A Guide To Healthy Living

Ayurveda teaches us that by managing our lifestyle we can reduce stress, improve energy and sleep, release toxins and increase immunity. Please try to incorporate the following into your life and daily routine.

• Upon arising, drink a glass of warm water (stimulates the elimination of wastes), clean mouth, massage gums, scrape tongue, wash out eyes, apply oil to nose or use netti cup and flush nostrils.
• Warm oil massage in the morning, using warm sesame oil or sesame and coconut blend. Use long friction strokes, starting with top of head, down to toes and back up again. Follow with a warm bath until you begin to perspire.
• Meditate every day, twice a day.
• Yoga daily
• Eating- Eat in a peaceful setting. Do not eat on the run, in a hurry or in an emotional state. Do not eat to fullness. finish eating at least 2 hours before sleep. 4 hours is ideal.
• Exercise 1/2 to 1 hour daily is all that is needed to maintain health.
• Fasting 1/2 to 1 full day. Start out with once a month and work up to once a week. Soups fresh juices or fruits are best to fast on.
• Do not withhold natural urges such as gas, bowel movements, urination, belching, sneezing, yawning.
• Avoid late nights, reduce hurry and worry. Care for yourself with love.

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