How to De-Stress with Ayurveda

Stress is your body’s way of dealing with any kind of demand or threat. When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—your body’s defences react. It manifests an automatic response known as the ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction or the ‘stress response’. Owing to the chaotic lifestyle and the want to stay ahead of the curve, our daily troubles have increased leading to a rise in stress and anxiety. Work situations, health troubles, daily hassles, financial tension etc can lead to some kind of emotional turmoil. It can hence be said that stress is inevitable. 

 Apart from the upheaval stress brings it can also trigger other ailments – digestive troubles, weight management problems, heart diseases, reproductive issues, insomnia, body aches, memory loss are some of the issues that can tag along. 

 While you can’t eliminate stress from your life, you can take charge of it. Stress management through Ayurveda is a remedy you must have heard of. The good news is this can be of great value if you adopt it rightfully. Stress management in Ayurveda is simple. Here are some of its key points.

How can Ayurveda Reduce Stress?

 For years, Ayurveda has been regarded as a wonderful ancient system of healing with the help of natural herbs. It also recommends indulgence in breathing techniques and Yoga that helps ward off ailments naturally and healthily. Below are a couple of tips to help you experience this natural healing. 

 Stay Well Rested: Getting enough sleep is essential. It repairs the wear and tear that heals the body. It helps you approach even the most stressful situations with a calm demeanour. For adults, quality sleep for 7-9 hours daily is recommended. Please note good sleep is a combination of quality and quantity.   

 Get a Massage: Massage isn’t just luxury. It is quite an effective remedy to bust stress. Stress affects everyone in different ways. It can cause aches, pains, muscle tension, fatigue, emotional exhaustion, etc. Massages cater to the body and mind by releasing the accumulated tension and helping you de-stress, providing relief to the soul. You can try what is known as Shirodhara in Ayurveda. The term Shirodhara is derived from the Sanskrit words Shiro (head) and Dhara (flow). It is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy where a steady, gentle stream of warm oil is continuously poured over the forehead to help soothe and heal a frayed nervous system.  

As per Ayurvedic teachings, the gentle but continuous application of oil stimulates healthy blood circulation to the brain and pituitary gland. To this, the addition of herbs and essences can provide relief from symptoms of anxiety, migraines, insomnia and neuralgia. Shirodhara helps cultivate a sense of deep mind and body relaxation from head to toe. It allows your nervous system to begin repairing itself organically. 

Try Ashwagandha: Owing to its adaptogenic properties, Ashwagandha is the choicest rejuvenating herb that promotes longevity, encourages youthfulness, aids memory and helps steer clear of diseases. It acts as a potent Ayurvedic remedy for those who suffer from anxiety. Thanks to modern ayurvedic products. Today Ashwagandha is available in the most palatable forms. 

To make Ashwagandha a part of your daily regime you can consume the Kapiva Ashwagandha Capsules. These 100% natural capsules offer anti-anxiety and anti-stress properties that curb the effects of stress hormones and helps revitalize and calm the mind. They also play a vital role in aiding the nervous system that helps improve brain and cognitive abilities. You can consume 1 to 2 capsules daily or as recommended by the physician. Another fun way of including Ashwagandha in your diet is drinking Kapiva Ashwagandha Fizz. A delicious effervescent powder, this acts as a refreshing drink that will fade your stress away. It contains 50mg of Ashwagandha extract per serve. For daily consumption, you can pour one sachet into a glass filled with 150ml mild to cold water. Stir it if not completely dissolved and consume the drink within 5 minutes after mixing to enjoy the fizz.

Practice Yoga: A time-tested antidote for stress? Yoga is the answer. Yoga includes a combination of stress-alleviating techniques such as exercise, breathe-control and relaxation methods. Daily indulgence in this effective art can heal the common touchpoints of stress – mind, body and breath. Even 30 minutes of everyday practice can come a long way. Along with the Asanas you do also consider indulging in 10 minutes of pranayama and dhyana that will help mitigate the stress. 

Stress-Relieving Foods: What you serve yourself becomes a part of you. This part can either alleviate your worries or add to your troubles. A diet consisting of processed and convenience food, refined carbohydrates, and sugary snacks can increase the symptoms of stress. On the other hand, eating stress-relieving foods such as sweet potatoes, parsley, garlic, broccoli, chickpeas etc can help you live a healthier and fuller life with lesser stress. 

 Bottom Line

Stress management through Ayurveda is recommended in today’s day and age. With many brands making Ayurva accessible, you can make some super herbs a part of your diet without much hassle. Kapiva offers a range of Ayurvedic products that mitigate health ailments. For stress, consider trying the Kapiva Ashwagandha Capsules and Kapiva Ashwagandha Fizz in the recommended dosage. Each of them will help you de-stress!