When should you do a detox? Ritu and the Haridwar seasons
· Dikssha Choudhary
Ayurveda times cleansing to the seasons (ritucharya). Kapha accumulates over winter and liquefies in spring, so Vamana is classically scheduled in Vasanta (roughly March to May). Pitta builds through summer and peaks in early autumn, so Virechana suits Sharad (September to November). Vata disturbs during the rains, which is why Basti courses are commonly run in Varsha (July to August).
In Haridwar the practical version is simpler: plan the spring course before the heat sets in, and the autumn course after the monsoon has passed. Both windows fill up, so book the consultation two to three weeks ahead.