As winters seep in and nature enters the phase of 'Hemanta', Ayurveda’s early winter season characterized by cool, heavy, rough, inward energy governing the nature, our body & mind, it is the time to reset & adapt to a new phase that demands slowing down! Winter is a season to embrace. When we adapt to Hemanta with intention, Ayurveda reveals one of its most profound beauty secrets, The more you nourish your inner world, the more luminous your outer world becomes.
Hemanta season is all about adapting to the dark phase of the year when the energies sin the nature return inward for preservation. Hemanta is a blessing for beauty and vitality, when we live in harmony with its rhythm, but it can also provoke dryness, sluggishness, and disturbed digestion if we resist nature’s cues.
Hemanta invites us to slow down & replenish. This season is all about strengthening your inner fire (Agni), deeply nourishing the tissues, and nurturing emotional calm.
In Ayurveda, winter is not a season to deprive, it is a season to nourish, moisturize, oil, and rejuvenate. Svarasya’s beauty philosophy aligns beautifully with Hemanta’s rhythm, emphasizing beauty is built from the inside-out through rituals, rest, warmth, and nourishment.
Why Hemanta Season Demands a Shift in Your Beauty Rituals
Winter aggravates Vata dosha with its cold, dry, and airy nature. This directly affects:
- Skin: More dryness, roughness, dehydration
- Hair: Increased frizz, breakage, lack of luster
- Digestion: Sluggishness, bloating, craving heavy foods
- Energy: Slower mornings, mood dips, sleep disturbances
But Ayurveda calls Hemanta the King of Seasons because the body’s digestive fire is naturally stronger now. If you nourish deeply, you build robust immunity, stable emotions, and a glowing complexion that lasts through spring.
Hemanta Beauty Inside-Out Rituals by Svarasya
Hemanta Morning Ritual - Warmth, Oil & Slow Awakening
- Begin with Abhyanga with Madyati Kaya Tailam (Self-Oil Massage) to restore moisture, calm Vata, improve circulation, and enhance your skin’s winter radiance. Oil massage acts like a protective cocoon, sealing hydration and strengthening the nervous system.
- Follow with a warm shower. Allow the heat to open channels and help the oil penetrate deeper.
- Sip warm water or CCF Tea that gently awakens digestion and flushes stagnation.
Hemanta Skincare Rituals for Dewy, Luminous Skin
Bring-in Rich, Ghee-Based Moisturizers & Ayurveda Ingredients for Winter in Skincare
- Winter calls for formulations infused with ghee, saffron, manjistha, yashtimadhu, the ingredients Svarasya celebrates for their glow-enhancing and Vata-balancing properties.
- Add Shata Dhauta Ghrita as a night ritual. A deeply soothing, cooling yet nourishing 100 times washed ghee cream is perfect for winter dryness, barrier repair, and morning plumpness.
- Use gentle cleansers such as Kiyomeru face cleanser that contains natural saponins from adzuki beans for deep cleaning the skin. Avoid stripping agents and opt for creamy cleansers or ubtans mixed with milk/ghee.
- Boost circulation with a face massage.
The Heart of Radiance in Hemanta Season - Deep Rich Nourishment
When Agni is high, nourish deeply.
- Eat Warm, Unctuous & Grounding Meals - Think ghee-laced khichdi, soups, stews, porridge with spices, sesame laddus, and warm milk with saffron.
- Increase Healthy Fats - Ghee, sesame oil, warm milk, nuts, seeds, these nourish the skin & protect the body from winter harshness from within.
- Add spices for warmth - Add ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, and turmeric to support digestion and glow.
- Avoid Cold Foods & Drinks - Cold foods weaken Agni and worsen Vata symptoms.
Hemanta Yoga & Movement Rituals
Your winter yoga practice should feel like a warm embrace.
- Choose Slow, Nourishing Flows - Choose Vinyasa flows, gentle Hatha sequences, Yin yoga, and grounding breathwork.
- Sun Salutations Every Morning - Sun Salutations ignite inner heat and support metabolism.
- Practice Pranayama for Warmth & Stability - Practice Bhramari for emotional nourishment, Ujjayi for internal warmth & Nadi Shodhana to attain for inner balance.
- Avoid Excessively Cooling Practices - These include forceful pranayama or fast-paced sequences.
Emotional Wellbeing in Hemanta Season
Winter can stir stillness, introspection, and emotional sensitivity.
- Create Cozy, Calm Spaces - Use warm lighting, soft blankets & calming essential oils to awaken & nourish your senses.
- Journaling for Inner Glow - Let emotions surface gently and journal what you feel. Let it all be released, winter is a season of emotional processing.
- Prioritize Sleep & Rest - Beauty builds during rest. Follow early nights and slow mornings.
Svarasya's Hemanta Guide - Winter Beauty Checklist
- Warm oil massage daily
- Ghee-rich skincare rituals
- Rich, nourishing meals
- Gentle winter yoga flows
- Kansa or Marma massage weekly
- Warm beverages, no cold foods
- Saffron-infused night rituals
- Early-to-bed routines
Radiance in Hemanta is built through warmth, nourishment, and ritualized self-care. When you align with winter’s rhythm, your skin glows, your emotions ground, and your inner fire strengthens.