Fall Rejuvenation Guide

Nourish Your Entire Being Now is a great time to offer your system a little extra support in the way of deeply nutritious rejuvenatives. If you

just completed or intend to complete a cleanse this fall, your body will be craving deep nourishment in the coming

months. done a cleanse, you can still benefit from the Ayurvedic tradition of rejuvenation.

Ayurvedic Rejuvenation

Improves strength, energy and vitality

Bolsters Immunity

Promotes courage, confidence, and success

Slows the aging process

Increases longevity

Improves memory

Promotes cellular intelligence

Select your constitution for specific information on Rejuvenation for Fall.

Rejuvenation: A Constitution Specific Guide for Fall

Banyan pinterest curator, Maggie (Vata), taking a little time to rejuvenate.

Autumn is a time when we are often invited to give thanks for the fall harvest, for the abundance of nature, for all

the many things that bless our lives. This fall, what would happen if you turned your gratitude inward and

showered yourself with some deep nourishment, love and abundance? Ayurvedic rejuvenation is aimed at doing

just that, and the process truly gives the body a chance to repair and revitalize the entire organism. To nurture the

Self in this way is a profound gift, one that supports all aspects of the being body, mind and spirit. As a vata-

predominant type, the fall and winter months are a particularly wonderful time for you to consider a rejuvenation

program because the practices involved are incredibly grounding, and deeply soothing to vata.

For those of you who recently completed (or intend to complete) a cleanse, rejuvenation is the final component of

the cleanse itself. After working so hard to purify and reset your physiology, you are prepared for deep

nourishment on all levels. And even if you did not do a fall cleanse, rejuvenation alone can strengthen and tone

your physical, mental, and emotional spheres.

As with many things in Ayurveda, the length of an appropriate rejuvenation program varies from one person to the

next. Rejuvenation therapies are typically implemented for a set period of time usually at least one month and up

to three months. While this may strike you as a long time, keep in mind that rejuvenation should feel nourishing

and enjoyable to you. And, it can really be as simple as adding one practice or one herb to your daily routine.

If you completed a full seven-day cleanse, your body will benefit from a longer period of rejuvenation (about three

months), starting as soon after you complete your cleanse as possible. If that timeframe feels overwhelming to you,

commit to at least one month of rejuvenation.

If you completed a shorter cleanse, be sure to do at least one month of rejuvenation. Or, if you like, you too can

rejuvenate for up to 3 months.

Even if you did not complete a cleanse at all, vata-types normally benefit from a longer period of rejuvenation

about three months. However, there may be some instances where this would not be appropriate.

If you have a known kapha imbalance (especially if it is of greater concern than any vata imbalances you may

have),

Similarly, if you have a lot of toxicity in your system, which can be identified by a thick coating on the tongue,

In either case, a simple rejuvenation program (of 1-3 therapies) for about a month is probably sufficient and it

might be helpful to think about choosing therapies because they are seasonally appropriate and vata-pacifying

rather than focusing on their rejuvenative properties. You could also favor kapha-type rejuvenatives, which are

lighter and less likely to aggravate either of the above conditions.

Pathways Toward Rejuvenation

What follows is a list of many possible rejuvenative therapies. The idea is not to do

all of these things, but to pick and choose those recipes and practices that most resonate with you. As you consider

each therapy, remember that your rejuvenation process needs to feel beneficial. It should not add stress to your life

but should instead add a sense of groundedness, contentment, and joy. If several possibilities peak your interest,

consider starting with 1-3 therapies and then gradually expand your repertoire of rejuvenatives only if and when it

feels appropriate.

Dietary Rejuvenatives

At the most fundamental level, a healthy, balanced diet supports deep rejuvenation. All of your tissues, organs, and

systems draw directly from the nourishment contained within the food you eat every day. A diet primarily

composed of freshly cooked, whole foods is quite rejuvenative. On the other hand, processed foods and old, stale

foods have little life-force, are difficult to digest, and often contain toxins. As a vata-predominant type in the heart

of vata-season, your focus should be on eating a healthy and balanced vata-pacifying diet. You can compliment

these broad strokes with some especially rejuvenative foods:

Almonds, Soaked and Peeled

Soaked almonds are very grounding, nourishing, and energizing. Soaking and peeling them makes them more

digestible and more beneficial to the body. As such, almonds are a highly revered rejuvenative in Ayurveda.

