One great way to care for your body is through abhyanga, which involves applying warm oil to your skin through gentle massage. You can do this on your own or have someone else do it for you. According to Ayurveda, it's best to do this before taking a shower or bath, and the kind of oil you use depends on your dosha- your Ayurvedic blueprint or current state of health. It's important to note that whatever you put on your skin gets absorbed into your bloodstream, so use only what you would be comfortable eating.
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Dry brushing, also known as garshana, is an Ayurvedic technique that promotes lymphatic health. It is essential to maintain lymphatic health as it filters toxins, viruses, and bacteria. The skin is our largest organ and is one of the drainage pathways via sweat. It drains fluid from the tissues of the body. Unlike the cardiovascular system, which has a heart that pumps blood throughout the body, the lymph moves primarily with exercise, breathwork, and massage.
Read moreHow Yoga and Meditation Can Support Your Physical Health and Mental Well-Being
The truth is when you live your life consciously, meaning you are aware of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. And, you take care of your breath to have a gentle rhythm and are present in every moment, meaning you aren’t stressing about the past, you aren’t chasing your future, but you simply exist in the now; you live yoga.
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