ayurvedic morning rituals
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Rituals for Vata, Pitta an Kapha doshasTRANSCRIPT
According to ayurveda,the first item one ingests sets
the mood for the rest of theday.
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Ayurvedic Morning Rituals
Are you a person who dreads waking up in the morning? Put your alarm on snooze, everyday? Is this affectingyour ability to work productively? Well, ayurveda has some solutions to kick-start your day so you can be up andrunning in no time. According to Ayurvedic philosophy, your immune system’s health depends on the choicesyou make every day. Ayurvedic morning rituals, called as ‘dinacharya’ assist in aligning the body with thenature’s rhythms and balancing doshas which ensures better emotional health.
Top 10 Morning Rituals:
1. Scheduling to wake up earlyIt may be hard at first, but the best way to become a morning person is byhaving a disciplined schedule. Try to go to sleep and wake up at the sametime every day. This will take a few days of continuous practice and then your body will get adjusted to the time,
soon you may not even need a clock as your body will act like one and wake you up.
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2. Wake up before the SunIt is considered ideal to wake up at least an hour before sunrise. This doesn’t mean you have to check to seewhat time the sun rises every day. Anytime between 4-6 am is good enough. Between 6-10 am is the Kapha(http://www.curejoy.com/content/ayurveda-the-philosophy-importance-of-doshas-vata-pitta-and-kapha-and-dosha-cycles/) energy phase, so if you wake up before you can benefit from the calming effects of sattvic(energy) in the air. But if you wake up later, that is during the kapha phase, you will feel more lethargic. Onceyou wake up, place your bare feet on the ground and feel the energy of the earth running through your body,you could do this with pranayama. (http://www.curejoy.com/content/yoga-therapy-for-obesity-lose-weight-with-yoga-and-pranayama/)
3. Morning drinkAccording to ayurveda, the first item one ingests sets the mood for the rest of the day. If you are starting yourday with a heavy cup of creamy, sugary coffee, you’re probably not doing it right. Switch to drinking a glass oflukewarm water flavored with a fresh slice of lemon. The warm water helps in stimulating the gastrointestinaltract. Lemons and limes are high in minerals and vitamins, they also help loosen ama (toxins) in the digestivetract.
4. Cleansing routineFace: When you sleep, a lot of repair work goes on in your body. Ayurveda recommends a splash of cold watera few times to disperse heat, or leftover pitta energy in your face.
Mouth: Tongue fuzz is a sign of undigested ama in the digestive tract. So, Ayurveda recommends a tonguescraper to dislodge ama, lest it be reabsorbed while eating or drinking. Scrape the tongue gently 14x times,working from back to front. Apart from dislodging ama, the taste buds also get an awakening of the gastric firerequired for flavoring food Overnight, trapped heat often dries out the mouth. So take a sip of cool water, swishit slowly and spit it out when it gets lukewarm. Repeat 2-3 times.
Teeth: For healthy gums and enamel, brush your teeth with a soft natural bristle toothbrush. (Hard toothbrushescan cause gum recession, pain between the teeth and gums and damage enamel.) Use a toothpaste free ofsynthetic chemicals and harsh abrasives. Ayurvedic toothpastes that contain herbs, such as neem, lohdra andkushta, will help stimulate gums and protect enamel. After brushing, rinse your mouth for two to three minuteswith warm olive or sesame oil (swish and spit, don’t swallow). Then use the index finger to massage theremaining oil into the gums with small, counter clockwise motions. A gum massage stimulates gum tissue,lubricates cells and cleanses digestive fire. Also, tap the teeth together a few times to stimulate the energymeridians that lie in the mouth.
5. Ear and Nose careMassage your ears by beginning at the top of the ear and use the thumbs and index fingers to rub the rim,moving slowly down to the lobe. Then place a few drops of sesame oil just outside the opening to the ear canalto keep vata (dry) energy in check. Ayurveda considers nose as the pathway to the brain, so rub a few drops of
sesame or olive oil just inside the nostril. This is said to nourish prana, improve voice, vision and clear sinuses.
6. Treat your eyes
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6. Treat your eyesIn Ayurveda, eyes are viewed as “the seat of the fire,” making them pitta in nature. Splash cool water on openeyes to help balance doshas. If your eyes are extra puffy or irritated, cover them with slices of cucumber orcotton balls soaked in aloe vera, cooled fennel tea or milk. (Goat’s milk is cooler but cow’s milk is also fine) oruse one of the following eye washes:
-Triphala eyewash:1⁄4 tsp of Triphala in 1 cup water, boil for 10 minutes, cool and strain.-Pitta eyewash: use cool water or rose water from organic rose petals.-Kapha eyewash: try diluted cranberry juice, 3-5 drops in a teaspoon of distilled water.
7. Aromatic oil massagesMassaging one or more energy channels with aromatic oil, floods the mind and body with healing energy. Startby choosing an aroma that matches your dosha.
-Vata: ginger, spikenard, cardamom, bergamont, vetiver, orange, saffron,-Pitta: sandalwood, lavender, rose, jasmine.-Kapha: eucalyptus, grapefruit, rosemary, cedar, sage.
Place a drop of oil on the ring finger of the right hand and rub it gently onto the third eye using small, clockwisecircles. Deepen and slow your inhalation and exhalation as you count to 11 full breaths.
8. BathsAll three doshas benefit from a quick cleansing, but water temperature varies by body constitution. Pittas benefitfrom cool water, while lukewarm water is ideal for vatas and even warmer temperatures are best for balancing,cool- natured kaphas. Ayurveda believes that anything put on the skin is eventually assimilated by the body, solower the body’s toxicity by avoiding products with synthetic chemicals.
9. Exercise regularlyExercise rejuvenates the body and mind, alleviates stress and fatigue. You can also exercise after an aromaticoil massage, the heat during exercise will ensure better absorption. You need not do very intense exercise.Light-moderate exercise is sufficient, yoga postures like sun salutations or a brisk walk around the park willensure you get that dose of fresh air and sunlight.
10. Breakfast bluesOne must never skip breakfast. A light meal is often best as it won’t overload the digestive fire, which peaks atnoon. Fruits, vegetable juice, non-fat yogurt, or grains like Millet (http://www.curejoy.com/content/millet-healthy-grain-heart-care-averting-diabetes/), Quinoa (http://www.curejoy.com/content/15-reasons-why-quinoa-is-called-the-most-complete-food/) or Amaranth (http://www.curejoy.com/content/amaranth-ancient-super-grain/) are bestto consume for breakfast.
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