Soaked Cashews Cashews which are oily, nutritive, and building can also be used in a rejuvenation program. They actually share

many qualities with soaked almonds, including the fact that soaking them makes them more digestible.

Rejuvenative Almond Milk

This very restorative drink provides another delicious way to ingest soaked and peeled almonds. You can cook

with it or drink it plain. It is especially useful in fall and winter, or after a period of major exertion.

This shake is a warm, nourishing, and deliciously sweet breakfast or snack. It is very nutritious, grounding, and the

dates, soaked almonds, and milk make it an excellent rejuvenative.

Dream Date Balls

A very good and sumptuous rejuvenative. In ancient India, these would have been considered an aphrodisiac of

sorts. Very yummy.

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Sweet Potato Halva

This delectable Indian dessert can also be made with butternut or buttercup squash, or even pumpkin instead of

sweet potato. Rich in vitamins and entirely delicious.

Urad Dal

This legume soup detoxifies the system and nourishes the muscle, bone, and reproductive fluids while energizing

the whole body.

Maggie finds balancing rocks is particularly grounding for her.

Rejuvenative Herbs

There are many different types of rejuvenating herbs each with a distinct purpose. The most widely used

well suited for your constitution and for the fall and winter seasons. Taking these herbs and formulas with a

catalytic agent such as ghee, honey, or ginger tea helps to deliver the benefits deep into the tissues, increasing the

potency and efficacy of the herbs. Instructions for using each of these specifically as a rejuvenative are provided,

but if you prefer to take your herbs in water or without ghee and honey, they will still be beneficial.

Triphala With Ghee and Honey - Triphala is a tridoshic formula that naturally rejuvenates all of the tissues in the

body (while encouraging the elimination of toxins). It is an especially potent rejuvenative when taken with ghee

and honey usually first thing in the morning. Mix teaspoon of powdered triphala with teaspoon of ghee and

teaspoon of raw honey. triphala herbal tablet, followed by a

mixture of teaspoon ghee and teaspoon raw honey.

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Healthy Vata Tablets - This rejuvenating blend of herbs is specifically formulated to restore and maintain

balanced vata, without aggravating pitta or kapha. The herbs in this formula promote energy and vitality while

supporting overall health and well-being. Healthy Vata is an excellent formula for the autumn and winter seasons,

when dry, cold, and windy conditions tend to disturb vata. Take 1-2 Healthy Vata Tablets, once or twice daily, or

as directed by your health practitioner.

Chyavanprash - Chyavanprash is a delicious nutritive jam. It is an ancient herbal formula containing both ghee

and honey which both help to deliver the herbs to the tissues. Chyavanprash can be taken alone, it can be stirred

into milk or water, or it can be spread on toast, bread, or crackers like any other jam. Taking chyavanprash in

warm milk (or almond milk, if dairy is not appropriate) helps to carry its tonifying and rejuvenating qualities deep

into the tissues. As a rejuvenative, chyavanprash is typically taken in the morning, or sometimes in both the

morning and the evening. Take 1-2 teaspoons once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

Ashwagandha - Ashwagandha is a highly esteemed herb aimed at improving strength, energy, and vitality. It

improves on

bones, joints, and the nervous system), and it supports sound sleep at night. As a rejuvenative, you would typically

take teaspoon powdered ashwagandha in the morning, in teaspoon ghee and teaspoon raw honey. Or, if you

would prefer a tablet, take one ashwagandha herbal tablet, followed by a mixture of teaspoon ghee and

teaspoon raw honey.

Haritaki - Haritaki is one of three ingredients in the famous Ayurvedic formula, triphala, but it is particularly

suited to calm vata. If your primary imbalance relates to vata, you could use haritaki instead of triphala, but in a

similar manner taking teaspoon of powdered haritaki with teaspoon ghee and teaspoon honey in the

morning, or taking 1 haritaki herbal tablet followed by a mixture of teaspoon ghee and teaspoon honey.

