Ratricharya: Ending the Day on a Relaxing & Calming Note

Here’s what you should do when you return home

• Wear comfortable clothes.

• Spend some time with your family. It reduces physical and mental stress and eases the pressure experienced during the day.

• Eat dinner as early as possible, preferably before sunset but if not, no later than two hours before going to bed.

• Dinner should consist of foods that are easily digestible. Avoid deep fried, cold foods, dairy products, sweets, rice, and yoghurt.

• Salads, boiled or steamed vegetables, vegetable soup, and breads are considered perfect for evening meals.

• A gentle head and body massage with an Ayurvedic oil helps improve the blood circulation.

• This should be followed by a bath to relax your muscles before going to bed.

• If working at night, sit on a chair that supports the back. Work under adequate light to reduce stress on your eyes.

• Avoid reading, writing, using the computer for too long or watching television late at night.

• Brushing your teeth and washing before going to bed is necessary.

• The ideal time to go to bed is between 10-11 pm.

Practice these tips to end your day peacefully and release the body and mind of stress. To know more about healthy lifestyle practices recommended by Ayurveda, consult a Jiva doctor today. Dial 0129-4040404 or click on ‘Speak to a Doctor’ under the CONNECT tab in Jiva Health App.