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🎙️Show Notes

Summary

Spring is Kapha season in Ayurveda — and that can bring heaviness, puffiness, congestion, and lower motivation.

In this episode, I explain why these changes happen and how understanding Kapha can help you work with the season instead of pushing against it.

We explore:
 • why Kapha naturally rises in spring
 • why symptoms like sluggish digestion, fluid retention or allergies may appear
 • how warm, spiced foods support digestion
 • why movement and daily rhythm help restore energy

If you’ve ever wondered why spring sometimes feels heavier rather than lighter, this episode will help you understand what your body may be asking for.

Keywords

Ayurveda,  Kapha dosha,  Kapha season,  Ayurveda spring health, seasonal living, Ayurvedic diet, spring detox Ayurveda, Kapha imbalance,  Ayurveda for beginners

Key Topics

• Ayurvedic doshas explained
• Why Kapha increases in spring
• Signs of Kapha imbalance (puffiness, congestion, sluggish digestion)
• Warm foods and spices that balance Kapha
• The role of movement and rhythm in spring
• Hormonal patterns and seasonal shifts

Sound Bites 

"Spring doesn't always make us feel lighter. Sometimes it makes us feel heavier."

"Kapha gives stability and resilience — but in spring it can also feel like stagnation."

"Warm food and movement melt Kapha."

"Kapha either accumulates… or it moves."

Chapters

00:00 Why Spring Can Make You Feel Heavy
Introduction to Ayurveda and the idea of Kapha season.

01:04 What Kapha Dosha Is and Why It Rises in Spring
Understanding Kapha qualities and how seasonal changes affect the body.

08:55 How to Balance Kapha with Food and Lifestyle
Warm meals, spices, movement and simple daily shifts.

14:09 Working With the Season Instead of Against It
Why rhythm and seasonal awareness support energy and wellbeing.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Kapha Dosha Explained (blog post)

When Rest Isn’t Enough - Find Your Rhythm Again

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