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October Sacred Ritual: Ayurvedic Ear Oiling

A 2-Week Journey to Calm Vata Dosha and Increase Clarity


As the winds of Vata season stir, this month’s ritual invites you to listen inward.


In Ayurveda, oiling the ears is a deeply soothing self-care practice that calms the nervous system, supports sleep, and quiets the mind.


Woman preparing to oil her ears to soothe her nervous system and promote good sleep.
Woman preparing to oil her ears to soothe her nervous system and promote good sleep.

October Sacred Ritual Week 1: Ayurvedic Ear Oiling (Karna Purana)



Warm a few drops of sesame or Athreya Herbs' Healthy Ear Oil.


Lie on your side and gently drop the oil into one ear, letting it rest for a minute before switching sides.


Move slowly, letting the warmth settle into your body.

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This simple act of care is a reminder to listen closely to yourself and the world around you.

Bookmark this page and return throughout the month to reconnect, reflect, and deepen your ritual.

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Explore a longer blog post on this topic with more details about how to do this ritual here: 6 Ayurvedic Ear Oiling Benefits.



Reflection:


What do I need to hear, inside or out, that I have been tuning out?





October Sacred Ritual Week 2: Listening More Deeply--Continuing Your Ear Oiling Ritual



As you continue your Ayurvedic ear oiling ritual this week, notice how this small act of care begins to ripple through your days.


The ears are connected to Vata dosha, the energy of movement and sound (air and ether).


When balanced, they help us feel steady, centered, and attuned to the subtler rhythms of life.

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If you’ve been practicing at night, you might begin to notice deeper sleep or a softening of inner restlessness.



Reflection:


What sounds or silences soothe me the most right now?

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Additional Ritual:


Healthy Ear Oil by Athreya Herbs is one oil that can be used for this sacred ritual of ear oiling.
Healthy Ear Oil by Athreya Herbs is one oil that can be used for this sacred ritual of ear oiling.

Try adding a short moment of stillness before oiling the ears.

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Simply sit and listen to the sounds around you.


The hum of evening, the quiet in between.

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Warm a few drops of sesame or Athreya Herbs' Healthy Ear Oil.


If putting drops of oil in your ears feels a little too weird, oil the aperture (edge of the ear canal) and massage the outer ear.


Close your eyes and gently tug on the top of the earlobe, the back of the earlobe, and the bottom of the earlobe.

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Bookmark this page and return throughout the month to reconnect, reflect, and deepen your ritual.

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Tune back in every week for the Weekly Sacred Rituals.

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Written by Belinda Baer, Ayurvedic Practitioner & Founder of Wise Woman Ayurveda​​

Offering  wellness guidance for women who are waking up to their second act and want to feel deeply alive in their bodies again.

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I'm an Ayurvedic Practitioner from the US who was certified by the Kripalu School of Ayurveda and NAMA (the National Ayurvedic Medical Association) in 2011.

 

For almost 15 years, I have been helping women 40+ reconnect with their natural rhythms, get better sleep, and restore digestion—not with strict regimens or fad trends, but with grounded, time-tested Ayurvedic practices that feel like coming home. Learn more​

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