How to follow an Ayurvedic Lifestyle?
Practice a Daily Ayurvedic Routine
1. Try to wake up between the hours of 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. The 2 hours before sunrise are supposed to be the purest of the day.
2.Be sure to eliminate the body's waste products at dawn to avoid illness.
3.Wash your eyes with rose water. Add a drop of sesame oil to the water when washing your
ears. Put a little oil in the nostrils to clear your sinuses.
4. Exercise early in the morning to keep diseases at bay.
5.Consider getting an oil massage regularly to delay aging.
6.Eat a light breakfast with fresh fruits.
7.Try to obtain gainful employment that fits your dosha type.
8. Plan to have a light dinner between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
9.Try to go to bed at about 10 p.m. to get at least 7 hours of sleep.
Follow a Seasonal Ayurvedic Routine
10. Follow seasonal recommendations to balance the vata, kapha and pitta doshas. Each of these mind-body types is more active during particular seasons. The seasonal directives for each are guides to keep them balanced.
11.Eat light foods and drink water with honey during Fall. Have regular baths and oil massages and avoid napping during the day.
12.Choose foods that are heavy during winter and drink warm water, cow's milk or juice. Have a tepid bath after your oil massage, dress warmly and exercise.
13. Drink more fluids during the summer. Avoid foods that are pungent, acidic or salty. Wear light clothes and avoid strenuous exercise.
14.Avoid foods that are cold, sour, sweet or difficult to digest during spring. Avoid daytime naps but have lots of oil massages and vigorous exercise.
Switch to an Ayurvedic Diet
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