sharad ritu pitta is naturally aggravated, potentially causing blood related disorders, increased anger, burning sensations etc. With medium body and agni ( digestive and metabolic fire) a pitta samak ( pitta pacifying) regimen is advised.
DIET:
diet should emphasize sweet, bitter and tastes, prioritizing bitter and advised reduced intake of salty, sour and pungent tastes. Prefer easily digestible food having cold potency. Have rice, wheat, barley, green grams, rock sugar (dhaga mishri), Indian gooseberry (amla), black resins, pointed gourds and A2 milk daily. Other recommended foods include ragi millet, Jowar, red lentils ( masoor), pigeon pea, seasonal vegetables like bitter gourds, pumpkins, ridge gourds, leafy vegetables, fruits like custard apples, papaya, grapes can also be taken ( each twice a week). Ghee should be preferred over oils but coconut oil is acceptable. Tikta ghrita ( a medicated ) is specially prescribed. Beverages like water infused with amla or black resins and coconut water are good.
LIFESTYLE:
light and loose clothing should be preferred. Body massage with coconut oil, followed by sandal wood or cus cus grass powder massage. Evening should be enjoyed under moon light.
AVOID:
avoid exposure to sunlight (early morning sunlight is ok), satiate with hearty meal, use of curds, oil, muscle fat, fermented products, meat of aquatic animals, sleeping in the day time and eastern

In Ayurveda, Ritucharya serves as a preventive approach, maintaining health and enhancing individuals immunity. It can also be modified according to specific health issues.

To learn more please reach out to an Ayurvedic expert 🙏.

Note: The habits of using all six tastes every day is ideal for maintenance of hea, however during particular season the particular tastes should be given priority .

Ritucharya for the remaining seasons will be available soon, please stay connected.

20/08/2025

SWANAPRASANA: an ancient Ayurvedic pediatric practice
सुवर्णप्राशनं हि एतत् मेधाग्निबलवर्धनम् । आयुष्यं मङ्गलं पुण्यं वृष्यं वर्ण्य ग्रहापहम् ॥ मासात् परममेधावी व्याधिभिर्नच धृष्यते । षड्भिर्मासैः श्रुतधरः सुवर्णप्राशनाद् भवेत्॥

Ref: Kāśyapa samhita, sūtra sthāna

Swanaprasana is prescribed and described by Acharya Kasyapa thousands of years back. Swanaprasana is one of the 16 samskar for children . In the above shloka (which is derived from Kasyapa samhita, sūtra sthāna, Lehanadhya) Acharya has explained administration of Swanaprasana in children for the benefits of improving intellect, digestion,, metabolism, physical strength, immunity, complexion, fertility and lifespan. If given for one month , it'll increase intelligence and immunity and if given for 6 months child will become shrutadhara ( whatever ever listened will be retained).

WHEN TO START
Administration of Swanaprasana is started in the auspicious day of Pushya Nakshatra , which falls every month. It can be given to children of 6 months to 16years ( I prefer after the age of 2) after consulting an expert ( Ayurvedacharya) . Should be given in empty stomach.
Many Ayurvedic vaidyas are providing swanaprasana and getting positive results.

19/08/2025

Thursday, 21st August, is the scheduled date for Swanaprasana administration; kindly introduce it to your children after consulting an expert.

04/04/2025

The scheduled date for Swanaprasana in April is on the 6th (this coming Sunday). Please administer Swanaprasana to your child after consulting an Ayurvedic expert.

07/03/2025

The scheduled date for Swanaprasana in March (this month) 2025 is on the 9th (Sunday). Please administer Swanaprasana to your children after consulting an expert.

05/03/2025

VASANT RITUCHARYA :IMMUNITY BOOSTER FOR SPRING SEASON

Falguna and Chaitra constitute Vasant Ritu in certain regions of India, such as Odisha and West Bengal., while Chaitra and Baishakha comprise Vasant Ritu in North India.

During VasantRitu kapha becomes aggravated there by diminishing jatharagni ( digestive fire) and body strength, which can lead to lethargy and various diseases. So the primary focus of Vasant Ritucharya will be on mitigating the aggravated kapha.

