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The Art of the Sunday Reset: An Ayurvedic Ritual to Begin Anew

Hands apply oil to a foot on a white bed as part of your Ayurvedic Sunday reset.

There’s a quiet power in starting fresh each week, not by pushing harder, but by returning to rhythm.


In Ayurveda, rhythm is medicine.


It steadies the mind, nourishes digestion, and softens the edges of stress.


This gentle Ayurvedic Sunday reset invites you to pause, breathe, and prepare for the week ahead with awareness instead of urgency.


No elaborate routines.


Just simple, sensory grounding to help your body say, “I’m ready to begin again.”




Step One: Release the Week That Was


Pour a cup of warm CCF tea (cumin, coriander, fennel) and sit where you can see the sky.


Take three slow breaths.


Ask yourself:


“What can I release from this week in thought, in effort, in energy?”

You might jot down a few words, or simply close your eyes and let them dissolve with your exhale.




Step Two: Return to Your Body


Warm a little sesame oil (or coconut or ghee if you're experiencing hot flashes) and massage it gently into your feet.


Feel the texture, the warmth, the contact.


This short grounding practice, known as Padabhyanga, calms Vata and signals safety to your nervous system.


If you’d like, end with a few slow ankle circles or a forward fold.




Step Three: Set a Weekly Intention


Open your journal or simply place a hand on your heart.


Reflect:


“How do I want to feel this week?”

The mind is a powerful tool.


If we can shift the thoughts, our whole feeling of the present moment can shift.


Let your answer be simple, steady, rested, and kind.


This becomes your compass as the week unfolds.



Optional Enhancements


  • Burn a little frankincense or palo santo to clear your space.

  • Add Brahmi (cooling) or Ashwagandha (warming) tea before bed for deeper calm.

  • Place a reminder note near your workspace: “I am in rhythm.”



Reflection Box


How does it feel to start your week grounded instead of feeling like you need to catch up?


Share in this box or the comments section below.







Ayurvedic Sunday Reset Closing Note


When you give yourself this reset, you invite clarity to lead your week instead of chaos.


Your body becomes your anchor and the quiet rhythm you can return to anytime.


Bookmark this page so you can return to it every Sunday for your new Sacred Ritual.


Come back next Sunday for your next Sacred Ritual — Evening Unwind for Vata Season.


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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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