Listen " Cool Your Fire: Ayurveda for a Balanced Summer "
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, host Lauren Leduc shares practical and intuitive tools from Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, to help you stay balanced during Pitta season—aka summer. Learn how to cool your body, soothe your mind, and stay steady through the heat with holistic tips for movement, breathwork, nutrition, and self-care.
This episode is your guide to beating the burn—whether it’s physical, emotional, or energetic.
You’ll Learn:
What the Pitta dosha is and how it affects your body and mind in summer
Lifestyle practices to stay cool, grounded, and balanced
Ayurvedic diet tips: what to eat and what to avoid in the heat
Summer yoga practices, postures, and pranayama to calm intensity
The importance of adjusting your pace and practicing softness
Try This:
Wake before 6 AM for movement and meditation
Add mint, cucumber, or rose water to your drinks
Practice Shitali pranayama or Legs-Up-the-Wall
Take evening walks under the moonlight
Opt for cotton, linen, and cooling oils like coconut
Reflective Prompt:
Where is your inner fire burning too hot? How can you bring in more softness, sweetness, and ease this season?
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome + What Is Ayurveda?
04:30 – Pitta Dosha & Summer Energy
08:10 – Signs of Pitta Imbalance
11:22 – Summer Lifestyle Tips
16:40 – Ayurvedic Diet for Summer
20:44 – Cooling Yoga & Meditation Practices
26:20 – Seasonal Reflection + Invitation
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