🧘 Ayurvedic Movement & Wellness

Exercises & Yoga AsanasFor Every Age & Season

Discover the right exercises, yoga asanas, and pranayama for your age group, dosha, and the current season — with step-by-step guidance and Ayurvedic food pairings.

🌿 Ayurvedic Principle: Exercise according to your season, dosha & age for optimal health

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Showing 16 practices

Butterfly Pose

Baddha Konasana

gentle
yogavatakapha🧒 children
2–3 min
🕐Morning or after school
🌸 spring☀️ summer🍂 autumn❄️ winter🌧️ monsoon
  • Improves hip flexibility
  • Calms hyperactivity

Tree Pose

Vrikshasana

gentle
yogavatapitta🧒 children🧑 adults
1–2 min each side
🕐Morning
🌸 spring☀️ summer🍂 autumn
  • Builds balance and focus
  • Strengthens legs

Sun Salutation (Kids Version)

Surya Namaskar

moderate
yogakaphavata🧒 children🧑 adults
5–10 min (4–6 rounds)
🕐Sunrise
❄️ winter🌸 spring🍂 autumn
  • Full body warm-up
  • Improves stamina

Outdoor Running & Play

vigorous
exercisekapha🧒 children
30–45 min
🕐Evening (4–6 PM)
❄️ winter🌸 spring🍂 autumn
  • Builds cardiovascular health
  • Releases energy

Sun Salutation

Surya Namaskar

moderate
yogavatapittakapha🧑 adults
15–20 min (10–12 rounds)
🕐Sunrise (5:30–7 AM)
❄️ winter🌸 spring🍂 autumn
  • Full body activation
  • Balances all three doshas

Warrior Sequence

Virabhadrasana I, II, III

vigorous
yogakaphavata🧑 adults
10–15 min
🕐Morning or early evening
❄️ winter🌸 spring
  • Builds strength and stamina
  • Improves focus

Pranayama — Nadi Shodhana

Nadi Shodhana

gentle
pranayamavatapitta🧑 adults👴 elderly
10–15 min
🕐Early morning on empty stomach
☀️ summer🌧️ monsoon❄️ winter🌸 spring🍂 autumn
  • Balances nervous system
  • Reduces anxiety

Kapalbhati Pranayama

Kapalbhati

vigorous
pranayamakapha🧑 adults
5–10 min
🕐Early morning, empty stomach
❄️ winter🌸 spring
  • Detoxifies lungs
  • Boosts metabolism

Brisk Walking

moderate
exercisevatapittakapha🧑 adults👴 elderly
30–45 min
🕐Morning (6–8 AM) or evening (5–7 PM)
❄️ winter🌸 spring🍂 autumn🌧️ monsoon
  • Improves heart health
  • Aids digestion

Sheetali Pranayama

Sheetali

gentle
pranayamapitta🧑 adults👴 elderly
5–10 min
🕐Midday or when feeling overheated
☀️ summer
  • Cools the body
  • Reduces Pitta heat

Swimming

moderate
exercisepittakapha🧑 adults🧒 children
30–45 min
🕐Morning or late afternoon
☀️ summer
  • Full body workout
  • Cools Pitta

Chair Yoga

gentle
yogavatakapha👴 elderly
15–20 min
🕐Morning after breakfast
❄️ winter🌸 spring☀️ summer🍂 autumn🌧️ monsoon
  • Improves flexibility safely
  • Reduces joint stiffness

Tadasana & Balance Work

Tadasana

gentle
yogavata👴 elderly
10 min
🕐Morning
❄️ winter🌸 spring🍂 autumn
  • Prevents falls
  • Improves posture

Gentle Walking & Pranayama

gentle
exercisevatapittakapha👴 elderly
20–30 min walk + 10 min pranayama
🕐Morning (7–9 AM)
❄️ winter🌸 spring🍂 autumn
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Reduces arthritis pain

Shavasana & Yoga Nidra

Shavasana / Yoga Nidra

gentle
meditationvatapittakapha👴 elderly🧑 adults
20–30 min
🕐Afternoon (2–4 PM) or before sleep
☀️ summer❄️ winter🌧️ monsoon🌸 spring🍂 autumn
  • Deep rest equivalent to 4 hours sleep
  • Reduces chronic pain

Bhramari Pranayama

Bhramari

gentle
pranayamavatapitta🧑 adults👴 elderly
5–10 min
🕐Evening or before sleep
☀️ summer🌧️ monsoon❄️ winter🌸 spring🍂 autumn
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Lowers blood pressure

Age-Wise Ayurvedic Movement Guide

Tailored recommendations for each stage of life, aligned with Ayurvedic wisdom

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Children (5–14 yrs)

Kapha-dominant phase — focus on building strength, flexibility, and discipline through play

  • 30–45 min outdoor play daily
  • Simple yoga poses (butterfly, tree, cobra)
  • Sun Salutation 4–6 rounds
  • Avoid intense pranayama before age 12
  • Best time: morning & late afternoon
  • Food: warm milk, fruits, nuts, ghee
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Adults (15–60 yrs)

Pitta-dominant phase — balance intensity with recovery; build strength and manage stress

  • 45–60 min daily practice
  • Full Sun Salutation 10–12 rounds
  • Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana, Kapalbhati
  • Strength training 3x/week
  • Best time: sunrise or early evening
  • Food: seasonal fruits, lentils, whole grains
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Elderly (60+ yrs)

Vata-dominant phase — prioritize gentle movement, warmth, stability, and deep rest

  • 20–30 min gentle walking daily
  • Chair yoga and seated stretches
  • Pranayama: Bhramari, Anulom Vilom
  • Yoga Nidra for deep rest
  • Best time: mid-morning (8–10 AM)
  • Food: warm soups, ghee, sesame, ginger

Seasonal Exercise Wisdom

Ayurveda recommends adjusting your movement practice with the seasons for optimal health

☀️

Summer (Grishma)

Pitta ↑

Practice in early morning or evening. Favour cooling yoga, Sheetali pranayama, swimming. Avoid vigorous exercise in midday heat. Eat cooling foods — coconut, cucumber, mint lassi.

❄️

Winter (Hemanta)

Vata/Kapha ↑

Best season for vigorous exercise. Increase Sun Salutations, Kapalbhati, brisk walking. Warm up thoroughly before practice. Eat warming foods — sesame, ghee, ginger, root vegetables.

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Monsoon (Varsha)

Vata ↑

Practice indoors. Focus on gentle yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Avoid heavy exercise as digestion weakens. Eat warm, light, easily digestible foods — khichdi, soups, herbal teas.

🌸

Spring (Vasanta)

Kapha ↑

Ideal for detox and building strength. Increase activity gradually. Kapalbhati, vigorous yoga, cycling. Eat light, bitter, astringent foods — neem, turmeric, leafy greens.

🍂

Autumn (Sharad)

Pitta ↑

Transition season — moderate exercise. Cooling pranayama, gentle yoga, evening walks. Avoid overheating. Eat sweet, bitter, astringent foods — pomegranate, amla, coriander.