Each of us has experienced stress in our lives at some point or the other; it can be brought about by so many reasons: from financial concerns, family problems, to regular work pressure, and so on. Stress can also be brought about by environmental factors, such as a lack of exposure to sufficient natural light and air, unbalanced chemicals from food, and the intake of stimulants over the medium to long term, including caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol.
According to the philosophies of Ayurveda, stress is a state where the mind is imbalanced. The mind is considered to be balanced when it is not agitated, and is perceived as firm and stable. When the mind is in a stable state, the individual has the maximum potential to act or behave in ways that continue to keep the mind in such a balanced state.
More specifically, the mind has three states or “gunas” - “sattva” (knowledge and purity), “rajas” (action and passion) and “tamas” (inertia and ignorance). Mental imbalances to these states are caused when “sattva” decreases and the “rajas” and “tamas” increase. As “sattva” decreases, mental strength, determination, and the power to distinguish right from wrong also decreases. When such a state is prolonged, the mind becomes stressed, and this may then lead to other mental disorders like anxiety, depression, fear, and nervous debility.
We present five robust tips to help you beat stress through the safe practices contained within Ayurveda:
1. Hydration
Drink a sufficient amount of water every day. Water is the best source to flush out toxins from the body and to ensure the smooth running of your digestive system. It also helps in keeping your skin and hair in a fresh state overall, and beat the heat during the warmer times during any given day.
2. Meditation
Since the mind is where stress begins, having the ability to calm it down helps a great deal. A daily investment in meditation for even 10-15 minutes helps one clear the clutter and feel rejuvenated for the rest of the day. Concentrate and consciously remove each of the disturbing thoughts from your mind to bring about a bright and airy focus, even if you're not spiritually inclined.
3. Bonding with Nature
Often, stress eventuates from the smattering of objects present and interacted with in a constant indoor environment. So the next time you have a break, give your gadget a rest for the day and spend time with flowers and trees in the sunshine outside. The sense and connection with mother nature that follows is soothing and goes a long way in relieving you of your everyday worries and stress in the process.
4. Healthy Ayurvedic Eating
Unhealthy food can not only upset the digestive system but can also be the eventual cause of depression. Include lots of seasonal fruits and green vegetables in your daily diet. This will clean up your system and improve your mental health. Also choose foods which are high in fibre content and make you feel light. Nuts like almonds and walnuts are great health boosters, and are a great accompaniment to breakfast in general.
5. Restful Sleep
Our body needs time to rejuvenate and to detoxify, and the best time for this process is sleeping. When we get a sound sleep, our inner cells work in harmony to strengthen our immune system and circulate vibrant energy throughout our body.
To get a good sleep night after night, consider taking a warm bath before bedtime and use essential oils such as lavender or sandalwood to calm you down prior to shutting off for the day. Complement this with slow and deep breathing to good effect.
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