{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 20 Grounding in Fall For Vata Season: Ayurveda Rituals for Balance, Healing & Renewal","description":"In this episode of Espiritu Coffee Chats, hosts Arlene Salcedo (founder of Luna Soul Wellness, spiritual mentor, healer, and Ayurvedic practitioner) and Valerie Urrutia (owner of Surge Coffee) dive into the wisdom of Ayurveda to explore Vata season\u2014the transitional time from late summer into fall and winter. Arlene shares how Vata season, governed by air and space, influences our body, mind, and emotions. From allergies and restlessness to scattered thinking and anxious energy, this season can leave us feeling ungrounded. But Ayurveda provides us with timeless tools to restore balance. Together, Arlene and Valerie walk you through practical daily rituals such as: \u2728 Ayurvedic cleanses to clear the body after summer\u2019s intensity \u2728 Abhyanga oil massage to soothe the nervous system and nourish the skin \u2728 Grounding foods like root vegetables, soups, and stews to bring warmth and stability \u2728 Breathwork practices (box breathing, alternate nostril breathing, Ujjayi) to calm and focus the mind \u2728 Spiritual rituals\u2014journaling, moon gazing, candlelight meditation, and ancestral connection\u2014to honor the deeper meaning of the season This episode will leave you inspired to slow down, ground yourself, and embrace the spiritual invitation of Vata season: to release what no longer serves and prepare for renewal. Thought-Provoking Questions for Listeners How does the changing season affect your energy, mood, and routines? What would shift if you slowed down and created more grounding rituals in your daily life? Which Ayurvedic practices\u2014food, breathwork, or body rituals\u2014could help you feel more rooted this fall? What do you need to release in this season of letting go to create space for new beginnings? How can you honor both your body and your spirit during seasonal transitions? Why This Episode Matters This conversation is especially resonant for: Busy professionals & parents \u2013 navigating the chaos of back-to-school and seasonal change. Spiritual seekers \u2013 craving simple, holistic practices that connect them back to nature\u2019s rhythms. Wellness enthusiasts \u2013 curious about Ayurveda and its daily rituals for balance and health. Highly creative or anxious types \u2013 who tend to feel scattered or restless when seasons shift. Community-minded listeners \u2013 who value spiritual practices, cultural wisdom, and collective healing. At its core, this episode offers grounding tools for a restless mind, nourishment for the body, and soulful rituals that reconnect us to the cycles of nature. Click Here  Ayurveda 3 Doshas Episode \ud83d\udce2 Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on Instagram @espiritucoffeechats and let us know how you feel about the future of trade policies. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love! How to connect with us: Social media Arlene Salcedo: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lunasoulwellness\/ Valerie Urrutia: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/surjecoffee\/ Websites: https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/ https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/ https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/pages\/coffee-subscriptions https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/apothecary   Email: Arlene: iamlunasoulwellness@gmail.com Valerie: valerie@surjecoffee.com Podcast: espiritucoffeechats@gmail.com ","author_name":"Espiritu Coffee Chats","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/543512","html":"