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The Perimenopause Portal: An Ayurvedic Perspective on Transformation
Perimenopause is not a decline — it’s a sacred shift into wisdom, insight, and intuitive power. In this newsletter, we explore how Ayurveda and Naturopathy view this transitional phase of life, with guidance on how to support your body, hormones, digestion, and nervous system through grounding rituals, herbs like Shatavari and Ashwagandha, and practical lifestyle tools to restore balance. Let’s reclaim this stage of life as a rite of passage, not a problem to fix.
Grounding daily rituals to support your Prana and balance Vata
Ayurveda teaches that beyond our physical body lies the subtle body — a dynamic energetic system made up of chakras, nadis, and prana (life force). This subtle body reflects our emotional, mental, and spiritual health and is often where healing begins, even before physical symptoms appear.
When prana flows freely, we feel vibrant, clear, and connected to a greater universal energy — an intelligent field that transcends space and time. Practices like breathwork (pranayama), meditation, mantra chanting, and abhyanga (self-massage) help us tune into this field and support our energetic wellbeing.
At BioVeda, our Ayurvedic products are designed to be more than remedies — they are tools for reconnection and remembrance. Each ritual, from applying oil to sipping tea, is a way to come home to yourself.
Healing doesn’t start when illness appears — it begins with intention, awareness, and alignment.
Stay soft, stay aware, stay connected.
With love,
Carly Merlo
Ritu Sandhi, the Ayurvedic concept of seasonal transition, highlights the importance of adapting one’s lifestyle, diet, and self-care practices to maintain balance. Ancient texts like the Charaka Samhita emphasize the need for a gradual shift in habits to avoid doshic imbalances. As we enter Autumn, the dry and cool qualities of the season can aggravate Vata dosha, making grounding and nourishing practices essential. Ayurvedic oils such as Vata Oil, Dhanvantri Oil, and Bala Ashwagandha Oil provide hydration and support overall well-being. Complementing this with Abhyanga (self-massage), breathwork, warm foods, and herbal teas helps the body transition smoothly. Embracing these ancient wisdom-based practices fosters vitality and alignment with nature’s rhythms.
Ayurveda has long played a vital role in supporting women's health throughout life, offering holistic solutions to navigate the transitions of menarche, motherhood, menopause, and beyond. From balancing hormones during the first menstrual cycle to preparing for pregnancy with Garbhadhan Samskara, Ayurveda offers natural remedies and rituals to enhance fertility and reproductive health. During menopause, Ayurvedic practices focus on grounding, nourishment, and cooling therapies, while in later years, herbs like Ashwagandha and Brahmi promote vitality, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. Ayurveda honors the wisdom and strength of women at every stage of life.
