Devora Krasnianski speaks with Genia Taub and Jennifer Peck, Integrative Health practitioners about Ayurvedic self-care rituals for morning and bedtime. In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to overlook the importance of taking care of ourselves, but these rituals not only have physical benefits, they also send a powerful message to ourselves that we matter.
(Part 1 of the Ayurveda talks: https://youtu.be/wpOi5RiWNCc)
PRESENTERS
Genia Taub Yoga Teacher E-RYT, Health and Wellness Coach IHP FWTFL
Jennifer Peck Ayurveda Practitioner & Counselor
NOTES FROM THE PRESENTERS
- Self Care Morning Rituals: wake up 5:00-6:30 AM Drink Hot Water /movement/walk outdoors for 10 minutes/breakfast/ Oil Pulling/Tongue Scraping/Brush Teeth/Hydrate/Journal-Gratitude/Pray/Quiet Time/Meditation/Breath Work/Music Without Words/ Dry Brushing
- Self Care Bedtime Rituals: 9:00-10:00 PM
- Takeaway: Take time to be present – it’s the greatest thing you can give yourself
SHOW NOTES
03:02 Daily morning rituals to take care of yourself
10:38 Rethink your coffee in the morning
14:07 Start the morning with hot water drink
21:51 Wake up with the sunlight
24:54 Movement is so important in the morning
26:05 The benefits of a morning walk outside
28:02 Importance of breakfast and eating three times a day
32:36 Avoid eating at night
37:20 Oil-pulling and tongue scraping
44:13 Hydration
45:43 Journalling
46:31 Avoiding distraction
49:06 Changes in our midlife bodies
54:28 Be mindful because you want to keep your body healthy
1:00:58 Using a drybrush to stimulate lymphatic system
1:05:17 Wrap up —
