{"id":29568,"date":"2019-10-14T06:41:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T01:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenaturalside.com\/?p=29568"},"modified":"2019-12-10T23:26:25","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T17:56:25","slug":"ayurvedic-evening-rituals-for-happiness-good-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenaturalside.com\/ayurvedic-evening-rituals-for-happiness-good-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinacharya: 9 Ayurvedic Evening Rituals for Happiness & Good Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tired, frustrated and scattered!<\/p>\n

Do you feel like this at the end of the day?<\/p>\n

This is no surprise that after going through a lot of mayhem during the day, your energy is drained.<\/p>\n

And what\u2019s even more surprising that you are unable to wind up your day in a constructive manner and don\u2019t provide your body the much-needed care to rejuvenate for the next day.<\/p>\n

Well, Ayurvedic Evening Rituals<\/strong> has come to your rescue and will make you sign off your day with an exclamation of delight. It would help you to boost your productivity, health, and mood.<\/p>\n

What is another plus point about this evening routine<\/em> is that it doesn\u2019t involve a set of difficult steps. All you need a little perseverance as practice makes anything perfect and easy.<\/p>\n

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Ayurvedic Evening Rituals for Abundant, Restful Sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ayurveda is a Vedic culture of India that focuses on the development nourishment of your mind, body, and soul. <\/em><\/p>\n

These Ayurvedic Evening Rituals<\/em> let you unwind and derive positive and restorative energy that is badly impacted by the usage of machines which left us distracted and unfocused.<\/p>\n

So are you ready to supercharge your evening routine<\/strong> that set the tone for the next day?<\/p>\n

Here, let\u2019s get down to the business!<\/p>\n

1. Say NO to Caffeine:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Follow this rule and keep your caffeine intake limited to mornings only as this is better placed there rather than in the evenings.<\/p>\n

Caffeine activates you for the next 6 hours. It\u2019s advisable to drink warm milk with nutmeg to calm your nerves or any herbal tea<\/a> such as hydrate blend tea; chamomile, lemon balm, and passionflower are all for bringing relaxation.<\/p>\n

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2. Have an early and light dinner:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to Ayurveda, the Kapha energy of water and earth are activated between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. that would slack the digestive system.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s better to take a meal before this time to make your digestion to run smoothly before sleep. That will also help in the stimulation of sleep-inducing hormones timely.<\/p>\n

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3. Don’t drink water with and immediately after meals:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is recommended to keep a 30-minute window after the meal as water dilutes the digestive juices, tampers your digestive system and disturbs insulin level.<\/p>\n

So try not to drink water with and right after the meal.<\/p>\n

Read more: 12 Simple Bedtime Habits worth Adopting for a Healthy Lifestyle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Chew some fennel seeds after dinner:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fennel seeds are taken for their anti-microbial properties as well as richness in fiber in many parts of the world. Fiber helps to bulk up in watery diarrhea, also eases constipation and prevents gas.<\/p>\n

Take a tablespoon of fennel seeds after dinner to make your stomach happy and healthy.<\/p>\n

5. After dinner, go for a walk:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Stick to this one habit as it saves you from many diseases caused by lying on the couch right after dinner. Go for a walk to smoothing your digestion even for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

I bet you\u2019ll feel light and less bloated even after your first walk.<\/p>\n

Read more: 151 Healthy Habits That Will Transform Your Life<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Decrease Stimulation:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Blue light from the screens disrupts your sleep and leaves your eyes strained as these stimulants are preventing your mind to switch off.<\/p>\n

Turn off your TV, computer, and phone 1 hour before your bedtime and dim the lights of your sleeping area.<\/p>\n

Read more: 69 Better Sleep Tips To Help You Sleep Like A Baby<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Massaging oil into your feet at night:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nature has placed some crucial pressure points in your feet that can relieve your whole body pain if touched rightly.<\/p>\n

This is why; you should pamper your feet with soothing essential oils<\/a> such as Vetiver or Sandalwood to help in sleep.<\/p>\n

8. Better sleep asanas:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Child, spinal twist or corpse pose are ideal for bringing peace to your mind and also relaxes your muscles which are engaged heavily throughout the day, especially hip area.<\/p>\n

Practice them and you\u2019ll feel their soothing effect.<\/p>\n

Read more: 7 Relaxing Bedtime Yoga Poses to Help You Sleep Better<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

9. Sleep early:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In Ayurveda ritual, Kapha dosha is a fast sleeper and the time zone for Kapha sleep is 6 p.m.-10 p.m. that\u2019s why it is advised to hit the bed at this time zone.<\/p>\n

Heavy and slow energy of Kapha will make you get a deep slumber.<\/p>\n

All\u2019s well that ends well; this is what becomes true every day thanks to Ayurvedic Evening Rituals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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