Here, an Ayurvedic practitioner shares some of the core Ayurvedic tools, practices, and principles that kept her grandfather thriving throughout his entire life.
Bapuji also did a full 36-hour fast every two weeks. He fasted not only to give the digestive fire a chance to flush out toxins and undigested waste but also to disengage from the tongue and other senses for a deeper spiritual connection. He continued to fast until he was well into his 90s.Bapuji adopted a yoga and pranayama practice when he was a young boy at boarding school, and it became an essential part of his daily routine. Exercise was only a side benefit of his yoga practice.
, soothe the nervous system, stimulate the endocrine glands, and change the body's electromagnetic field. As a result, all 14 members of my family were inspired to adopt a strong practice too.Despite plenty of staff and a large family eager to help, Bapuji chose to do all his tasks except for cooking independently. This included hand-washing his garments and mopping the floor of his room. He believed that a person's self-worth depends on how self-sufficient they can be.