Spring is the perfect time to do a gentle cleanse.
Ayurveda teaches us to mimic what is happening in the natural world. In Spring, the Earth’s core begins to heat up as fungi, bugs, insects, and bees make their way to the surface pollinating and helping to prepare the soil for the growth to come.
After many months enduring the cold and dampness of winter, it’s likely that some extra Kapha accumulation could be present. This can take the form of excess mucus in the lungs and sinuses, a possible accumulation of weight, or a feeling of lethargy or depression.
Thankfully, with the help of Ayurveda and the willingness to slightly shift up your routine you can be easing into that springtime flow in no time.
So, what does it mean to detox Ayurvedically?
Ayurveda does not suggest some kind of crazy fasting or overly-restrictive cleansing. In fact it’s quite the opposite.
An Ayurvedic cleanse is gentle.
What most of us actually need is something that can allow our body to deeply relax.
In order to “let go” of all the unwanted stuff inside of us, your body needs to know that you have the space to step away from your daily hustle and grind, to step into the parasympathetic nervous system and deeply relax.
This is why, for example, as part of an Ayurvedic cleanse, getting warm, medicated oil rubbed on you was always part of the cleansing protocol.
For this simple cleanse I’m gonna share with you, it’s not at all about restricting food intake.
It’s all about giving your body and digestion the space and time to deeply rest.
We have this idea in our culture that cleansing must be about suffering and penance and purification, Ayurvedic cleansing isn’t about any of those things. It’s about sweetness and love and slowing down. And saying to your body “I’m going to let you do what you need to do to come into balance.”
NOT using willpower to force our bodies to further the goals of the mind.
So I put together this little spring Kitchari recipe and simple cleansing protocol that’s a really easeful intro to Ayurvedic cleansing.
Plus there’s some more amazing resources below if you want to take it even deeper.
Get the Guide Here
Additional Cleansing Resources:
For Learning More About How to Do an Ayurvedic Cleanse:
Ep. 07 Spirit Sessions Podcast: Detox the Ayurveda Way
For a Guide to Spiritual Spring Cleaning:
Ep. 11 Spirit Sessions Podcast: Holy Shit, How to Become a Tantric House Witch
For Boosting Your Elimination and Achieving “Poophoria”:
Ep. 46 Spirit Sessions Podcast: Poophoria: Getting Perfect ?!
Happy spring cleansing!