In Sanskrit, the word Dinacharya represents our daily self-care routine. These simple practices are meant to give daily nourishment to our sense organs which bring what is outside the body in.
Ideally, these are done first thing in the morning to prepare us for the day ahead.
Eye Care
Care for the eyes is important, as all day long we are taking information into our bodies through them. Taking care to ensure the first sights of the day are nourishing and pleasant can make all the difference. Instead of reaching for the phone as soon as you wake up and letting in bright light and possible stressful news in right away, splash some cool water on your face to refresh tired eyes. Take in a pleasant morning scene in a comfortable spot in your home. Give yourself these moments to be at your best when you take on the day’s tasks.
Nose Care &
Neti Pot
Your nose filters the air that you breathe all day, every day. That air, while supplying the breath of life, contains particles that can irritate the nasal passages and sinuses. This can lead to allergies and sinus infections.
Neti pot is a simple and effective way to clear out debris, pollutants and allergens that disturb the respiratory system. It can also clear out excess mucous present in the nasal passages.
Nasya Oil helps to cleanse the nasal passages of accumulated fluids in the sinus, throat, nose or head, relieving congestion. Daily use of Nasya Oil helps to release accumulated tension and stress in the head.
Tongue Care & Scraping
Gently scraping the tongue daily with a tongue scraper is an effective way to care for this very important sense organ. Not only does this practice remove bacteria and toxins from the tongue which cause bad breath, it improves digestion by gently stimulating digestive organs.
Abhyanga
Abhyanga can be a lovely form of self-care. This is a self-massage process, anointing the body with warm oils. This practice is very balancing for vata, and nourishing for the skin.
Starting with the feet, rub a generous amount of warm, high-quality, organic oil into the skin. Taking time and care with each part of the body, and emphasizing downward strokes for a grounding intention. Cover the whole body, even massaging into the scalp and ears. When oiled, keep the body warm in a sauna, a warm bathroom, or by wrapping up in towels for about 10-15 minutes, then simply rinse the oil off in the shower, without soap. pat dry with a towel, and let oil left on skin stay there, it will soak in soon enough.
Abhyanga is not always recommended. Consult your local Ayurvedic Health Counselor to find out if abhyanga is right for you.
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