Spring Cleanse

Perfect for post-winter vitality restoration

Why Spring Cleansing is Vital

After winter, Kapha energy (heavy, damp, sluggish) accumulates from heavier foods, reduced activity, and cold weather. As spring warms, excess Kapha manifests as congestion, allergies, sluggish digestion, and weight gain.

Spring Cleanse Focus

The spring cleanse emphasizes lightening, stimulating, and detoxifying practices. It reduces heaviness, clears stagnation, and reignites agni (digestive fire).

Organs & Systems Supported:

• Lungs and Sinuses – clears mucus and congestion
• Stomach and Lymphatic System – reduces sluggishness and ama (toxic buildup)
• Liver – supports detoxification as metabolism naturally awakens

Spring Cleanse Protocol

Energizing Foods:

• Light, dry, spicy foods (mung bean kitchari with minimal ghee)
• Bitter and astringent greens (dandelion, kale, arugula, nettles)
• Legumes (mung beans, lentils, chickpeas)
• Warming spices (ginger, black pepper, turmeric, mustard seed, trikatu)
• Minimize dairy, wheat, and sugar (Kapha-aggravating foods)

Detoxifying Herbs:

• Trikatu (ginger, black pepper, long pepper) – ignites digestive fire
• Turmeric – clears liver and blood, provides anti-inflammatory support
• Punarnava or Guggulu – supports lymphatic and kidney detoxification

Activating Therapies:

• Dry Brushing (Garshana) – stimulates lymph and circulation
• Svedhana (Steam/Sweat) – liquifies and clears mucus
• Active Yoga & Pranayama – kapalabhati, sun salutations, twisting poses