Comments on: Grishma Ritucharya: The Complete Summer Wellness Protocol

By: Manish Menon

Manish Menon — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:01:34 +0000

Been following this for 3 weeks and my energy levels are noticeably steadier throughout the day.

By: Jason Pillai

Jason Pillai — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:26:34 +0000

some of the herb names in english vs sanskrit are confusing, i ended up buying the wrong thing

By: Meera Choudhary

Meera Choudhary — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:34:20 +0000

Without knowing a patient's Prakriti and Agni status, applying a generic protocol seems premature. This kind of generalized advice can actually cause harm.

By: Vinay Nair

Vinay Nair — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:53:07 +0000

which oil for summer abhyanga, coconut or sunflower?

By: Kamakoti Pillai

Kamakoti Pillai — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The recommendation to consume alcohol in moderation as part of the Grishma cooling protocol, wine or beer specifically as in some Ayurvedic interpretations, seems at odds with most Ayurvedic guidance I have read about Pitta and alcohol. Is this an authentic Grishma recommendation or a modern interpolation?

By: Latha Sharma

Latha Sharma — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

What does Grishma Ritucharya say about use of artificial air conditioning? The entire seasonal protocol seems built around experiencing natural temperature with adaptation. Modern air conditioning fundamentally changes the thermal environment and I would assume disrupts some of the adaptation mechanisms the protocol is designed to support.

By: Nalini Pillai

Nalini Pillai — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The Grishma Ritucharya content on moonbathing and avoiding sun between 10am and 4pm is classical advice but there is a practical tension with vitamin D synthesis requirements. People in India who work office jobs are already D-deficient. Complete sun avoidance in summer may worsen that.

By: Mark Bennett

Mark Bennett — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:12:04 +0000

For someone who exercises intensely, the suggestion to limit activity to gentle swimming or shaded walks in Grishma feels like a necessary adjustment to protect Ojas.

By: Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson — Sun, 24 May 2026 23:43:51 +0000

After learning that Vata accumulates in summer due to dry heat, I am paying more attention to staying hydrated with room temperature water instead of ice cold drinks.

By: Matthew Green

Matthew Green — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:17:44 +0000

One detail that stood out was the recommendation to keep the head warm with warm water while the body gets a cool bath, a nuance I hadn’t seen elsewhere.