In this episode of Deepen Your Yoga Practice, host Lauren Leduc shares practical and intuitive tools from Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, to help you stay balanced during Pitta season—aka summer. Learn how to cool your body, soothe your mind, and stay steady through the heat with holistic tips for movement, breathwork, nutrition, and self-care.

This episode is your guide to beating the burn—whether it’s physical, emotional, or energetic.

You’ll Learn:

• What the Pitta dosha is and how it affects your body and mind in summer


• Lifestyle practices to stay cool, grounded, and balanced


• Ayurvedic diet tips: what to eat and what to avoid in the heat


• Summer yoga practices, postures, and pranayama to calm intensity


• The importance of adjusting your pace and practicing softness

Try This:

• Wake before 6 AM for movement and meditation


• Add mint, cucumber, or rose water to your drinks


• Practice Shitali pranayama or Legs-Up-the-Wall


• Take evening walks under the moonlight


• Opt for cotton, linen, and cooling oils like coconut

Reflective Prompt:

Where is your inner fire burning too hot? How can you bring in more softness, sweetness, and ease this season?

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome + What Is Ayurveda?

04:30 – Pitta Dosha & Summer Energy

08:10 – Signs of Pitta Imbalance

11:22 – Summer Lifestyle Tips

16:40 – Ayurvedic Diet for Summer

20:44 – Cooling Yoga & Meditation Practices

26:20 – Seasonal Reflection + Invitation