Ayurveda practitioner Salila Sukumaran walks through a bedtime routine: turn off screens an hour before bed, take a gentle walk, dim the lights, drink warm milk with turmeric or ashwagandha, massage your feet and navel with warm almond oil, then do ten slow deep breaths.
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Do you find yourself scrolling late into the night, feeling tired but unable to truly rest? Hi, I'm Salila Sukumaran, your favorite Ayurveda practitioner, helping you stay healthy, wealthy, and wise. And today I want to share a deeply calming Ayurvedic bedtime ritual that can gently guide your body and your mind towards restorative sleep. About an hour before bed, begin by switching off all screens. Instead, you can take a gentle stroll to settle your mind and aid your digestion. Keep your room lights softened with dim, warm lighting. Let the outside world fade. Now gently warm a cup of warm milk or plant-based milk if you're lactose intolerant. Stir in a pinch of turmeric or ashwagandha if you've had a stressful day. As you drink this mindfully, feel that tension melt away. Next, warm a little almond oil and massage it onto your feet and your belly button with slow circular strokes. This grounding touch soothes restless energy. Then close your eyes, take 10 slow, deep breaths. Let the breath melt any lingering tension. Save this ritual, share with a friend, and follow Salila Sukumaran Ayurveda for more ways to activate your inbuilt AI, your Ayurvedic intelligence.