While this season brings so much joy, it also brings a unique kind of pressure a creeping sense of overwhelm, a to-do list that never seems to shrink, and for many of us, a familiar tension settling into the shoulders and lower back. That nagging back pain or feeling of being constantly wired isn't just a coincidence. In my years working alongside Dr. Ajit, I’ve learned that in Ayurveda, stress and physical discomfort are deeply intertwined.

The calendar may say spring, but many of us in New Zealand are still waking to grey
skies, cool mornings, and the lingering weight of winter. This in-between season, not
quite cold, not yet warm is when our bodies most crave gentle renewal. After months of
heavier foods and slower rhythms, it’s natural to feel sluggish, foggy, or weighed down.