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Fall Detox with Ayurveda: Why Dry Brushing and Udwartana Are Your Seasonal Reset

As the leaves change and the air grows cooler, our bodies also shift with the season. According to Ayurveda, fall is ruled by Vata dosha, the energy of air and space. Its qualities are light, dry, rough, and cool. While these qualities bring creativity and clarity, too much Vata can leave us feeling scattered, bloated, heavy, or dried out.


This is why fall is the perfect time for a gentle Ayurvedic detox ritual. Instead of harsh cleanses or quick fixes, Ayurveda offers grounding practices that help the body transition with the season. Two of my favorite therapies right now are dry brushing (garshana) and Udwartana, a traditional herbal powder massage. Together, they act like a full-body reset.


Why Dry Brushing (Garshana) Belongs in Your Fall Detox Routine

Dry brushing is a simple but powerful ritual. Using a natural bristle brush or raw silk gloves, the skin is stimulated in light, upward strokes. This does more than just exfoliate:

  • Boosts circulation and brings warmth to the body

  • Supports lymphatic drainage, aiding detoxification

  • Gently removes dead skin cells for a fresh, radiant glow

  • Awakens the body in the morning, leaving you energized


In fall, when Vata’s dryness can make skin dull and rough, dry brushing restores smoothness and vitality.


The Power of Udwartana

Udwartana is an invigorating Ayurvedic massage done with warm herbal powders instead of oil. This therapy has been practiced for centuries to balance Kapha and Vata imbalances, and it’s especially beneficial in fall.


Here’s why:

  • Stimulates the metabolism and helps break down sluggish fat tissue

  • Improves skin tone and texture naturally

  • Reduces water retention, bloating, and heaviness

  • Clears stagnation and leaves the body feeling light, energized, and rejuvenated


Unlike oil massages, Udwartana is stimulating and detoxifying. It’s perfect for shaking off summer’s heat and heaviness while preparing your body for the colder months ahead.


A Seasonal Invitation

Fall is nature’s invitation to slow down, reset, and clear out what no longer serves us. Dry brushing and Udwartana are two simple but profound ways to honor this seasonal transition. To make it easier for you to experience these therapies, I’m offering a special this month only:


25% off Dry Brushing & Udwartana sessions90 minutes — regularly $125, now just $95


This offer is exclusively for women, and it’s my way of helping you align with the season, support your body’s natural detox, and step into fall feeling light, balanced, and renewed.


Ready to Reset?

Spaces are limited, and this seasonal offer is only available through the end of November. Book your session today and give yourself the gift of Ayurvedic healing.


Fall detox with Ayurveda: Discover dry brushing and Udwartana to boost circulation and balance Vata. Book now for 25% off this month.


Detox this fall with Ayurveda. Discover dry brushing & Udwartana to boost circulation, reduce bloating, and balance Vata. Book now for 25% off.
Detox this fall with Ayurveda. Discover dry brushing & Udwartana to boost circulation, reduce bloating, and balance Vata. Book now for 25% off.

 
 
 

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