Ayurvedic practises are nothing but incorporating things like healthy diet, hygienic practices, nourishment, and several other rituals for a happy and healthy mind and body. If you already regularly do yoga, following these Ayurvedic practises along with it can be very beneficial for optimum health. Here I am listing the best Ayurvedic practises to follow for a healthy body and mind –
TOP 8 BEST AYURVEDIC PRACTICES FOR HEALTHY BODY:
Tongue Scraping
Tongue scraping helps scrape away the bacterial growth and biofilm on the tongue that is responsible for pungent odour. Using a copper tongue scraper helps stimulate taste buds and improves the tasting ability. Helps detox the mouth and keeps your oral health in top condition. The copper tongue scraper removes the toxic debris is on your tongue also known as ‘ama’.
Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is nothing but swishing coconut oil in your mouth that helps remove the bacteria and also promotes oral hygiene. It helps reduce bad breath, prevent cavities, inhibit harmful bacteria in your mouth and also reduces inflammation. Oil pulling also helps improve gum health and make them tighter.
Shata and Neti Kriya
Splashing water on the face to wake up and feel rejuvenated is called as shata kriya. Using a Nettie pot to rinse your nostrils is nothing but Neti kriya. Shata and neti kriya is cleansing your face and nose as soon as you wake up to detox and start your day.
Abhyanga
Abhyankar is one of the best Ayurvedic practices to follow! It is nothing but massaging your body with warm herbal oil that helps hydrate your skin, calm the body and mind and also tone your muscles. You can perform self Abhyanga by warming up herbal or medicated oil of your choice and massaging it on your body before having a bath. Make sure that you are massaging your joints, abdomen, legs and arms and do not forget your ear, neck etc. Traditionally, you are also supposed to put few drops of oil into your ears to lubricate them. After you’re done massaging, you can have a bath. This process detoxes and rejuvenates you from head to toe.
Pranayama
Pranayama is a breathing technique that you can do as soon as you wake up or before your meditation. It helps strengthen the connection between your mind and body and provides relaxation and mindfulness. It also helps regulate blood pressure, brain function, lung function et cetera. This deep breathing exercise also helps stimulant metabolism and promotes digestion. It also helps massage your internal organs and provide your body with more vital energy.
Basti (Enema)
Basti or enema is nothing but lubricating your intestinal tract through the rectum and flushing out the toxins. It is done by introducing a herbal oil into the rectum directly. It is also called as panchakarma which is an Ayurvedic cleansing programme and is also done at a lot of Ayurvedic camps and programmes.
Sleeping Early
According to ayurveda, going to bed early is an ideal way to maintain good health and calm mind. Dim the lights and switch off the devices half an hour to 1 hour before you go to bed. This helps calm your mind, induce sleep and give you a restful undisturbed sleep throughout the night.
Drinking Water in Morning
After you wake up in the morning, drink at least 1 to 2 cups of lukewarm water as it helps activate the system and helps it function properly throughout the day. Also, drinking lukewarm water in the morning stimulates your bowel movement and keeps your metabolism in top condition.
