Hello Readers,
Most women I know are overwhelmed by their current commitments and lifestyles, and they all ask me the same question. How can adding more activities to your day, as dinacharya, be the solution for efficiently managing what you already have on your list?
The answer to this contradiction lies in shifting the focus from “how can you make time for self-care to why should you make time for self-care.”
Here are some simple and effective Dinacharya sets, extracted from my recent conversation with Salila Sukumaran to kickstart your self-care journey.
- Wake up before sunrise. Allow yourself to feel grateful for everything, as you start your day. Wash your face, hands and legs to release all the old energy and refresh your senses.
- Step out into some fresh air to align with the external environment. Later, make yourself a hot drink to kickstart your metabolism, and have a smooth bowel movement.
- Make a habit of examining your tongue everyday, and alter your habits accordingly. Once you brush your teeth, scrape your tongue to remove toxins and do oil pulling.
- Engage in some shamana activities to calm yourself. Apply ghee to your eyes and nose to rejuvenate and nourish yourself.
- Apply oil and gently massage your body. Engage in gentle exercises to help your joints and take a good shower using udwarthanam powders.
- Make sure you have a full and healthy meal including grains, lentils, legumes, fruits, spices, oils and seeds everyday. Also, ensure you have a gap of three hours between your meals. Wash your hands, face, legs and feet before and after eating to release energy periodically.
- Make sure you finish your dinner within 3 hours prior to sleeping. Go for a small walk after eating. End your day with Padha Abhayangam – foot massage and ensure you have a deep sleep.
If you would like to know more , tune into
#153 The Power of Dinacharya with Salila Sukumaran
Available at Ayurvedic Healing and Beyond Podcast.
The topics discussed in this episode are:
- Why is Dinacharya important?
- Exploring the most important rituals that are non-negotiables for longevity
- How to break the resistance towards practicing daily routines
- An practical guide of 7 powerful rituals sets for busy individuals to practice
- The science behind practicing Dinacharya
Host – About Dr Vignesh Devraj
Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician. He is the founder of Sitaram Retreast, Kerala – a space for authentic healing and transformation. Dr Vignesh is a committed practitioner and researcher on Panchakarma, an ancient body purification method that activates the body’s innate healing energies, providing the foundation for true health.
Guest – About Salila Sukumaran
Salila Sukumaran is a 4th generation Ayurveda Healer, TEDx speaker, Ayurvedic Nutritionist, Chef, Educator & Yogi based in Mountain View, CA. She shares her experience of how the power of Dinacharya – daily routines changed her life, and how she is now passing on the same knowledge to her clients from across the globe.
To know more, tune into
#153 The Power of Dinacharya with Salila Sukumaran
Available at Ayurvedic Healing and Beyond Podcast.
If you are interested in doing one on one-on-one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj, please use the link: Ayurvedic Consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj
If you would like to book an Ayurvedic treatment at Sitaram Beach Retreat, please use the link: https://www.sitaramretreat.com/
About Ayurvedic Healing and Beyond
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In Ayurveda, we say that health is the foundation to enjoy the beauty of life. This podcast is a guide for you to reconnect with the most powerful, natural healing resources in order to benefit from optimal health and vitality. We give you simple tools and practical advice to easily integrate herbal remedies and ancient healing methods such as meditation, breathing practices and ayurvedic nutrition into your modern lifestyle. Tune in, and be inspired by enlightening stories from genuine healers around the world sharing how natural healing transformed their lives.
