# Summer Solstice & Ayurveda: How to Align With the Energy of the Season | DIVO-Ted Talks

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Published: 2026-06-26T15:11:00+00:00
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Nature never stays the same. The sun shifts. The weather changes. The trees adapt. The question is: are you adapting with it? ⸻ Quote from the Episode: “At the demarcation of the season, you are taking the time to push out all the excess dosha that’s not supposed to be there, so you have a fresh constitution to operate within the world.” ⸻ DESCRIPTION: As the energy of summer arrives, so does an opportunity to reset. In this episode, Nicholas explores one of Ayurveda’s foundational teachings: living in harmony with the seasons. Drawing from the concepts of Ritucharya (seasonal routines) and Dinacharya (daily routines), he explains why nature’s transitions are ideal moments for reflection, cleansing, recalibration, and renewal. This conversation examines how the doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—shift throughout the year, influencing everything from energy levels and digestion to mood, motivation, and overall well-being. Nicholas shares personal reflections on how seasonal changes affect his own constitution and why understanding your unique Ayurvedic makeup can transform the way you approach health. Whether you’re brand new to Ayurveda or already familiar with the doshas, this episode offers a practical reminder that wellness isn’t static. It is a relationship with the rhythms of life, the seasons around us, and the seasons within us. ⸻ A Map of Wisdom: Here are some of the places we go together in this talk: ✦ Why Ayurveda emphasizes seasonal living ✦ Understanding Ritucharya and Dinacharya ✦ How summer affects Vata, Pitta, and Kapha differently ✦ The purpose of seasonal cleansing and renewal ✦ Why health is a dynamic relationship with nature ✦ Learning to work with your constitution instead of against it ✦ How climate, lifestyle, and environment shape well-being ✦ Creati…

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