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Ep 29: Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse Q&A — How to Move Through Seasonal Transitions with Clarity and Self-Attunement

Seasonal change is not just something that happens around us — in Ayurveda, it is something that happens within us.

In this episode, I answer the most common questions I receive every year about Ayurvedic seasonal cleanses, with a special focus on the Spring Cleanse. Whether this is your first cleanse or you already live a “clean” lifestyle, this conversation invites you to look beyond food rules and into the deeper purpose of seasonal reset practices.

We explore why Ayurvedic cleanses are traditionally done at seasonal thresholds, how to approach them gently and intelligently, and why the real gift of cleansing is not kitchari or herbs — but learning to listen to your body.

I also recorded this episode during eclipse season, a time traditionally associated with heightened sensitivity and the need for more intentional living. If you’re feeling foggy, overstimulated, or inwardly restless, this episode is especially supportive.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why seasonal junctures are considered powerful (and vulnerable) thresholds in Ayurveda
• How spring relates to Kapha dosha, and why congestion, heaviness, and lethargy often arise this time of year
• The real purpose of Ayurvedic cleansing — and why it’s not about perfection
• How supporting Agni (digestive fire) helps you move through seasonal change with more stability
• Why timing a cleanse is less about fixed dates and more about observing nature
• What actually happens during the Spring Cleanse (preparation, cleanse days, and re-nourishment)
• How much time you realistically need each day (and why rest matters just as much as food)
• What to expect if this is your first cleanse — including discomfort, clarity, and self-trust
• Whether you “need” a cleanse if you already eat clean
• How seasonal cleanses help cultivate self-attunement, not just symptom relief

Mentioned in this episode

• 🎧 Ep 19: Cosmic Rhythms and Mental/Emotional Clarity: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Eclipse Seasons
• A supportive listen for navigating eclipse season with more steadiness and clarity.
  👉 Link to Episode 19
• 🌱 Ayurvedic Community Spring Cleanse
  A gentle, guided seasonal reset focused on digestion, lymphatic health, and self-attunement.
  👉 Sign up for the Spring Cleanse here

A note from me

If there’s one thing I hope you take from this episode, it’s this:
Wanting to feel better is not the same as wanting to listen to your body.

Seasonal cleanses are not about getting it right — they are about showing up, imperfectly and honestly, to create space for listening. Over time, that practi

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Episode 28: Partner Support on the Ayurvedic Path

Why decisiveness, self-leadership, and clarity change everything

In this episode of the Lean on Ayurveda Podcast, we explore a topic many of us quietly struggle with:
feeling supported (or not) by our partner when we choose to care for ourselves differently.

Drawing from Ayurveda, lived experience, and conversations with clients and listeners, this episode gently reframes “partner support” and reveals why clarity and decisiveness are often the missing piece—not more convincing, explaining, or negotiating.

Whether you feel fully supported, somewhat supported, or quietly resentful, this conversation offers relief, insight, and practical guidance.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why partner support has less to do with your partner and more to do with your own clarity
• How indecision quietly creates resentment (even when no one does anything “wrong”)
• Why we sometimes use our partner as an exit strategy when we don’t fully trust our own yes or no
• Why self-leadership and personal responsibility are where it's at
• How to articulate the real return on investment of your Ayurvedic practices
• Why investing in your well-being is never selfish—and how your whole family benefits
• How seasonal cleanses, structure, and rhythm support not only the body, but relationships

A key takeaway:

Your Ayurvedic journey is not about changing your partner.
It’s about becoming more rooted in yourself.

When you are clear, grounded, and decisive about what supports your health and fulfillment, collaboration becomes possible, often naturally. Support grows over time as the benefits become visible and embodied.

You don’t need perfect support to begin. Support evolves as self-trust deepens.

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Join Our Community Spring Cleanse 🌱

If this episode resonated and you’re feeling the call to reset with the season, you’re warmly invited to join the Community Spring Cleanse.

Key dates:

• Preparation begins: March 15 (live Zoom call)
• Cleansing days: March 20–22
• Integration phase: through March 25

What’s included:

• Guided preparation (phasing out caffeine, alcohol & refined sugar)
• Optional digital detox
• 3 days of Ayurvedic mono-diet (kitchari)
• Gentle integration support (including a live Zoom closing circle on 22 March)
• A nourishing, supportive community experience
• Done fully from home

This cleanse is ideal if you:

• Want to align with the seasonal rhythms of Ayurveda
• Are returning to a practice that already supports you
• Are new to Ayurveda and want a grounded, accessible entry point

✨ Early bird pricing is currently available!

👉 Save your seat

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In this episode, I'm joined by Osi Mizrahi, founder of Osi Oils - for a deep conversation on abhyanga (self-oil massage), slow beauty, and aging with vitality and grace.

Together, we explore how ancient Ayurvedic rituals can become a powerful antidote to modern stress, hormonal transitions, and the pressure to “fix” our bodies — inviting us instead into practices of self-love, sensuality, and nervous system regulation.

This episode is a beautiful entry point for anyone curious about Ayurvedic self-care, especially women navigating perimenopause, menopause, burnout, or a longing to reconnect with ritual in everyday life.

In this episode, we explore:

• What abhyanga really is — and why oiling the body is considered an act of love (sneha) in Ayurveda
• How beauty rituals can support the nervous system, hormones, and emotional healing
• The connection between vata dosha, aging, dryness, and stress
• Why slow beauty is inseparable from slow aging
• How small, realistic rituals (even 10 seconds!) can make a profound difference
• The role of pleasure (kama) as a legitimate and healing aim of life
• How oiling the skin supports ojas, radiance, and inner vitality
• Why aging is not the problem — urgency is
• Practical ways to begin Ayurvedic rituals without overwhelm

👉 Learn more about Osi and her oils here: https://osioils.com

🎁 Listener discount: Use code LEANON20 for 20% off your order

Spring Cleanse with Vytaute

If you’re feeling the call to reset, rebalance your doshas, and gently support digestion, hormones, and energy levels, I will be hosting the next Community Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse on:

🗓 March 20–22, 2026 (more info will follow!)

A beautiful way to support vata and kapha as we transition into spring.

Key Ayurvedic concepts mentioned:

• Abhyanga — daily self-oil massage
• Sneha — oil, love, affection
• Vata dosha — movement, dryness, aging, nervous system
• Ojas — vitality, immunity, inner glow
• Panchakarma — deep Ayurvedic cleansing and rejuvenation
• Slow beauty / slow aging — ritual over urgency

Resources & links

• Osi Oils website: https://osioils.com
• Discount code: LEANON20 (20% off)
• Spring Cleanse dates: March 20–22

✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share the Lean on Ayurveda Podcast — and consider passing it on to a woman who could benefit from more softness, ritual, and nourishment in her life.

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