GuideAbhyanga: How to Do an Ayurvedic Self Oil Massage at Home
Abhyanga is a warm-oil self massage from Ayurveda; this guide covers the steps, the oil for each dosha, how often to do it, who should take care and what studies show.
Topic
Vata, pitta and kapha, oil rituals, nasya and a self-healing routine.
GuideAbhyanga is a warm-oil self massage from Ayurveda; this guide covers the steps, the oil for each dosha, how often to do it, who should take care and what studies show.
GuideAyurveda says every person has a fixed mix of vata, pitta and kapha, and Daisy explains how to read your signs and eat to balance them.
GuideAyurveda recommends water stored in copper, and lab studies show it kills germs, but copper is toxic in excess, so use plain water only and keep the bottle clean.
GuideOil pulling is an Ayurvedic mouth practice where you hold or swish oil for about 10 to 15 minutes; this guide covers the method, the oil, the research and the cautions.

Article + 27-min videoDaisy explains nasya, the Ayurvedic practice of putting oil in the nose, and how to pick the right oil, apply it and time it for sinus, hair and hormone concerns.
Article + 27-min videoDaisy walks through her four-hour daily routine, from copper water and oil pulling to sunlight and pranayama, and says it works like free health insurance.
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Article + 16-min videoDaisy explains how she lost 13 kg in four months by eating for her heavy, slow kapha body type: light, warm, spiced food, more vegetables than grains, and an early dinner.
Article + 31-min videoDaisy says diets fail when they ignore your body type, and she walks through the body and mind signs that help you spot vata, pitta or kapha in yourself.
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