Lifestyle
Ayurveda teaches us how to keep agni strong and healthy, and how to restore its function if compromised. This revolves around what, how, and when we eat, as well as how regularly we exercise.
 WHAT TO DO • Eat at the same times each day • Eat a light and easily digestible diet of fresh, non-processed food • Fast regularly according to your health and dosha • Drink hot or warm water • Exercise regularly. |
 WHAT NOT TO DO • Overload your stomach • Eat when you are not hungry • Have cold drinks • Become stressed, or eat a heavy diet during periods of stress • Have too sedentary a lifestyle |
 MASSAGE The agni in the tissues needs to be strong in order for massage oil to be digested. A full oil self-massage can be too much too digest if your agni is weak. Stimulating oils, or dry-powder or silk glove massages are a good alternative. |
 EXERCISE Exercise stimulates and strengthens agni and the entire digestive process. Try to exercise every day, or at least two to three times a week. |
