Seasonal Wellness Tips

We want to offer some inspiration from the practice of Ayurveda, often called Yoga’s “sister science”. 

April - Saucha (Clanliness or Purity)

Embrace Spring Cleansing with Saucha

As the first of Spring’s colors make their appearance, we witness Nature’s renewal and rebirth. During this time of the year, we too can benefit from seasonal cleansing to shed Winter’s heaviness and fully prepare for the rejuvenation of Spring!

This brings to mind the yogic niyama of "Saucha," which means cleanliness or purity. We can explore this idea in countless ways from physical cleanliness, to the purification of our thoughts, habits, and even our  environment. Feeling the urge to Spring clean? 

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April - Saucha (Cleanliness or Purity)

Here are a few ways to support your cleansing journey: 

Declutter and Clean Your Spaces: Clear out the physical clutter that may have accumulated in your living and/or workspace. Get rid of or donate items you no longer need. (Or join us for a clothing swap on April 14th!) Clean, dust, and organize your belongings in a way that brings harmony to your surroundings and promotes a sense of calm. 

Take Some Time for a Digital Detox: Reduce screen time or disconnect from devices for a few hours a day or for a few days. Use this extra time to enjoy Nature, catch up on reading, spend time with loved ones, take a new yoga class, or practice a long Savasana at home.

Cleanse Your Body: A seasonal cleanse can be as simple as taking 1 day, 3 days, or up to a week to: 

  • Wake with the light of the early morning sun

  • Move your body with gentle yoga or a walk in Nature followed by meditation and relaxation

  • Eat fresh seasonal fruits and veggies with nourishing whole grains

  • Hydrate with plenty of room-temperature water to allow your body to naturally detox

  • Support the detoxification process with detox tea such as CCF

  • Keep your activities and engagements minimal and enjoy downtime

  • Get plenty of rest, sleep is your body’s best time to purify

  • Journal and reflect on releasing what is no longer serving you and what you hope to cultivate in the season ahead


Listen to your body, honor your needs, and embrace the practices of saucha to purify your body, mind, and spirit for a sweet Spring season!

March - Asteya (Non-Stealing)

Springtime Green Mung Bean Soup Recipe

What is a Mung Bean?

Whole green mung beans, also called green gram, belong to the legume family and are high in nutrients and health benefits. They have a slightly sweet taste and a cooling nature that could even help fight heat stroke.

With their wholesome and cooling nature, you can continue to enjoy these legumes into the summer months, and those with pitta imbalance may find this recipe to be particularly rejuvenative and soothing.

Check out the Recipe Here!

Where to get Mung Beans?

While mung beans are popular other places in the world, we don’t typically see them in US grocery stores.

We recommend buying Banyan Botanical's Green Mung Beans but you can check your local health food store as well.

Recipe Created By Molly McConnell

Molly McConnell is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, RYT 500, and the co-founder of Cultivate Balance, an Ayurvedic practice that centers on collective wellness and radical self-care. Molly collaborates with clients to design an Ayurvedic Lifestyle that inspires re-alignment with nature’s intelligence through intentional nourishment, ritual, and rest. She recently taught a 10-hour Ayurveda Immersion here at Yoga Pearl. If you missed Design Your Life With Ayurveda, you can access the recording here.

Let us know what you think of the soup by tagging us on Instagram @YogaPearl

March - Asteya (Non-Stealing)

As we welcome the thawing of Winter and look ahead to the excitement of Spring — let us reflect on the Yogic Yama of Asteya, the art of non-stealing. In the last weeks of winter that seem to drag on, we may find ourselves looking ahead to brighter days, wishing that the day, week, month, or season would go quickly so we can move on to what's next. Yet in our rush from one thing to the next, we can easily miss the bounty in front of us. 

In our yoga postures, we can practice and master pose after pose but what about the spaces in between the poses? The subtle movements and strength of muscles as we gracefully move from one shape to the next. How often are we giving attention to the forgotten or uncomfortable spaces in between, on and off the mat?

When we let go of the urgency to move on to what is next, the stealing of the present moment in favor of thinking about the past or the future, we can begin to flow in harmony. We can find contentment in the present.

March - Asteya (Non-Stealing)

How can you meet yourself where you are today? Honor your heart today, befriend the transitions, and embrace yourself just as you are in the moment. It’s an opportune moment to check in with yourself and seek inspiration from the wisdom of Ayurveda, Yoga’s sister science. To offer insights and guidance, we invite you to take the Dosha Quiz from our partners at Banyan Botanicals.

Find Consistency in Daily Routines

  • Follow the rhythms of Nature by rising with the Sun and sleeping with the Moon.

  • Connect within and cultivate balance through Yoga followed by relaxation or meditation.

  • Eat your meals around the same time each day.

  • Drink plenty of fresh water and savor tea or coffee as desired.

  • Wind down in the evening by dimming lights and shutting down your electronic devices about an hour before bed. Use this time to read or connect with loved ones.

If you find yourself wishing you had more time in the day, or feel that your scrolling is getting the best of you — we encourage you to think about where you might be “stealing time” from yourself each day. Creating a supportive "dinacharya", or a daily routine can offer structure to your days for alignment, balance, and harmony.

Let us know how you wind down by tagging us on Instagram @YogaPearl

February - Ahimsa (Non-Violence)

The Sanskrit word for love is the same word for oil: sneha. Ayurvedic abhyanga is the self-love practice of anointing your own body with warmed oil through self-massage. Quite literally, offering love, compassion, and physical touch to every part of your body. Even those parts of your body that you may find challenging to love or accept at times. 

Self-massage is a revered practice in Ayurveda for many reasons. The benefits are said to include: 

  • softer, calmer, hydrated skin

  • increased circulation and lymph drainage to loosen toxins

  • ease of tension or stress accumulated in muscles or the nervous system

  • improved sleep

The practice of self-massage can be a meditation in cultivating a loving and compassionate relationship with your body. Each stroke is an expression of care and appreciation for the vessel that carries you through life, fostering a sense of love and acceptance.

February - Ahimsa (Non-Violence)

Ok, ready to give it a try? In the morning or evening, before your shower or bath:

  • (Use a high-quality organic oil such as sesame, sunflower, almond, or coconut.)

  • Use long strokes on your limbs and circular strokes on your joints. Massage your abdomen and chest in a clockwise, circular motion. Give special attention to any areas of your body where you notice tension.

  • (This is a good time for meditation or other self-care practices like trimming your nails.)

  • (To protect your drain from oil, use a washcloth or paper towel to remove some of the oil from your skin before showering.)

February - Ahimsa (Non-Violence)

Our February Picks from Banyan Botanicals:

TULSI ECHINACEA - Loose leaf herbal tea that supports a healthy immune system

DAILY MASSAGE OIL - Loose leaf herbal tea that supports a healthy immune system

SOOTHING SKIN BALM - Cooling and soothing skin salve that saturates and renews

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