If you’ve ever tried to bring Ayurveda into your daily routine but felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Real life is messy… babies wake up early (sometimes they don’t even go to sleep), work gets chaotic, dishes pile up, and sometimes you’re just trying to remember if you drank water today.
The good news? Ayurveda was never meant to be rigid or complicated. It’s a science built for people living real lives. Small, steady habits done consistently will shift your energy, digestion, mood, and overall wellbeing more than any “perfect” routine.
Here are 10 simple Ayurvedic habits that seamlessly fit into modern life, even if you only have five minutes.
1. Start Your Morning With a Tongue Scrape
Before you even sip water, gently scrape your tongue to remove ama (toxins), freshen breath, and wake up digestion.
I love the Paavani copper tongue scraper… it’s sturdy, antimicrobial, and literally lasts forever.
Why it fits real life: Takes 10 seconds. Massive payoff.
2. Sip Warm Water Before Coffee
Warm water signals your digestive fire (agni) to wake up. It hydrates, flushes the system, and gently gets things moving.
Make it easier: Keep a thermos by your bed or set an electric kettle on a timer.
3. Do a Quick 3-Minute Oil Pull
Oil pulling is amazing for oral health, fresh breath, gum support, and less toxins on your tongue. If you don’t have time for a full 15-minute session, even just 3 minutes is great.
I use Banyan Botanicals’ Daily Swish, it tastes good and works fast.
Real-life hack: Swish while you shower, make your baby’s breakfast, or start the kettle.
4. Move Your Body Gently in the Morning
Ayurveda prioritizes movement… but not the hustle / bustle kind. Think more of the stretching, yoga, a walk, mobility, dancing in your kitchen kind of movements.
Just five minutes shifts your energy dramatically.
Mama-friendly tip: Do some breathwork while your toddler plays on the floor for some independent play time.
5. Have a Warm, Nourishing Breakfast
Warm food supports digestion, especially oats, stewed apples, mung, porridges, or simple toast + tahini.
Add spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, or cumin to make it more digestible.
Ayurveda is not anti-coffee, by the way… just drink it AFTER breakfast, NOT on an empty stomach.
6. Keep Tea Nearby Throughout the Day
A warm digestive tea keeps things moving and supports energy without spiking your nervous system.
I love keeping a box of Ayurvedist teas nearby. They have blends for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha (and a tridoshic blend) so you can sip what supports your current mood/season.
Real-life hack: Pour into a large thermos once in the morning and sip all day.
7. Eat With the Sun (As Much As You Can)
Your digestive fire is strongest midday. This doesn’t have to be perfect, just aim to make lunch the biggest or most grounding meal of the day.
Even if you work in an office, leftovers or a warm bowl of rice + beans is more Ayurvedic than skipping lunch or eating a cold salad.
8. Create a Mini Afternoon Reset
Around 3 PM, Vata rises (the air and ether elements), energy scatters, and cravings hit.
Choose one of these:
– Step outside for 2 minutes
– Drink warm herbal tea
– Take 6 slow breaths
– Stretch your neck and shoulders
Small resets prevent burnout and help you finish the day steady instead of frazzled.
9. Do Nasya Oil (aka nose oiling)
Nasya nourishes the mind, sinuses, throat, and even emotional balance. I know that for some people this might seem like an uncomfortable habit, but it is SO helpful. It’s especially supportive for anxious minds or dry winter months.
I love Osi Oils Nasya Oil (use code Bianca10 for 10% off your total) . The ritual is grounding in literally 20 seconds.
How to do it: Lean back → 1–2 drops per nostril → sniff gently → massage cheeks/brow.
10. Eat an Early, Simple Dinner
Early doesn’t mean grandma-early (although I do love the early grandma lifestyle), even just finishing by 7:30 PM can transform your sleep, digestion, skin, and morning energy.
Keep dinner simple: soups, dals, rice bowls, roasted veggies, or warm wraps.
If you’re a mom: Eat while the baby eats. EAT AS A FAMILY. Make this a habit, your family’s health and happiness will improve, Perfection is not the goal… consistency is.
Final thoughts: Ayurveda Works Best When It’s Doable
You don’t need the perfect morning routine, a 2-hour Dinacharya (aka daily routine), or a cabinet filled with expensive herbs and supplements.
You just need:
One or two habits done daily
Warmth
Consistency
Gentle self-awareness
Supportive tools that make it easier
These tiny shifts add up massively over time especially for busy women, moms, and anyone craving balance without the guilt or overwhelm.
With Love Always
-Bianca
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Ayurveda with Bianca 
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