Vata Digest This formula is heating, grounding, and oily and is very supportive of proper digestion in vata-

types.

vata-type digestive issues, this formula is

fabulous. And since proper digestion is a cornerstone of effective rejuvenation, these tablets can truly enhance your

rejuvenation experience. Take 1-2 tablets, once or twice daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Rejuvenating Practices

itself. When we fill our days particularly our mornings with calming, nurturing practices that set a tone of

health, relaxation, and self-love, our bodies are much better able to nurture the rejuvenation process.

Simple Lifestyle Adjustments To Support Rejuvenation

Minimize stress

Minimize travel

Maintain positive relationships

Avoid unfamiliar places or situations that might incite anxiety, fear, or loneliness

Wear warm clothes through the colder months, and take care to cover your head and ears when outdoors

Undertake a period of celibacy to preserve your life force

In addition to any of the above commitments that appeal to you, you can incorporate some more formal practices to

invite rejuvenation on a very deep level.

Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Oil Massage) Each morning, before a shower or bath, massage about cup warm Vata

Massage Oil or Organic Sesame Oil into the skin. This practice calms, lubricates and rejuvenates the tissues in

particular, the nervous system. For further instructions on this rejuvenating technique, click here.

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Oil Your Scalp & Feet Before Sleep Before bed, apply some warm Vata Massage Oil or Sesame Oil to your

scalp and to the soles of your feet. This practice grounds the energy, soothes the nervous system, reduces stress,

and quiets the mind all of which support sound sleep.

avenues of rejuvenation.

Nasya Each morning (or at least several times per week) apply 3-5 drops of Nasya Oil into each nostril. This

practice helps to soothe the nasal passages while promoting unobstructed breathing, relieving accumulated stress,

supporting mental clarity and fostering the unfolding of awareness.

Yoga - Vata Pacifying Yoga, which is very gentle, grounding, and nourishing, is the best practice for you this

season, especially if you are undertaking a period of rejuvenation. Restorative postures such as legs up the wall,

and corpse pose are particularly beneficial when it comes to rejuvenation.

Meditation, Pranayama, Quiet Time, and/or Reflective Time Any quiet, contemplative practice even if it is

only 5-15 minutes in duration is incredibly rejuvenative to the mind and physiology. Practicing in the early

morning hours, especially before and around dawn, is powerfully supportive of rejuvenation.

Rejuvenative Products to Consider

Powdered Triphala or Triphala Herbal Tablets

Healthy Vata Tablets

Vata Digest Tablets

Chyavanprash

Powdered Ashwagandha or Ashwagandha Herbal Tablets

Powdered Haritaki or Haritaki Herbal Tablets

Organic Ghee

Vata Massage Oil or Organic Sesame Massage Oil

Nasya Oil

Recipes

Rejuvenative Almond Milk

Dream Date Balls

Sweet Potato Halva

Urad Dal

Rejuvenation: A Constitution Specific Guide for Fall

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Banyan friend, Allisone (Pitta), allowing herself time to rest.

Autumn is a time when we are often invited to give thanks for the fall harvest, for the abundance of nature, for all

the many things that bless our lives. This fall, what would happen if you turned your gratitude inward and

showered yourself with some deep nourishment, love and abundance? Ayurvedic rejuvenation is aimed at doing

just that, and the process truly gives the body a chance to repair and revitalize the entire organism. To nurture the

Self in this way is a profound gift, one that supports all aspects of the being body, mind and spirit. As a pitta-

predominant type, the fall and winter months are a particularly wonderful time for you to consider a rejuvenation

program because the practices involved are incredibly grounding, and deeply soothing to pitta.

For those of you who recently completed (or intend to complete) a cleanse, rejuvenation is the final component of

the cleanse itself. After working so hard to purify and reset your physiology, you are prepared for deep

nourishment on all levels. And even if you did not do a fall cleanse, rejuvenation alone can strengthen and tone

your physical, mental, and emotional spheres.

As with many things in Ayurveda, the length of an appropriate rejuvenation program varies from one person to the

next. Rejuvenation therapies are typically implemented for a set period of time usually at least one month and up

to three months. While this may strike you as a long time, keep in mind that rejuvenation should feel nourishing

and enjoyable to you. And, it can really be as simple as adding one practice or one herb to your daily routine.