DIET 🍲
To alleviate kapha, focus on easily digestible, dry ( low fat with minimal moisture ), hot ( in touch and potency)food items. Incorporate more of bitter ( tikta) , pungent ( katu) and kasaya ( astringent) taste in diet.
Recommended foods include one year barley, wheat, honey, seasonal vegetables like bitter gourds, bottle gourds, , garlic, leafy greens like amaranth,in pulses take moong dal. (* roasted vegetables with no oil like bhartas are good)) . Non vegetarian can consume barbecued meats ( meat of animals of desert like land), dry fish etc.
Beverages like lukewarm water mixed with honey ( don't consume honey with hot liquids, only lukewarmliquid is advised, ), water infused with nut grass ( jalada), or ginger or dry ginger should be consumed, butter milk is also a good option.

LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS 🏃‍♂️
Exercise is an effective way to mitigate kapha, Udvartana ( dry massage), bathing in lukewarm water, gurgling or mouth washing with medicated liquids ( kavala and gandusha), Ayurvedic nasal drops ( nasya) and therapy like vamana ( emesis) are prescribed .

AVOID
Refrain from consuming foods that are difficult to digest, cold items and foods having cold potency as well as fatty, sour and sweet foods . It is to avoid curd and day time sleeping as they can aggravate Kapha.

In vasant ritu (the spring season), due to aggravated Kapha and reduced digestive fire, immunity decreases and individuals become more susceptible to diseases such as colds, flu, rhinitis, allergies, urticaria, anorexia, and many others, resulting in frequent visits to doctors. Consequently, Vasant Ritu is known as Vaidyamata (Mother of Doctors). However, adhering to Vasant Ritucharya will undoubtedly ensure overall well-being.

Note:To learn more please reach out to an Ayurvedic expert . Thank you 🙏

05/03/2025

VASANT RITUCHARYA ( IMMUNITY BOOSTER FOR SPRING SEASON)

Falguna and Chaitra constitute Vasant Ritu in certain regions of India, such as Odisha and West Bengal., while Chaitra and Baishakha comprise Vasant Ritu in North India.

During VasantRitu kapha becomes aggravated there by diminishing jatharagni ( digestive fire) and body strength, which can lead to lethargy and various diseases. So the primary focus of Vasant Ritucharya will be on mitigating the aggravated kapha.

DIET 🍲
To alleviate kapha, focus on easily digestible, dry ( low fat with minimal moisture ), hot ( in touch and potency)food items. Incorporate more of bitter ( tikta) , pungent ( katu) and kasaya ( astringent) taste in diet.
Recommended foods include one year barley, wheat, honey, seasonal vegetables like bitter gourds, bottle gourds, brinjal, garlic, leafy greens like amaranth,bin pulses take moong dal. (* roasted vegetables with no oil like bhartas are good)) . Non vegetarian can consume barbecued meats ( meat of animals of desert like land), dry fish etc.
Beverages like lukewarm water mixed with honey ( don't consume honey with hot liquids, only lukewarmliquid is advised, ), water infused with nut grass ( jalada), or ginger or dry ginger should be consumed, butter milk is also a good option.

LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS 🏃‍♂️
Exercise is an effective way to mitigate kapha, Udvartana ( dry massage), bathing in lukewarm water, gurgling or mouth washing with medicated liquids ( kavala and gandusha), Ayurvedic nasal drops ( nasya) and therapy like vamana ( emesis) are prescribed .

AVOID
Refrain from consuming foods that are difficult to digest, cold items and foods having cold potency as well as fatty, sour and sweet foods . It is to avoid curd and day time sleeping as they can aggravate Kapha.

26/02/2025

In some parts of India (Odisha, West Bengal), Vasant Ritu has already begun, but in North India, Shishir Ritu is running and will soon enter Vasant Ritu after Holi, so technically North India is in a transition period (Ritusandhi kala). The regimen of Ritusandhi kala (between Shishir and Vasant) should be practiced. Shishir Ritucharya is the same as Hemanta. (To know about Shishir Ritucharya, refer to my previous post on Ritucharya where Hemant ritucharya is described.) I will be posting on Vasant Ritucharya soon. Stay connected. Thank you 🙏.

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