Generally in India November to February falls in to the winter season. India is very famous for its diversity in languages, cultures, food, dresses, customs, and seasons also. In North India the winter season is Stronger than South India.
To have a healthy life, we have to be close with nature. Ayurveda suggest changes in Ahara (food) and vihara (activities) depending upon the changes in climate. Ayurveda has laid down a system of seasonal living, also known as Ritucharya. Ritu means season and Charya means regimen. Following these regimens and Ayurvedic practices will ensure that your body and mind acclimatize to the different seasons and the body homeostasis doesn’t get altered.
Ayurveda divides the year into two periods or Ayanas based on the movement of the sun. There are two Ayanas – Uttarayana or northern solstice and Dakshinayana or southern solstice containing three seasons each. So while Shishira (winter), Vasanta (spring), and Grishma (summer) fall in Uttarayana, Varsha (monsoon), Sharata (autumn), and Hemanta (late autumn) fall in Dakshinayana.
Each of the seasons contains different elements and energies, the imbalance of which creates diseases and illnesses. But still Ayurveda suggests some common ailments for the winter season health measures. Ayurveda says that during this period body will have more Bala when compared to the other seasons.
Agni is a unique and big concept of Ayurveda. In hemanta ritu the agni inside the body will be higher. So we should consider the agni well. So ayurveda suggests usages of Madhura (Sweet), Amla (sour) and Lavana (Salt) tastes more. Ahyanga and oil application on head (moordha taila), vyayama, vimardhana and padaghata are indicated. Applications of drugs which are ushna in nature are suggested. Ayurveda advises to take sukhodaka for procedures.
