As each year came and went, I realized I couldn’t play around with my health any longer. I began to feel the differences in my body, mind, and skin each time I chose against the better choice (i.e. forgetting to wash my face before bed, eating a diet of processed foods, et al). So, to try to remedy the damage I’d done and feel better every day, I did some research. I reached out to health and wellness professionals about some of the best habits to start getting into. The majority recommended at least one thing stemming from Ayurveda. The ancient Indian healing modality has roots in a holistic and balanced approach to wellness. It revolves around three doshas, or energies, that make up each individual, and prescribes the best foods, practices, and workouts for your specific make up.
After really getting into the literature, I decided on a few habits that I could easily incorporate into my daily life. For me, it’s all about balance—the ability to understand and practice what’s good for me but still be able to keep it accessible and easy. I can’t get down with anything too time-consuming or limiting. Such is the case with the six things I’ve built in to my weekly schedule. There’s small changes in my diet, my (previously non-existent) workouts, and skincare routine. Trust me, the results have been palpable. Below, find the easy Ayurvedic habits that have made my life, skin, and health so much better.
FYI: I got naked and wrapped in a plastic air bubble in the name of detoxing—find out what happened next.
Source: Byrdie – Hallie Gould