SPRING
A time for lightness, letting go, and renewal.
kapha season
After months of quiet hibernation and inward focus, spring arrives as a season of renewal. It's time to shake off the excesses of winter and get things moving. This is Kapha season in Ayurveda, when the qualities of heaviness, moisture, and stagnation can accumulate in the body and skin. To restore balance, spring calls for foods that are warm, light, and gently drying, along with practices that encourage circulation, clarity, and momentum. It’s an ideal time to refresh your routines, stimulate digestion, and support the skin through gentle exfoliation and enlivening rituals that help clear what winter has left behind.
Rituals & Lifestyle
Morning activation: dry brushing, gentle stretching, or a brisk walk to get energy moving
Abhyanga (self-massage): lighter oils (like sunflower or mustard), a few times per week
Daily rhythm: wake up a bit earlier to counter Kapha’s sluggishness
Movement: energizing yoga, walking, light strength work, or dance
Mental clarity: spring cleaning, journaling, or releasing habits that feel stagnant
Skin Care Tips
Gentle exfoliation 1–2x/week to clear dullness and congestion
Lighter moisturizers or gels instead of heavy creams
Occasional clay or botanical masks to refresh and detoxify the skin
Support lymphatic flow with facial massage or gua sha
Diet & Foods to Favor
Light, warm foods: vegetable soups, brothy stews, lightly sautéed vegetables
Drying, stimulating qualities: legumes, leafy greens, bitter vegetables
Spices: ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, coriander
Seasonal fruits & vegetables: asparagus, artichokes, dandelion greens, berries
Hydration: warm water with lemon, light herbal teas (ginger, tulsi, mint)
Avoid: heavy, oily foods; excess dairy; cold or iced drinks; overeating
All spices are supportive now
garlic
cinnamon
cayenne
turmeric
collard greens
Celery
Cauliflower
Dandelion Greens
sprouts
buckwheat
quinoa
millet
rice cakes
Black beans & pinto beans
pomegranates
raisins & dried fruits
lemons & limes
blueberries
strawberries
