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updated from previous title:  Feeling Scattered? 5 Ayurvedic Herbs to Soothe Stress and Restore Balance This Winter 

🎙️Show Notes

Keywords

Ayurveda, Vata, Autumn, Herbs, Grounding, Wellness, Rituals, Mindfulness, Seasonal Change, Women's Health

Summary

Autumn is a season of transition — a time when the outward energy of summer fades, inviting us to turn inward, reflect, and rest. Yet often, we resist this change, clinging to the light and pace of summer and feeling scattered or low when the darker months arrive.

In this gentle, reflective episode of Rooted in the Seasons, Katja Patel explores the Ayurvedic concept of Vata dosha, the energy of air and space, and how it influences our mind and nervous system during autumn and winter.

You’ll learn:

• Why the Vata season can leave you feeling restless or anxious
• Simple grounding foods and rituals to restore calm
• Ayurvedic herbs like Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Tulsi, Jatamansi, and Licorice for deep nourishment
• Local herbal allies — Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Oat Straw, and Valerian — to support calm and focus
• How small daily rituals, like evening tea or spiced milk, can bring balance back to your day

This episode is a soothing reminder that balance isn’t something to achieve — it’s something we return to, one quiet moment at a time.

Takeaways

• As the days grow shorter, we naturally feel a shift.
• Autumn invites us to pause and reflect.
• Vata dosha governs our nervous system and mental clarity.
• Grounding practices are essential during this season.
• Ayurveda emphasizes food as a foundation for balance.
• Herbs like Ashwagandha and Brahmi can help restore calm.
• Chamomile and lemon balm are great for relaxation.
• Creating rituals can help ground us in daily life.
• Balance is a continuous journey, not a destination.
• Simple acts like making tea can be grounding rituals.

Titles

• Finding Calm in Autumn's Embrace
• Grounding Practices for a Busy Life

Sound Bites

• "What we need is grounding."
• "Ayurveda always begins with food."
• "Balance is always within reach."

Chapters

00:00Welcome to Rooted in the Seasons

00:30Embracing Autumn's Change

03:06Understanding Vata Dosha

05:09Grounding Practices for Autumn

06:06Ayurvedic Herbs for Balance

13:52Creating Rituals for Calm

💡 Want to explore more Ayurvedic tips, recipes, and practices for autumn? Here are some extra resources you might enjoy:

Ayurveda for Autumn: Balance Vata and Ease Stress

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🎙️ Rooted in the Seasons is created by Katja Patel at Zest for Yoga & Ayurveda.
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