If you have too much Wind in your mind known as a Vata derangement, you may have trouble sleeping, concentrating, and remembering. You are certain to have a hard time meditating.
Routine is essential. Sleep, eliminate and eat at the same times each day. Say no to any invitations that are not part of your normal routine.
- Spend time in quiet and solitude. Sit or walkk outside alone for 10 minutes every day.
- Rest. Go to bed by 10:00 every night and get out of bed no earlier than 7:00.
- Take time to meditate or sit quietly. Nap.
- Warmth. Make sure you dress warmly, sleep warmly and stay out of the cold and cold activities. Avoid the wind including fans and ventilation from air conditioning.
- Nourishment. Follow a Wind Reducing Diet and eat at regular times each day.
- When you feel hungry between meals, snack.
- Drink warm waters and teas with herbs.
- Massage. Sesame oil is the preferred oil for The Wind. Massage in the morning.
- Give yourself a spa treatment of a hot bath or steam shower.
- Sit in the sun and brightly lit spaces.
- Restorative or gentle yoga.
- Say no. Turn down invitations and obligations until you feel more grounded.
- Read something spiritual.
Avoid…
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- TV, loud music, busy places and crowds
- Excessive talking
- Vigorous exercise
- Cold food and cold or windy environment
Add an Ayurvedic Remedy:
Ashwaganda quickly grounds the energy of the mind helping you to focus, remember, and sleep. It is not a sleep aid so it won’t make you sleepy. It just slows the thoughts in the out of balance mind and then you find you sleep better. learn more
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