If you completed a full seven-day cleanse, your body will benefit from a longer period of rejuvenation (about three

months), starting as soon after you complete your cleanse as possible. If that timeframe feels overwhelming to you,

commit to at least one month of rejuvenation.

If you completed a shorter cleanse, be sure to do at least one month of rejuvenation. Or, if you like, you too can

rejuvenate for up to 3 months.

Even if you did not complete a cleanse at all, pitta-types normally benefit from a longer period of rejuvenation

about three months. However, there may be some instances where this would not be appropriate.

If you have a known kapha imbalance (especially if it is of greater concern than any pitta imbalances you may

Similarly, if you have a lot of toxicity in your system, which can be identified by a thick coating on the tongue,

In either case, a simple rejuvenation program (of 1-3 therapies) for about a month is probably sufficient and it

might be helpful to think about choosing therapies because they are seasonally appropriate and vata-pacifying

rather than focusing on their rejuvenative properties. You could also favor kapha-type rejuvenatives, which are

lighter and less likely to aggravate either of the above conditions.

Pathways Toward Rejuvenation

all of these things, but to pick and choose those recipes and practices that most resonate with you. As you consider

each therapy, remember that your rejuvenation process needs to feel beneficial. It should not add stress to your life

but should instead add a sense of groundedness, contentment, and joy. If several possibilities peak your interest,

consider starting with 1-3 therapies and then gradually expand your repertoire of rejuvenatives only if and when it

feels appropriate.

Dietary Rejuvenatives

At the most fundamental level, a healthy, balanced diet supports deep rejuvenation. All of your tissues, organs, and

systems draw directly from the nourishment contained within the food you eat every day. A diet primarily

composed of freshly cooked, whole foods is quite rejuvenative. On the other hand, processed foods and old, stale

foods have little life-force, are difficult to digest, and often contain toxins. As a pitta-predominant type in the heart

of vata-season, your focus should be on eating a healthy and balanced vata-pacifying diet. You can compliment

these broad strokes with some especially rejuvenative foods:

Almonds, Soaked and Peeled

Soaked almonds are very grounding, nourishing, and energizing. Soaking and peeling them makes them more

digestible and more beneficial to the body. As such, almonds are a highly revered rejuvenative in Ayurveda.

Soaked Cashews Cashews which are oily, nutritive, and building can also be used in a rejuvenation program. They actually share

many qualities with soaked almonds, including the fact that soaking them makes them more digestible.

Rejuvenative Almond Milk

This very restorative drink provides another delicious way to ingest soaked and peeled almonds. You can cook

with it or drink it plain. It is especially useful in fall and winter, or after a period of major exertion.

This shake is a warm, nourishing, and deliciously sweet breakfast or snack. It is very nutritious, grounding, and the

dates, soaked almonds, and milk make it an excellent rejuvenative.

Dream Date Balls

A very good and sumptuous rejuvenative. In ancient India, these would have been considered an aphrodisiac of

sorts. Very yummy.

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Sweet Potato Halva

This delectable Indian dessert can also be made with butternut or buttercup squash, or even pumpkin instead of

sweet potato. Rich in vitamins and entirely delicious.

Urad Dal

This legume soup detoxifies the system and nourishes the muscle, bone, and reproductive fluids while energizing

the whole body.

Basking in the sunlight warms Allisone's soul.

Rejuvenative Herbs

There are many different types of rejuvenating herbs each with a distinct purpose. The most widely used

well suited for your constitution and for the fall and winter seasons. Taking these herbs and formulas with a

catalytic agent such as ghee, honey, or ginger tea helps to deliver the benefits deep into the tissues, increasing the

potency and efficacy of the herbs. Instructions for using each of these specifically as a rejuvenative are provided,

but if you prefer to take your herbs in water or without ghee and honey, they will still be beneficial.

Triphala With Ghee and Honey Triphala is a tridoshic formula that naturally rejuvenates all of the tissues in

the body (while encouraging the elimination of toxins). It is an especially potent rejuvenative when taken with ghee

and honey usually first thing in the morning. Mix teaspoon of powdered triphala with teaspoon of ghee and

triphala herbal tablet, followed by a

mixture of teaspoon ghee and teaspoon raw honey.

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