Lifestyle Ayurveda isn’t about tossing your whole life out the window and starting from scratch. It’s more like tweaking bits here and there towards better balance. You don’t have to drop all modern conveniences either—just take steps that fit into your everyday life. Given your situation with long work hours and stress, let’s take it step-by-step so it’s not overwhelming.
First off, about your digestion issues—eating at regular times is key. Sounds simple, but it’s effective. Skipping meals confuses your body’s internal clock and makes digestion sluggish. Set a routine where you eat around the same times every day, even if it means small meals during your breaks. Digestion also gets a boost from warm food and drinks, so try sipping warm water throughout the day. And yeah, figuring out your dosha (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) can help tailor what you eat. There’s quizzes online for this, or an Ayurvedic practitioner can guide you (in person is best).
Regarding morning routines, oil pulling, tongue scraping, are seen as helpful but they’re not mandatory for everyone. If you’re busy, maybe just start with the warm water with lemon as it kickstarts digestion. It’s small changes like these that add up over time. Once they settle in, add more when you’re ready.
Now, stress and mental health—Ayurveda does recommend practices like meditation and pranayama (breathing exercises). Simple breathing exercises only need about 5-10 minutes a day to start, which you can do anytime. Find what time suits, maybe before bed to relax or in the morning to energize.
In terms of just getting started, don’t aim for perfection. Focus on these core areas: regular meals, including some gentle movement like stretches or short walks, sipping on warm water, and fitting a few relaxing breaks in your day can already make a big difference. Small steps lead to big changes if they’re consistent and manageable. As you begin to notice positive shifts in energy and mood, it’ll naturally motivate you to gradually incorporate more elements of lifestyle Ayurveda.



