How long does Ritu Sandhi last according to Ayurveda?

Classical texts describe Ritu Sandhi as spanning seven to fourteen days at each seasonal junction. The actual duration varies depending on how abruptly the external season shifts.

Why do some people get sick every year at the same time according to Ayurveda?

Recurring seasonal illness is the Ayurvedic signature of a dosha that reaches a predictable accumulation level at the same seasonal junction every year. Addressing the accumulation during the season -- before the junction -- prevents the pattern.

What is the difference between Ritu Sandhi and the seasonal change itself?

The seasonal change refers to the full transition from one season to another. Ritu Sandhi specifically refers to the junction period -- the transitional window before the new season is fully established. During the main body of a season the body has adapted and is managing effectively. The junction is specifically vulnerable.

What Is Ritu Sandhi and Why Does Your Body Feel Strange at the Change

What Is Ritu Sandhi and Why Does Your Body Feel Strange at the Change of Seasons? Ritu Sandhi is the Ayurvedic term for the transitional period between seasons -- the seven to fourteen days at each seasonal junction when the body is simultaneously releasing the accumulated dosha of the outgoing season and preparing for the incoming one. It is the reason your body feels off at seasonal transitions, why you get sick more easily in these windows, and why what worked last month suddenly stops working. Understanding Ritu Sandhi is understanding why wellness is not static. Every year without fail I get messages from people who felt great all winter and then suddenly, in March, feel like they are falling apart. Their sleep is off. Their digestion is strange. Their energy is inconsistent. Nothing