Description

The period between mid-September to mid-November is Sharad Ritu (autumn). Autumn liquefies the Pitta, which governs all heat, metabolism and transformation in the mind and body. Pitta controls how we digest foods, how we metabolize our sensory perceptions, and how we discriminate between right and wrong, and governs the important digestive “Agnis” or fires of the body. Post rainy season, the weather aggravates the fire element, which in turn vitiates the blood in the body. This makes the season a precursor to several disease conditions, but appropriate seasonal wellness therapies ensure lasting health. Autumn is a time of the year best suited for whole body cleansing, and various disease conditions such as bleeding disorders, fever, skin rashes, chronic arthritis and breathing disorders such as Asthma. Snehapanam, Sarvangam Abhyangam Virechanam (Purgation), Shiro Dhara, Sarvangam Takra Dhara, Saravangam Ksheera Dhara, Raktha Mokshanam (Blood letting – Leech Therapy), Navrakzhi etc are included in this season wellness module.