Ayurvedic Daily Regimes

Ayurveda is a complete system of medicine, and people turn to it for help in treating particular disorders. However no system can continue being effective if we keep living lives which cause physical and psychological harm. Ayurveda also offers simple and effective guidelines to support a healthy lifestyle. Following the Ayurvedic daily regimes is an extremely positive health step. These regimes can be individualized but the first four (on my list below) are good for all of us as an aid in maintaining or achieving balanced good health and well being.

Daily Regimes

It is ideal to start your day by remembering the Divine reality that is our life…..Take a moment to say a prayer or simply take a few deep breaths and be thankful ….

Get up by 6 am- if at all possible ( the sages tell us that early rising is the single most effective action to be observed to promote good health, happiness and longevity)

• First thing on arising: Scrape your tongue to clear it of the toxins your body has excreted during the night and clean your teeth.
• Give yourself Nasya ( a few drops of oil in each nostril and massage around eyes)
• Give yourself Gundush (a tablespoon of water or oil swished well around your mouth and squeezed through your teeth to draw toxins out and eliminate them)
• Take half to one tspn Triphala powder (straight or mixed with a little honey or ghee).
• Follow with a drink made of ginger, lemon and honey. Fresh ginger is best - put a few slices in a cup of hot water add a tablespoon of lemon juice and honey to taste.
• Give yourself an oil full body massage (massaging towards your heart with firm strokes) using warm black sesame oil.
• Evacuate your bowels
• Shower or wash, using warm (not hot) water, and finish with cool water
• Next is a good time to do some stretches, Yoga, walking in nature or whatever form of exercise suits your bodily constitution and state of health. (Some form of exercise is recommended regularly)
• Meals are best based around foods nourishing to all your tissues and balancing for your constitution. Food choices play a large role in healing and preventing disease..start simply by eliminating junk foods.
• Generally, wholesome food made with love and eaten in a relaxed manner will lead to better health.

Another simple Ayurvedic cleansing practise is to sip 3 to 4 cups of plain hot water between meals. This helps to move ama (toxins) from your body. It also helps in weight reduction, and clears the head nicely too!

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