{"id":8396,"date":"2023-10-27T03:01:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T20:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8396"},"modified":"2023-10-27T03:01:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T20:01:43","slug":"the-wind-down-ayurvedic-practitioner-shivani-gupta-phd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8396","title":{"rendered":"The Wind Down: Ayurvedic Practitioner Shivani Gupta PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_0,w_2000,h_1334\/c_fill,w_700,h_400,g_auto,q_85,fl_lossy,f_jpg\/org\/7xuoor9m4lhgmhsfo.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<div end=\"false\">\n<p>There are two versions of my evenings: one is a decadent and delicious self-care night. The other is quick and simple. First, I&#8217;ll share the decadent version that I do when I have time:<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 p.m.:<\/strong> High tea with a snack that includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/healthy-fats-list\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/healthy-fats-list\" rel=\"noopener\">some healthy fat<\/a>. This is when I&#8217;ll sip my last green jasmine tea of the day<\/p>\n<p><strong>7 p.m.:<\/strong> Dinner is complete three hours before bed, and it&#8217;s time to move in nature for 45 to 60 minutes to release the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8 p.m.:<\/strong> All final work tasks and cerebral jobs are done. I wrap up the house, clean the kitchen, and do chores. Brew my cup of Deep Sleep tea<\/p>\n<p><strong>8:30 p.m.:<\/strong> Help kids complete their school tasks. Time to head upstairs for my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/this-daily-routine-will-get-your-circadian-rhythm-back-on-track\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/this-daily-routine-will-get-your-circadian-rhythm-back-on-track\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayurvedic self-care rituals<\/a>. I believe these not only enhance my sleep quality but also amplify detoxification and rejuvenation, prepping my body for optimal overnight recovery<\/p>\n<p><strong>9 p.m.:<\/strong> Wash my face, apply a face mask by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pratimaskincare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.pratimaskincare.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> Pratima Skincare<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>9:05 p.m.:<\/strong> Begin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/dry-brushing-guide\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/dry-brushing-guide\" rel=\"noopener\">dry brushing<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snatamkaur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.snatamkaur.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Snatam Kaur music<\/a> in the background<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:10 p.m.: <\/strong>Give myself an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/abhyanga-benefits-of-ayurvedic-self-massage\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/abhyanga-benefits-of-ayurvedic-self-massage\" rel=\"noopener\">Abhyanga massage<\/a> with Ayurvedic oils by Pratima. I&#8217;ll use the ultimate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/ayurvedic-ways-to-reduce-stress\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/ayurvedic-ways-to-reduce-stress\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayurveda hack for better sleep<\/a>: put oil on the tops of your feet!<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:20 p.m.:<\/strong> Begin soaking in an Epsom salt bath with essential oils to unwind and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/shower-and-bath-for-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/shower-and-bath-for-sleep\" rel=\"noopener\">heat up before bed.<\/a> Then I&#8217;ll take a quick hot shower and sometimes I take a cold rinse at the end to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/the-no-1-mistake-people-make-with-cold-plunge-from-an-md\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/the-no-1-mistake-people-make-with-cold-plunge-from-an-md\" rel=\"noopener\">drop my body temperature quicker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:35 p.m.:<\/strong> Brush my teeth using my copper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/tongue-scraping\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/tongue-scraping\" rel=\"noopener\">tongue scraper<\/a> to remove <em>ama<\/em> (toxins). I&#8217;ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/what-is-oil-pulling\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/what-is-oil-pulling\" rel=\"noopener\">oil pull for the oral microbiome <\/a>and do my skin care regimen. I&#8217;ll also apply a sleep oil by <a href=\"https:\/\/ipothecarystore.com\/collections\/ipothecary?sca_ref=3607443.jBJ8XjhHmQ\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/ipothecarystore.com\/collections\/ipothecary?sca_ref=3607443.jBJ8XjhHmQ\" rel=\"noopener\">ksahai<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:40 p.m.:<\/strong> Final cuddles and good night to my kids, then I get in bed in loose pajamas (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/bedtime-clothes-and-sleep-quality\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/bedtime-clothes-and-sleep-quality\" rel=\"noopener\">nothing restrictive<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/best-sheets-hot-sleepers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/best-sheets-hot-sleepers\" rel=\"noopener\">cooling sheets<\/a>. I also keep a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/celestite-crystal\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/celestite-crystal\" rel=\"noopener\">celestite crystal <\/a>on my nightstand; it&#8217;s said to help calm the storm that rages within your body and mind, helping to wash away your worries and negative thoughts like a soft rain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:45 p.m.: <\/strong>Read before bed (right now I&#8217;m reading <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tOeZoi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tOeZoi\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>10X Is Easier Than 2X: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less<\/em><\/a>) and take a few moments for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/gratitude-journal\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/gratitude-journal\" rel=\"noopener\">gratitude journaling<\/a>. Make sure my iPhone is at least 15 feet away from me before I go to sleep\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 p.m.:<\/strong> Cuddle up and go to sleep\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 a.m.: <\/strong>Wake up naturally, ground and express gratitude, then start my day<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;. And here&#8217;s what the simple version of my routine looks like. Reality check: This happens more often than not! But I notice that I feel so much better on days when I take the time to practice more self-care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:40-10 p.m.:<\/strong> Homework and events ran late. So, I get the family ready for bedtime as fast as I can. Then I take a hot shower, wash my face in five seconds, and use a heating pad in bed. I&#8217;ll put <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/gaba-what-is-it\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/gaba-what-is-it\" rel=\"noopener\">GABA cream<\/a> on my temples to support better sleep in a pinch. Scroll IG for 20 minutes, then pry my phone out of my hands. Go to bed by 10:30.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are two versions of my evenings: one is a decadent and delicious self-care night. The other is quick and simple. First, I&#8217;ll share the decadent version that I do when I have time: 4 p.m.: High tea with a snack that includes some healthy fat. This is when I&#8217;ll sip my last green jasmine &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[48,95],"class_list":["post-8396","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-sleep","tag-the-wind-down"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8396"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8396\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}