8春季的阿育吠陀实践

In Sanskrit,阿育吠陀translates to “science of life.” This 7,000-year-old medicinal system, which originated in India, is rooted in the belief that as the seasons change, so do our bodies in sync with earth’s four elements: air, earth, water and fire. Spring arrives and the wet, cool weather feeds the ground to ensure a vibrant summer. As the flowers bloom and the birds sing, hopefully you’re feeling the inspiration to move more, breathe deeply and lighten up after a few long, cold months, and that’s exactly what nature (and your body) wants you to do.

努力使我们的身体保持轻巧和流动性，同时拥抱本赛季的寒意，泥土和潮湿的元素有助于达到平衡，使我们能够向前弹起，充满活力，脚上的光线并感到精神焕发。这些阿育吠陀实践有助于这一过程：

One of the best practices to help shed the heavy qualities of winter is to wake with the sun’s first rays — infusing the day with bright, clear, light and subtle energy. Sip onhot water with lemontoignite your digestive fire.

Get outside for a brisk walk, do moderate-vigorous yoga or fit in a workout between 6 and 10 a.m.Exercising in the morning有助于唤醒您的肌肉，消化，循环和自然排毒冲动。研究显示going for a walk first thing in the morningcan support your circadian rhythm to help you feel more energized during the day and sleep better at night.

在冬季，许多人倾向于渴望甜，温暖，舒适的食物。但是春天将自己带入通常脂肪和甜味较少的较轻的食物。结合更刺激，苦涩和涩味的口味和成分，例如豆类，全谷类,raw greens，芽菜，清澈的肉汤和果汁。

Eating seasonallyis the number 1 recommendation ayurveda makes tokeep immunity high. Look for what’s popping up at thefarmers market, in the garden, and in the produce section of your favorite grocery store.

Vegetables that are just sprouting, or that have been wintered over are in season right now (Think: sprouts, citrus, astringent tender leafy greens, bitter asparagus, spring carrots, herbs and young bitter greens). Vegetables and fruits that are finally able to peek out of the ground with the warmer temperatures are finally ready to show their glory. Enjoy them in lightly steamed greens or add them to grain bowls and salads.

Using a neti pot with a simple saline solution (available at most health stores and online) upon waking helps to clear and moisturize the sinuses from pollens and allergens so common during springtime. The practice wards off illness andbolsters immunity通过清除菌丝粘液，可以深入呼吸。它还可以改善我们的嗅觉功能。使用后，在每个鼻孔中将芝麻油放在鼻窦上，以保持鼻窦保湿。

According to ayurveda, chilly weather aggravatesvata dosha（控制所有运动，包括循环和消化）。建议您避免在春季吃冷却食品，例如冰饮料或冷冻食品。相反，选择蒸蔬菜，透明汤汤，炖蔬菜和草药，汤和warming teasat mealtimes.

Flavors are more than just the fun part of foods we eat; they’re also the function. Bitter, astringent and pungent foods, for example, helpreduce inflammation，帮助消化和我们身体的自然排毒过程。所有这些素质使它们成为春季建立餐点的绝佳选择。咸和酸味的口味也有助于保持我们的新陈代谢和免疫力高，并且我们的身体有水分。

不一致的锻炼例程，舒服，sitting for extended periods, and taking long naps all stifle our body’s tendency to cleanse and burst into spring. Keep up with your正念的健康，并确保添加您喜欢的动作到每天。

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