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What is the first thing you should do when you wake up? Brush your teeth or gargle?
or
What is the last thing you think about at the end of the day for a good night's sleep?
Ayurveda suggests...
Usha Paan (drinking warm water in the morning) or Kaval Dharana (oil pulling) to start your day on the right note.
Ayurveda again emphasises the importance of sleep and why the Padabhyangam ritual (where you massage your feet with warm sesame oil) is the best way to unwind before sleep.
Over centuries, we have had this science at our disposal, and today it is leading the charge of becoming the most recognised, relevant, and necessary practice — across the globe — and for a good reason.
While your pantry often doubles up as your skincare, Ayurveda relies on kitchen ingredients for their medicinal properties like Cumin, Fennel,Tulsi (holy basil), Karpurapuspa (chamomile), Ashwangandha and Moringa all that work towards encouraging a healthy digestive and immune system and promoting mental wellbeing — it transcends beyond just potions and herbs and guides you through rituals, learnings, and experiences to discover, empower and heal yourself.
Ayurveda strongly advocates,
“If you can't eat it, don't apply it on your skin.”
Your skincare should consist of products that are made of natural and organic ingredients. The benefits your skin will obtain from these ingredients are the same as what your body would receive if you consume them.
THE AYURVEDA-YOGA CONNECTION
“YOGA IS A LIGHT, WHICH ONCE LIT WILL NEVER DIM. THE MORE YOU PRACTICE, THE BRIGHTER THE FLAME.”
We have all heard countless debates about how Ayurveda and yoga are the same. They do come from the same ancient wellness ecosystem, but they have very different origins. While Ayurveda originates from Atharva Veda (one of the ancient texts from the four Vedas), yoga originates from Patanjali (another ancient text). Ayurveda rejuvenates the body and encourages mindful living, whereas yoga purifies the consciousness through asanas (body postures) and boosts a mind-body connection. Both these sciences, however, have one principle in common, preventive and curative health, and thus complement each other.
This interrelation and co-dependency on each other has led to yoga being touted as the 'inseparable sister' of Ayurveda.
When put together, Ayurveda and yoga work harmoniously to help achieve a mind-body balance, thus, leading to a holistic self-care ritual. Practicing yoga with the fundamental Ayurvedic guidelines helps clear away whatever is in us that prevents us from living a whole and fulfilled life.
