Meditation is an important part of an Ayurveda morning routine. This makes it perfect to use before yoga, meditation, or pranayama. Just 1-2 teaspoons every morning on an empty stomach enhances your respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems to boost energy, stimulate immunity, sharpen clarity and focus, and strengthen your body, mind and spirit connection. The Sanskrit word “prash” means to consume intentionally. This herbal blend was created nearly 5,000 years ago by the respected sage, Chywan, to improve the quality of life and increase longevity. One of Ayurveda’s best recipes to include in your morning ritual is Chyawanprash. Avoid swallowing and spit the oil into the trash when you’re done (so it does not clog the drain). You can brush your teeth either before or after this practice.Ĭollectively, these practices clean the body, allowing us to approach the day ready for new information, experiences, and sensations. 3. Hold or gently swish 1-2 teaspoons of sesame, coconut, or olive oil around in your mouth for 1-15 min to “pull” bacteria from your mouth and gums. Our nose is also the door to the brain, so this can help clear mental fogginess. These practices clean, nourish and open the sinuses to improve the flow of prana. Rinsing the nasal passages clears out allergens such as dust, pollen, and excess mucus. Before nasya, it may be beneficial to cleanse using a neti pot (jal neti) (especially during Kapha season). Tilt your head back and apply a couple drops of sesame, sunflower or herbal oil to each nostril. Eyes are considered the seat of the pitta dosha (the fire principle).Īpplying oil to the nasal passages (Nasya). Be sure to use warm and not hot water so as to remove heat and any build-up from the eyes. Splash water on the face to create a sense of freshness and maintain hygiene. Washing the face and eyes (Mukh Prakshalan). To clear this coating, scrape your tongue (preferably with a stainless steel or copper tongue scraper). On the tongue, the coating that you may see is a build up of toxins, or ama, that the body is releasing. Brushing your teeth also stimulate the taste buds and digestion, preparing the body for breakfast. Brushing your teeth is a necessary step to cleanse the mouth and remove tartar, mucus and other ama. If you’re unable to rid yourself of the previous day’s waste, toxins can be reabsorbed into your system.īrushing teeth (Dantdhavanam). In the morning, our bodies transition from lunar energy, which is calming and cooling, to a detoxification and absorption cycle. Add lemon and spices based on your dosha to enhance the detoxifying effects and boost your health.Įvacuating. Make sure the water is not cold, as this will “shock” the system, forcing your body to use energy to warm the water. This will help to cleanse the GI tract, stimulate peristalsis and balance PH levels. Begin by ingesting 8 to 16 ounces of room temperature or warm water to re-hydrate after sleep. Clear the gunkĪfter waking with the sun, the next step in an Ayurveda morning routine is to “clear the gunk.” During the night, our bodies have been releasing what we no longer need and sweeping toxins into evacuation channels. Bright lights (especially electrical light) are not recommended while your body and mind acclimate to the day. Use a lighted candle to illuminate the early morning. If you are able to develop the routine of rising with or before the sun, you may be waking in the dark. For example, Vata types often do well rising before 6:30 AM while Pitta types can benefit from waking before 5:30 AM and Kapha types enjoy benefits from early mornings of 4:30 AM. It’s also important to note that it can sometimes be beneficial to alter your wake time based on your constitution. If we sleep past 6:00 AM, we enter Kapha time, which can create more heaviness and sluggishness. When we wake with the sun, we are activating that transition of time and energy. During this transition, there is freshness and renewal, a state that prepares the body and mind for the day ahead. Wake before sunriseĪyurvedic principles recommend waking before sunrise or no later than 6:00 AM. The following morning rituals are based on Ayurvedic tradition and are intended to promote health in the body, mind and spirit. Living according to nature’s cycle help us create balance, peace, and health. That’s because in its most natural form, the human body aligns rhythmically with the passage of days, months, and seasons. One of the most important ways that we can maintain harmony and good health is by starting each day with a deliberate and mindful Ayurveda morning routine.
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