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We talk a lot about the rhythm of our days and bio-hacking it with Ayurveda. In this post, we venture into another form of wellness: estate planning. As an estate planning...
A consistent daily routine supports mental health, circadian rhythm, and nervous system regulation. Research shows that predictable rhythms for sleep, meals, and movement can improve mood, reduce stress, and help the body function more efficiently.
A somatic reset is a simple way to calm the nervous system and bring the body out of stress mode. With just a few minutes and a few small movements, techniques like orienting, pandiculation, and grounding can help signal safety to the brain and restore focus and balance.
EFT tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a mind-body practice that combines gentle tapping on acupressure points with verbal affirmations. It is used to help regulate stress responses, reduce anxiety, and shift emotional patterns by engaging both cognitive reframing and somatic stimulation.
Sound therapy, from ancient mantras to modern binaural beats, can influence your mind, nervous system, and overall well-being. By using rhythm, resonance, and vibration, sound can help reduce stress, balance energies, and restore calm.
Oil pulling is a traditional Ayurvedic oral hygiene practice that involves swishing oil in the mouth for several minutes to help support oral health. Traditionally performed with sesame oil, oil pulling may help reduce bacteria, support gum health, and complement daily oral care practices like brushing and tongue scraping.
A hug may feel simple, but research suggests physical touch can influence stress, mood, and even immune health. From Ayurvedic perspectives on dosha balance to modern studies on oxytocin and cortisol, hugging may be a powerful way to support emotional and physiological well-being. That’s why it uses hug a medicine.
Vata, the Ayurvedic dosha associated with movement, can become imbalanced through lifestyle, stress, or seasonal changes. Certain yoga poses and slow, grounding exercises can help calm excess vata and restore balance in both the body and mind.
I’ve been contemplating if I should write this blog, but I figured if my trauma experience helps one person in any way, it’ll be worthwhile. The judges on America’s Got...