Warmth and Comfort (Daily Routine)

Ayurvedic daily routine
Inwinter, the metabolism and the physical strength are stronger forhealthy people than at other times of the year. For this reason you cannow be more physically active. However always take care not to exhaustyourself, rather maintain a healthy balance of activity and rest. Inaddition to sufficient sleep, the regular practice of TranscendentalMeditation is a key to deep inner regeneration and relaxation. Thistechnique of consciousness comes from the same tradition as Ayurveda:from the Veda. The technique is simple to learn and easy to integrateinto everyday life. Hundreds of scientific studies have shown itsremarkable effect in many different areas of health, even when comparedwith other relaxation techniques. Regularity should be an especiallyimportant point in your daily routine, since regularity is good forbalancing Vata. Therefore be regular in your mealtimes, go to bed atroughly the same time – and not too late – and get up always at aboutthe same time each morning. A regular daily routine without overload ofstress will support the balance of the three doshas, resulting in aclear improvement in physical and mental well-being.

Reduceeverything that could compromise the balance of your Vata dosha,especially in autumn and winter. This means first of all stress factorssuch as too much pressure at work, long journeys, llate bedtimes and toomuch television. Maybe - for a change - read a good book, or listento some relaxing music such as Maharishi Gandharva Veda. Scent your living atmosphere with the balancing Vata Aroma Oil.

Herbal oils
The mucous membranes in the nose are especially delicate in cold weather. The best thing is to apply 1-2 drops of Nasya Oilin the morning. Where necessary you can also inhale using AyurvedicMint Oil. This consists of pure essential oils of camphor, mint,eucalyptus, and other herbs that Ayurveda describes as having apurifying, clearing and refreshing influence.
Please note that therecommendations presented here are of a general nature, which will be ofbenefit to anyone in the cold season. Under some circumstances,however, an Ayurvedic doctor may give other recommendations,individually suited to you.
The most important measures at a glance are:
1. A healthy amount of activity, rest, exercise, sufficient sleep and Transcendental Meditation
2. Strengthening, nutritious and hot meals
3. Regular daily routine – especially regular eating habits
4. Warmth – warm oil massage, warm food, warm clothing
5. Strengthen mind and body – with Ayurvedic food supplements


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