Ayurvedic Morning Routine: It can be quite challenging to get by in today’s world with modern necessities and digital distractions as soon as you wake up. It can leave you feeling a bit lethargic. Falling into a routine and getting our circadian rhythms back on track will make us feel grounded, and in control of our lives, immediately making us feel energetic. There are a few simple ways to achieve a great morning routine with Ayurvedic guidance.
Sleep Well
Contrary to popular opinion, the morning routine starts even before you wake up, it is when you go to sleep the previous night. The quality of your day depends on the quality of your sleep. Waking up and sleeping at the same time every day will help to set a routine. Ideally, waking up at 6 a.m. helps avoid the Kapha dosha or heaviness to set in.
Expelling Waste
During your sleep, your body is not resting. Your body is trying to clean the waste and trying to accumulate all the toxins in your body. It is your duty to remove that waste in the morning by means of urinating and excreting. Bowel movements are important each morning because past the morning phase, one’s body falls back into absorption mode. When that happens, all the accumulated toxins that are meant to be excreted will go back into your body making you feel unnaturally irritable and fatigued.
Scrapping Tongue
Another way to rid your body of toxins is scrapping your tongue post brushing. Every morning a white film is deposited through the night on the tongue as an indicator of toxins being collected. Scrapping your tongue and keeping it clean helps you get rid of those toxins.
Self Massage
Giving yourself a massage may help calm your nerves in the morning. A soothing warm oil massage or abhyanga will pacify your vata and help you tranquillize your mind and nervous system. A good massage helps in circulation, detoxification, and stimulation of nerve endings.
Yoga
Starting your day with yoga can help you stretch your muscles, and activate all the organs and functions of the body. Deep breathing in the form of pranayama helps oxygen reach to every cell of your body and might help in reducing stress and anxiety.
With these simple steps, you can make a big change in your lifestyle and have a kickass day!
