Overview & Traditional Lineage
The Turn of the Season (Ritu Sandhi) is a classical meditation rooted in Ritucharya; the ritu sandhi. A contemplation for the fortnight either side of a seasonal change — the period classical texts single out as the most destabilising of the year.
Primary Goals: Perspective. Themes: Seasons, Ritucharya, Transition.
Full Guided Practice Script & Cue Timeline
| Timestamp | Spoken Cue / Instruction | Pause |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | Sit somewhere you can see or hear outside, if that is possible. | 20s |
| 0:28 | Bring to mind what season it actually is. Not the date — the weather. | 30s |
| 1:06 | Classical Ayurveda pays particular attention to the fortnight either side of a seasonal change. | 35s |
| 1:50 | That junction is when illness arrives, because the body is still running the last season's habits. | 40s |
| 2:40 | So: what is different outside now from a month ago? Light, temperature, damp, wind. | 40s |
| 3:29 | And what are you still doing that belonged to the last season? Eating cold food into autumn. Staying up as if it were still light at nine. | 45s |
| 4:31 | Pick one thing to change. Only one. The texts recommend changing gradually at a junction, not all at once. | 45s |
| 5:28 | Sit with the season as it actually is for a moment, rather than the one you had got used to. | 60s |
Contraindications & Guidance
Gentle practice suitable for most practitioners when seated comfortably.
