Ritucharya in Ayurveda: Adapting to the Six Seasons
Unlike the popular 4 seasons, there are six seasons in Ayurveda. We will understand the seasons w.r.t. Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) in Ayurveda. Ritu is a Sanskrit word meaning season. Doshas or Bio energies change during different seasons. Ayurveda has depicted various rules and regimens (Charya), regarding diet and behaviour, to acclimate to seasonal changes…