Spring is my favorite time of year, and not just because it's Aries season! Spring reminds us we can always begin again. All around us nature is waking up. This morning my backyard felt so alive! The redbuds have burst, the trees have pops of green, and the birdsong is raucous.
We too are emerging from a time of stillness to movement. Change is coming! Spring invites us all to set new intentions and promises a fresh start.
But first we must ask ourselves —
What am I willing to let go of and clear away to move forward?
Which beliefs, patterns, and ways of being will not serve me in this next chapter?
What changes will be required in order to grow?
What sacrifices (time, energy, beliefs, habits) will I need to make to bring my intentions to fruition?
Me and my husband love to garden and we are growing a lot this Spring! Corn, tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, melon, cucumbers, and honestly this list goes on and on. But before we planted any of our vegetables, we did a lot of work to clear the land, prepare our green house, and gather our supplies. We also had to make some changes to our irrigation system based on what we learned worked (and didn’t work) last season. And we sacrifice most of our Saturday and Sunday mornings to garden because we both work during the week. There is so much energy that goes into our garden but we love to do it because it nourishes our land and our bodies (and our neighbors when there’s extras!)
Sacrifice isn’t bad, in fact it can be a form of devotion to the highest good. When we aim to enlighten or better ourselves we work towards the enlightenment and betterment of all. Any devotion offered with purity of heart results in our betterment. Not sure where to begin? It can be as simple as starting a new spring routine. Clear out the old energy and welcome in something fresh!
Ritucharya: Spring Season Routines
An Ayurvedic spring routine is all about pacifying Kapha dosha by cleansing the mind, body and spirit of heaviness and congestion.
Here are a few tips to try this season:
🌞 Wake up by 6am and watch the sunrise
🌸 Take mindful walks in nature
🧼 Clean out your closet or tidy your space
🌿Repot your house plants
🔥 Favor warming breath practices and yoga asanas
💦 Sweat everyday
🫚Drink warming herbal teas like ginger, tulsi, or cumin coriander and fennel
🍜 Eat Kapha pacifying foods, like soups, whole grains, and seasonal veggies to warm your body and prevent seasonal imbalances
🫚 Favor warming spices like ginger, fennel, rosemary, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, clove, and black pepper
🌬️Take preventative care of your sinuses and respiratory system with daily breathwork and Nasya (nasal oiling)
✨ Refresh your altar with symbols of spring
🙏🏽 Set intentions for the energetic new year + meditate daily upon them
💛 Spend time with loved ones and prioritize activities that bring you peace
Start with something small and inspiring! When we enjoy our daily rituals and routines we are much more likely to stick to them.
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I would love to hear about your Spring intentions, rituals and routines! Leave a comment, or if you’re in Austin, come take class with me.
Or if you’re ready to say YES to making big dreams come true — we still have a few spots left on our yoga retreat to Iceland, September 19-26, 2026. Chase the northern lights with us, you know you want to!
It is an honor to walk this path with you sweet friends. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can support you this Spring!
From my heart to yours,
Kaytee