10h • General discussion
August Overview
August often greets us with clear blue skies, warm sunshine and gentle ocean breezes. While it still carries the fullness of summer, it also begins to invite us into preparing for the seasonal shift ahead.
As the mornings become a little crisper, the evenings arrive a touch earlier and the sunlight takes on its familiar golden glow, nature gently reminds us that change is already underway. Many families may be preparing for the return of school rhythms, work routines or new chapters unfolding.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, August is a beautiful bridge between the expansive warmth of summer and the cooler, drier months of autumn. As the landscape gradually loses moisture, our own bodies naturally begin to experience more dryness as well. This seasonal transition encourages the qualities of Vata dosha (dry, light, cool and mobile) to slowly increase.
The care you offer yourself in August lays the foundation for how resilient you feel through the months ahead. A little intention now can help make the transition into autumn feel smooth and nourishing.
Watch for signs that Vata may be increasing: Dry skin/lips, constipation, gas, bloating, difficulty sleeping, anxious or racing thoughts, feeling depleted or scattered, or recurring urinary discomfort. Dryness can also aggravate Pitta, sometimes showing up as itchy skin or irritated rashes — think of this combination much like a strong breeze fanning an existing fire.
Top Suggestions to Stay Well Nourished Throughout August:
🌻Daily or Weekly Oil Massage (Abhyanga): a great way to incorporate self care, healthy fats and support gentle detoxification. Choose oils specific to your skin & constitution. Sesame, Almond or Jojoba oil are all great choices. Avoid coconut as it is extremely cooling.
🌻Begin winding down for bed earlier: the autumn and winter naturally are sleepier seasons - so embrace the cozy nature and cuddle up with an extra blanket & your sweet babe (whether they are earthside or still growing in your womb temple)
🌻Fresh Foods of August: peaches, tomatoes, grapes, yellow squashes, cucumbers, jicama, pears, mangoes, arugula and carrots.
🌻Add sea salt, electrolyte powder and/or fresh lime juice to your drinking water: due to the dry heat, you will want to ensure your body can hold on to the moisture & hydration.
🌻Incorporate more oils & healthy fats: these are helpful to build an insulating layer of fat for autumn & winter. Cooking with homemade Ghee is always a fantastic choice year round. Grass Fed Butter, Tallow or Olive Oil are also great. Fish, Bone Broth, Olives & Eggs are a great addition. Coconut Oil & Avocado Oil used in moderation.
🌻Herbal Remedies: Ashwagandha, shatavari, licorice, marshmallow root and amlaki are great additions.
Now, let’s get to this month’s events here at Luminous Birth!
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Matthew Appleton's VIP Event is being rescheduled.
Keep an eye out in your emails & here in the Skool Village for announcements on this. Even if you registered prior to the live event, please check your spam & promotions folder.
🌻 Thurs August 6th - Live Community Call
🐝Thurs. August 20th - OPEN to ALL Community Call
invite a sister, friend, mama or couple who would benefit from being deeply held in the community. You have directions on how to invite them in your email. Or, you can send them to this link. Feel free to email or message Ashley if you need support with this.
🍃Thurs. August 27th - VIP Guest Speaker: Brittany Chambers from GoodNightMoonChild
“Integrative Infant Sleep: Neurobiological Wisdom & the Case Against Sleep Training”
"Western culture separates mothers and babies too soon, pathologizes normal infant behavior, celebrates disconnection and “independence”, and endlessly shouts “sleep training” despite interdisciplinary evidence reiterating the critical importance of warmth, attunement, and responsiveness." ~ Brittany
🐝 All Calls are scheduled for 1:30 PM EST | 2:30 pm ADT | 6:30 PM WET with the Link to Join in your Emails 1 Hour Before the Call or under ‘Calendar’ tab in your Skool App
🍃Note for September onwards: All community calls will be moved to a new time. Times have been updated in the Skool Calendar & emails will be sent 15-60 minutes prior to each call. The new times for the community calls will be: 12 PM PST | 3 PM EST | 4 PM ADT | 8 PM WET
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August Overview
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