Healthwellbeing

Feet Oiling Before Sleep

Healthwellbeing · Ayurveda ·
3–5 minutes
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About This Practice

Apply a small amount of warm oil to the soles of the feet before bed and sit quietly for a few breaths.

Traditional Ayurvedic night care often uses oiling of the feet to draw excess movement downward and support sleep.

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How to Practice
  1. {'step': 1, 'text': 'Warm a little oil'}
  2. {'step': 2, 'text': 'Rub into both soles'}
  3. {'step': 3, 'text': 'Massage heels and toes'}
  4. {'step': 4, 'text': 'Sit quietly'}
  5. {'step': 5, 'text': 'Go to bed without more stimulation'}
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Benefits
  • Settles evening agitation
  • Supports sleep
  • Grounds scattered energy
  • Eases tension
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SleepGroundingVataNight Ritual