Ayurveda for Everyday: 10 Simple Rituals to Restore Balance
Ayurveda is all about balance—body, mind, and spirit—woven into the way we move through each day.
Rooted in nature’s rhythms, this ancient practice guides everything from what we eat to how we care for ourselves, helping us find harmony and sustain long-term wellness.
At Tea & Tonic, we love integrating Ayurvedic rituals into our daily lives—small, meaningful practices that nourish us from the inside out. Here are ten simple ways you can do the same.
1. Start the Day with a Tongue Scraper
Each morning, before anything else, use a copper tongue scraper to remove the toxins that naturally build up overnight. It’s a simple but powerful way to freshen breath, support digestion, and clear the body before taking in the day.
2. Oil Pull for a Healthy Mouth
After tongue scraping, take ½ teaspoon of sesame or coconut oil and swish it in your mouth for 5-10 minutes before spitting it out. This gentle detox ritual helps clear bacteria, nourish gums, and freshen breath.
3. Wake Up Your Digestion with a Warm Tonic
In Ayurveda, digestion is everything—it’s the root of good health. Start the morning with something warm and grounding:
- Lemon water with pink salt to rehydrate
- Dandelion coffee to support the liver
- A strong, caffeine-free chai to warm the body and kickstart metabolism
Find our collection of organic chai and herbal teas here.
4. Give Yourself a Quick Self-Massage (Abhyanga)
Before showering, warm a little sesame oil and massage your body with slow, intentional strokes. This helps with circulation, moves the lymph, and deeply nourishes the skin. Pay extra attention to any areas that feel tender or tense—this is your time to reset.
Explore our body oils and wellness rituals here.
5. Eat Well, Eat Slowly
Ayurveda teaches us that it’s not just what you eat—it’s how you eat. Slow down. Enjoy every bite. Let your body take in the beauty, warmth, and nourishment of your meals. Eating in a calm, mindful way helps the digestive system do its job properly.
Curious about eating for your body type? Take the Sattva Soul Ayurveda quiz here.
6. Walk Barefoot on the Grass
First thing in the morning, step outside and walk on the dewy grass. This:
✔ Grounds you in nature
✔ Soothes the nervous system
✔ Supports detoxification through the soles of the feet
7. Take a Stroll After Meals
A 10-20 minute slow walk after eating helps digestion, prevents sluggishness, and encourages gentle movement to balance energy levels.
8. Support Digestion with Triphala & Turmeric
Herbs are a core part of Ayurvedic healing. Triphala (a blend of three fruits) helps with digestion and elimination, while turmeric reduces inflammation and enhances absorption. Pair these with meals for extra support.
Try Sattva Soul’s triphala and turmeric here.
9. Move & Breathe Daily
A little movement goes a long way. Even a few stretches or deep belly breaths each day can calm the mind, open the body, and restore energy.
10. Carve Out Moments of Stillness
Begin and end each day with a few minutes of quiet. Sit, breathe, observe. Let go of the rush and simply be. Ayurveda teaches that even the smallest pauses in our day can create balance.