The Rhythm of the Year with Hanka Zemanová – October

Our body is no longer running on its summer schedule, but it hasn't yet settled into a routine for the more challenging part of the year. Ayurveda calls the change of seasons the 'bamboo joint', saying that if a bamboo breaks, it only ever breaks at the joint. And October, much like February, is just such a 'joint'. • What preventive measures can we take to handle this transition as smoothly as possible? • How can we support our body's resilience, and why is our gut responsible for both our happiness and our immunity? And how do we treat colds at home once they take hold? • Why is October the month for rosehip picking for me? How do I dry them and how do I make rosehip jam from them? • What's our family recipe for homemade pickled cabbage, and why do we love celebrating with communal planting parties?