In this podcast Salila shares various sleep rituals and routines designed to help you achieve a better night's rest.

From relaxation techniques to bedtime habits, we delve into practices that promote restful sleep and overall well-being.

Join Salila  on a journey where sleep is revered as a divine healer, and discover how ancient practices can enhance your nighttime ritual for rejuvenation. 

Salila will guide you through creating an evening oasis with dimmed lights, aromatic incense, and the rhythmic serenity of Sandhya Vandana. 

Embrace daily rituals, or dinacharya, that harmonize with nature's cycles, and learn practical tips such as setting a digital sunset and indulging in abhyanga to usher in a peaceful sleep.

Experience the tranquility of an Ayurvedic sleep elixir designed to calm the mind and body. 

Salila shares a cherished recipe that combines the soothing power of turmeric, nutmeg, and poppy seeds into a warm beverage crafted to lull you into a state of restfulness. 

Ideal for those with high vata, like menopausal individuals or those feeling overwhelmed, this elixir promises peaceful nights and energized mornings. Sip this comforting concoction before bed and let conscious breathing guide you to a serene state, setting the stage for truly restorative sleep.

(00:08 ) - Ayurvedic Secrets for Restful Sleep

(10:18 ) - Nourishing Ayurvedic Sleep Elixir

(00:08 ) Ayurvedic Secrets for Restful Sleep

This chapter explores the struggle for restful sleep and how Ayurveda offers practical solutions. We discuss the sacred nature of sleep in Ayurveda, likening it to a divine presence that encourages healing and rejuvenation. We explore the importance of creating an evening sanctuary, with practices like dimming lights, using soothing incense, and engaging in the Vedic tradition of Sandhya Vandana. We highlight the significance of daily rituals, or dinacharya, that align with natural rhythms, including exposure to sunlight to boost serotonin levels. Practical tips include setting a digital sunset by limiting screen time, choosing calming evening activities, and incorporating abhyanga, a self-massage with warm oil, to prepare for sleep. We conclude with the power of conscious breathing to wind down and achieve a restful state.

(10:18 ) Nourishing Ayurvedic Sleep Elixir

This chapter focuses on creating an Ayurvedic concoction designed to promote restful sleep and calmness. Salila shares her personal recipe, which combines turmeric and nutmeg, known for their calming properties, along with poppy seeds. The preparation involves boiling a mixture of milk and water, adding the spices, and simmering it down to one cup. This warm beverage, enhanced with ghee or your preferred oil, is especially beneficial for individuals experiencing high vata, such as those in menopause or dealing with overwhelm. By consuming this drink 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime, I aim to provide you with peaceful nights and energized mornings.

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