A very good day/night to you all. We have heard of detox drinks/foods which eliminate toxins from the body and we have meditation and other means to cleanse our mind of toxic thoughts . What if there was a quick fix which did both together? And that is what I have termed as "Detoxifying the Spirit " Though mind you, detoxing the body does cleanse our mind too and vice versa.
- The topmost on the list for me is "Shinrin-Yoku" the Japanese practice which means forest bathing or taking in the forest atmosphere. For, instead of our alarm and other not so cool urban sounds won't it be wonderful to wake up to sounds from the nature ? Waking up in this manner will definitely contribute to physical and psychological good health. When we walk in the forest we take in phytoncides from the woody forest instead of the toxic smoke of carbon soot which clogs our lungs. So off I am this coming weekend for a mini "Shinrin-Yoku" in a nearby mini forest , till I get a chance to go to a better one.
- Another one based on the principle of Ayurveda is identify your dosha or elements of your body namely vata, kapha and pitta roughly translated as the airy element, watery element and the fiery element , (if you are clueless about what I am talking about click on "dosha" ). Once you know your body type have foods conducive to maintaining a balance between these elements because according to Ayurveda, this is required for a healthy body and of course while you are at it, throw in a couple of mind relaxing techniques suitable for your body type and voila you get Detoxified !!, mind body and soul!
- Always find time for activities you enjoy and for value added activities which make you a better human being in some way or the other. This may be in terms of health, wealth, skill set, qualification etc. The feel good factor will automatically prompt you to have a healthy lifestyle which keeps your body free of toxins.
- Do some breathing exercises , these are called "Pranayam" . I have been practicing these for years and vouch for there benefits. Your cells get oxygenated and you are refreshed fully. Watch this video to get a brief overview.
- Take out time for a lavish bath , no need for exotic spas , here's what you should do:--
- Use scrubs to scrub your body it improves the circulation.
- Take out those natural expensive soaps which you have been saving for some special occasion. (Activated charcoal soap recommended by a dear one remains my all time favorite).
- Aroma oils should not be left behind , they were meant for this very day.
- Put on some lovely music.
- Please ensure that you have this bath at a time when you wont be disturbed.
So friends , thank you for reading my blog, please do share your own methods of detox. With a wish that your mind, body and soul , infact your whole spirit is detoxified for a Zestyzealousliving , I leave you for today with this lovely quote.
“Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live.”― Jim Rohn
Love as always,
