Day 3.
The theme of today is release.
We’re letting go of all that doesn’t serve our body or mind. What may be released to create space for that stillness to come? We release the toxins from our body and mind through movement, breathing and cleansing practices.
Advised schedule for today
6:00 Rise
6:15 Ayurvedic morning ritual (see description below)
6:45 Drinking detox medicinal drink
7:00 Preparing herbal drink
7:15 Drinking herbal drink every 15 minutes
12:00 Preparing lunch
13:00 Lunch
15:45 Preparing electrolyte water
16:00 Drinking electrolyte water
16:30 Yoga practice (see video below)
17:30 Preparing dinner
18:00 Dinner
22:00 Goodnight
Anytime before 14:00: Energizing Kriya breathing technique (see video below)
Anytime during the day: Calming Pranayama breathing technique (see video below)
Menu of today
BREAKFAST
Juice
Blend and mix 1 handful of kale, 1 carrot and 1 juiced lime. Add 200ml of water. Strain (optional) and drink before breakfast.
Herbal drink (to drink throughout the day)
Peel and crush 20 grams of ginger and add to a medium size pot with about 2 liters of water. Boil for about 10 minutes. Drink a cup of ginger water every 15 minutes after taking the detox medicine.
Detox medicinal drink
Depending on your reaction to the castor oil on day one; add 15/20ml of castor oil to 150ml of water. Drink slowly.
LUNCH (only eat if hungry!)
Kitchari
Kitchari (see day 2 for recipe).
Electrolyte water (optional; if you have more than 8 bowel movements by 4pm)
Add 25ml of lime or lemon juice to 250ml of water, add 1 tbsp of coconut blossom sugar or honey and 1 tsp of Himalaya salt one by one and mix well. Drink half a glass every half an hour.
DINNER (only eat if hungry!)
Kitchari
Kitchari (see day 2 for recipe).
Ayurvedic morning ritual
When we rise, we tend to go along with the noise of the outer world - like checking your phone immediately after waking up (who doesn’t?). In Ayurveda, we use morning rituals to set an intention for the rest of the day - by starting with a moment of silence and self care.
Here are some steps for your morning ritual (this can be done before or after your Yoga practice, however your prefer):
1. When you wake, take a moment to be still. For a few minutes, take a moment to feel what kind of body you’ve woken up in. What is it that your body needs today?
2. Scrape your tongue (±7 times) to remove any build up toxins from the night.
3. Use your dry bush to stimulate the blood flow. Make circular movements from your toes up to the heart space.
4. Apply your self-massage oil. Keep your senses open! Smell the oil, feel the warmth of your skin and the touch of your hand.
5. Let the oil sit on your skin for a few minutes. Maybe take this moment to meditate (for grounding) or, if you could use upliftment, put on some nice juicy salsa music. Kriya or Pranayama breathing exercises (see videos below) are also very nice in the morning.
6. Take a warm shower, so your pores can open to soak up all the oil. Afterwards, your skin will feel soft and nourished.
Yoga class of today*
*Please listen to your body; modify postures according to your level (especially in case of injuries). For any questions or concerns, reach out to Anna (info@inner-purpose.com).
Pranayama breathing technique
Kriya breathing technique
