Ayurveda + Coffee
- Lynne Pike
- Nov 18
- 2 min read
Note on Coffee…
I have some exciting news!
You don’t need to eliminate coffee (or caffeine) altogether in order to be a “healthy" person.
Instead, try and notice how caffeine makes you feel when you consume it.
Your cravings may also be influenced by the season you're in...
SPRING
When spring comes, your body and mind go through a great transformation and both can feel a bit sluggish.
Coffee may fit into this season for you, especially on rainy days.
If you're not a fan of coffee, you may take chai with spice, or forgo caffeine altogether and consume your favorite digestive teas that continue to wake up your body and your mind.
SUMMER
The season of summer is hot + sharp... just like coffee.
For this reason, consider reducing coffee intake or switching entirely to green tea for a milder effect on your digestion + your mood.
A cooling summer elixir to have in your rotation could also be a cucumber + mint mocktail.
FALL
What about fall? Coffee is usually too stimulating in this very windy season.
Fall is erratic which can destabilize your mind and contribute to a racing mind. In lieu of caffeine, consider a digestive tea or substitute your coffee altogether with homemade hot cocoa — which could provide density and groundedness during this season.
WINTER
The time of winter is incredibly drying... just like coffee.
Try reducing caffeine, switching to warm lubricating teas, or continue with your nourishing homemade hot cocoa in lieu of caffeine.
The most important part to remember is...
How do you feel after you consume caffeine?
Noticing allows YOU to decide what's best for you in each moment.
You see, it depends.
Noticing helps you understand what's best (for YOU) from one season to the next, or when to perhaps leave a habit behind that is no longer serving you.
So instead of thinking all or nothing... notice and feel.
And from that quiet place inside, make a choice that's best for you.
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