Yoga, Ayurveda and skincare: Your perfect evening routine

Yoga is known to strengthen the body and mind, promote flexibility and reduce stress. But did you know that it can also have a positive impact on your skin health? Reducing stress through yoga lowers cortisol levels, improves blood circulation and supports regeneration - all factors that contribute to a radiant skin. But let's be honest: yoga alone is not always enough to solve skin problems. This is where Ayurveda comes into play, the millennia-old Indian healing art that perfectly complements both yoga and modern skincare.

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda means ‘science of life’ and is a holistic system based on the Vedic scriptures - just like yoga. Both approaches aim to harmonise body, mind and soul. While yoga strengthens inner balance through movement, breathing techniques and meditation, Ayurveda offers practical tools to support this state, e.g. through diet, routines and herbs.

The three doshas play a central role in Ayurveda. They describe different energy principles that influence our well-being.

What are Doshas?

Doshas are the basic bioenergetic principles in Ayurveda that influence the body and mind. There are three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha. Each person has an individual combination of these energies that determines their physical and mental characteristics.

1. Vata: Stands for the elements of air and space. It is responsible for movement, creativity and flexibility.

2. Pitta: Symbolises fire and water. It regulates metabolism, digestion and body temperature.

3. Kapha: Symbolises earth and water. Kapha is responsible for stability, strength and moisture in the body.

What happens if the doshas are imbalanced?

In Ayurveda, health means that the doshas are in balance. An imbalance can be caused by external influences such as stress, poor diet, irregular sleep patterns or environmental factors.

• Vata imbalance: Can manifest as dryness (e.g. skin, hair), insomnia, anxiety or constipation.

• Pitta imbalance: Often leads to overheating, irritability, inflammation or digestive problems.

• Kapha imbalance: Can lead to sluggishness, weight gain, oily skin or blocked sinuses.

Each imbalance manifests differently depending on your personal constitution. The key is to recognise the causes and restore the balance with targeted measures such as yoga, diet or Ayurvedic routines.

The connection to skin

As the skin is considered a reflection of inner health, a dosha imbalance is often clearly visible on the skin:

Vata: Dry, cracked skin, fine wrinkles.

Pitta: Acne, inflammation, redness.

Kapha: Shiny, oily skin, clogged pores.

A combination of yoga, Ayurvedic nutrition and specially formulated skincare products can help to harmonise the doshas and ensure a radiant complexion.

THE DOSHA TEST

If you want to find out which individual Dosha combination you have, I recommend the Dosha test by Hale Pule. It's a little more detailed and takes longer than other tests, but that's what makes it so valuable. I personally think it's great because it goes into much more detail on various aspects and gives you an even better understanding of your Ayurvedic type. You can find the test directly on the Hale Pule website 🌿

How is Ayurveda integrated into skin care?

The skincare brand Vedic Lab utilises the principles of Ayurveda and combines them with modern science. What makes it special? It is not topped up with ordinary water, but with ingredients such as almond milk, which are active ingredients in themselves. Almond milk is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, which soothe the skin and protect it from harmful environmental influences.

Other Ayurvedic ingredients such as:

• Ashwagandha: known for its stress-reducing properties, which counteracts skin ageing.

• Brahmi: supports regeneration and promotes an even complexion.

• Triphala: a mixture of three fruits that reduces inflammation and can detoxify the skin.

The products are not only organic, but also vegan and cruelty-free.

How yoga and Ayurveda work together to improve your skin

The combination of yoga and Ayurvedic skincare is unbeatable. Yoga promotes blood circulation and oxygenation of the skin, while the Ayurvedic ingredients from Vedic Lab specifically combat inflammation, moisturise and strengthen the skin barrier. Especially in the evening, when the body switches to regeneration, this combination can work wonders.

A relaxed evening routine could look like this:

1. Gentle yoga: e.g. forward bends or twisting postures to induce relaxation.

2. Meditation or breathing exercises: to reduce stress and prepare for sleep.

3. Care with Vedic Lab products: Use their evening series to nourish your skin with active ingredients such as almond milk and Ayurvedic herbs.

Your discount code for Vedic Lab

If you would like to try the products from Vedic Lab, I have a little bonus for you: With this discount code SO25RE you get a 25% discount. So you can integrate Ayurveda and yoga directly into your evening routine and look forward to radiant skin and restful nights.

Experience the magic of yoga, Ayurveda and modern skincare - for your skin and your inner glow. 🌙