There is always something about monsoon and petrichor that invokes mystique. After a blazing summer, when the clouds burst, it is as if the Gods have blessed us with more than just water — it feels as if they have blessed us with a new lease of life.
For me the monsoon brings with it a renewed sense of well-being. I can finally turn off the drying AC and be outside without feeling as if I’m about to get a heat stroke. This simple change can make a marked difference in personal yoga practice. But there are a few pit-falls that the monsoon brings with it as well. As per Ayurveda, this is the season to watch out for — it when infection thrives, and Ayurveda encourages us to pay special attention to self-care. In fact, Ayurveda prescribes monsoon as the best time for undergoing their signature “Panchakarma” treatment, where the body goes through an intense detox.
Here are a few things that I integrate into my routine as soon as the monsoon arrives, and over the years I have seen that these help my well-being during the monsoon and into the seasons that follow.
Let’s begin with my nightly ritual. I make my own massage oil by combining organic sesame oil with my favourite essential oils — at the moment this is lavender, which is also great for sound sleep. I rub this oil over my body for five minutes making sure to massage the joints — the area behind my neck, behind my knees, my ankles and my wrists.
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