A person’s morning routine, called Dinacharya in Ayurveda, sets the mood and focus for the entire day and, if enriching, improves all of life
Add these practices to your daily routine Last week, a friend called to tell me she was suffering terribly from spring allergies. We live in Southern Oregon where spring arrives gorgeous and loaded with pollen. I realized that for the…
5 steps to choosing a good mat Let me start by saying that the most important and best place to meditate is the place you will meditate. Yes, the message here is just do it! While it doesn’t always feel…
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Abhyanga warm oil self-massage smooths the skin and soothes the nervous system
At my age, trust me, i've tried every kind of skin care with varying results, but one of the routines i love most turns out to be a combination of castor oil and rosewater.
Oil pulling or oil swishing, as the name suggests, involves vigorous swishing of oil in the mouth that can have positive impact on teeth, gums, and even your sinuses.
One of the most important things you'll ever do in your life is meditate. It has physical and spiritual benefits.
Drinking warm water with lemon first thing in the morning jump-starts your system.
Does your morning routine enhance your whole day or is it so frenetic that you’re scattered before you even start? In Ayurveda, how you begin the day is so important that doing it well and consciously has a name – Dinacharya.
Neti pots aren’t a new idea. You fill a small ceramic or stainless spouted pot with warm salt water and pour it through your nostrils. This can really help you breathe easy.
In Ayurveda, that coating on your tongue in the morning is important for evaluating your state of wellness. The coating is called ama, which essentially means toxins, and you don’t want to leave it on the tongue.