Reading your cycle as four seasons

Many women find it easier to think of the cycle as four seasons: a quiet winter during the period, a rising spring, a bright summer around ovulation, and a slowing autumn before the next period.

Ayurveda links the phases to the doshas. Vata is often described as dominant during menstruation, Kapha in the build-up, and Pitta toward the end of the cycle.

Start with a simple log

Track the first day of your period, energy, mood and sleep for three months. Patterns tend to show up quickly, and they make the Cycle Intelligence assessment far more useful.

Irregular or painful cycles deserve a conversation with your doctor, alongside anything you try at home.