Oil Pulling: Oral Detox and Gum Strength

Oil pulling (Gandusha) involves swishing a small amount of oil in the mouth for several minutes to draw out impurities and strengthen oral tissues. The act is gentle, rhythmic, and quietly grounding. It refreshes breath, enhances salivary flow, and supports gum integrity-the beginning of digestive awakening.

Tongue Scraping: Clear Palate and Healthy Digestion

A thin metal scraper (usually stainless steel or preferably copper) is drawn from the back of the tongue forward to remove the whitish film that gathers overnight. This layer harbors bacteria and metabolic residue that dull taste perception and strain digestion. Removing it restores the tongue’s sensitivity, enabling accurate taste signals that inform the digestive system before food even enters the stomach.

Nasya: Sinus, Respiratory, and Mental Clarity

Nasya is the instillation of a few drops of warmed herbal oil into each nostril to lubricate the passages, clear mucus, and calm the mind. The nose connects to sinus cavities and neural pathways, influencing alertness and mood. Nasal comfort also shapes how breathing feels, sensed by trigeminal receptors (tiny nerve endings in the nasal passages that detect temperature and airflow, helping the brain perceive ease of breathing).

Practical Application

• Clean your nasal passages mindfully, not aggressively.
• Gentle application for everyday use or when the nose feels dry or blocked, or as needed.
• Upaya Nasya Oil can be applied at any time of the day and all year round.
• Best applied with clean fingers and a caressing motion(careful with fingernails).

Body Renewal: The Art of Abhyanga, Garshana & Facial Radiance

Once the gateways are cleansed, the next step is renewal through touch. Abhyanga (oil massage) and Garshana (dry brushing) awaken circulation, nourish skin, and synchronize body rhythms with the movement of daylight.

• Abhyanga: The Language of Oil - Oil massage is more than skincare; it is an act of nervous-system nourishment. The skin, rich in sensory neurons, communicates directly with internal organs through mechanoreceptors. When warm oil is applied rhythmically, these receptors signal the parasympathetic nervous system to lower heart rate and cortisol, creating measurable calm.
• Garshana: Dry Brushing and Lymphatic Flow - Garshana, the ancient art of dry brushing, uses a raw silk glove or herbal powder to stimulate skin and lymph. It enlivens circulation, clears sluggish Kapha, and prepares the body to absorb nutrients more effectively.
• Facial Radiance: Nalpamaradi Thailam - The face is both a mirror and a messenger. Stress, pollution, and sun exposure first appear here. Ayurveda treats facial care as protection of the body’s outermost shield, not a cosmetic indulgence.

Morning Hydration: Medicated Drinks

The first drink of the day sets digestive tone. Warm herbal infusions kindle Agni (digestive fire) gently, unlike stimulants that spike acidity.

Practical Application

• Steep one teaspoon of powder or crushed herb in hot water for 5–7 minutes.
• Sip slowly on an empty stomach.