In this uplifting episode of Ayurveda Digested, Nicholas and Bridge unpack the nuances of Kapha season and how its heavy, slow-moving energy can affect your mood, digestion, and overall well-being. Bridge shares fresh insights from her Ayurvedic Cooking Club, including a bright and balanced kale-quinoa recipe meant to uplift and energize during spring. The duo explores the subtle medicine of taste, why bitter foods like arugula and dandelion are game-changers for Kapha, and how Ayurveda goes far beyond food—offering an intuitive path to rediscover your true nature.
They also dive deep into the dangers of over-prescribing practices like Kundalini yoga, the importance of respecting individual constitution, and how pranayama and seasonal alignment are powerful, but not one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re feeling stuck, sluggish, or just curious how the seasons mirror your emotional landscape, this episode offers compassionate guidance with plenty of laughs, real-life stories, and heartfelt wisdom.
Topics Covered:
The qualities of Kapha season & what they stir up emotionally and physically
Bridge’s kale + quinoa recipe for seasonal balance
Why bitter and pungent tastes are crucial in spring
The difference between Western symptom-chasing and Ayurvedic subtle listening
Using taste as the first point of medicine
How your body is nature—and what that really means
Pranayama, Kundalini, and the importance of doshic-awareness in spiritual practices
Ayurveda as an intuitive, life-long perspective—not just herbs and food
The emotional whiplash of seasonal shifts and how to honor your energy
How to know when you’re too close to your own imbalances
Reflections on Sankhya, subtle energies, and how yoga and Ayurveda work together
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