In spring, there is a predominance of kapha dosha in the atmosphere. The warmth of spring starts melting the accumulated snow from winter. Likewise, accumulated kapha starts liquefying and running out of the body. This is why people tend to get spring colds. At the same time, booming flowers shed their pollen, which can also aggravate kapha types or people with accumulated kapha, creating hay fever and allergies. As usual, the following are general recommendations and people with a specific Ayurvedic regime should follow their practitioner's advice. Daily Routine Rub sesame or sunflower oil all over the body and take a warm shower. Yoga asanas to soothe kapha can follow, such as the sun salutation, bridge, boat, bow, locust, camel, cobra, lion, and cat poses, as well as spinal twists. Simple pranayama may follow the yoga session before meditation, which is good to practice on a regular basis, regardless of the season. Good types of exercise for this season are hiking, walking an...