Ayurveda for sleep and stress
Lying awake at night, a mind that will not slow down, feeling wired and tired, or anxious without a clear reason: sleep and stress concerns bring many people to an Ayurvedic doctor. Preeti Gupta at Minute Wonder Ayurveda in San Ramon helps with insomnia, stress and anxiety through a consultation, diet, daily routine and calming therapies such as Shirodhara and Abhyanga.
Preeti Gupta · Ayurvedic Doctor-level certified · since 2010
First Visit · 90 min · $250
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What Ayurveda looks at
Ayurveda connects sleep and the mind with the doshas, especially vata, the dosha of movement and the nervous system. Shirodhara balances vata, particularly prana vata, which governs the brain, nerves and senses, and sesame oil is traditionally used for vata imbalances that show up as anxiety and dryness.
It also looks at daily rhythm and digestion: when you wake, eat, work, exercise and go to bed. Ayurveda recognizes a close connection between mind and body, so Preeti asks about all of it rather than sleep alone.
What you can start this week
A sesame oil self-massage. Preeti's post Rejuvenate, Nourish, and Glow explains daily self-abhyanga with warmed sesame oil, which she writes can promote sound sleep when done before bed. Read the whole post first.
Write down your daily routine for a few days: wake-up time, meals, work, exercise and sleep, including naps. It is the same list she asks new clients to bring, and it shows you patterns on its own.
When to call Preeti
If you lie awake, wake at the same hour every night or feel wired and tired, Preeti would like to hear about it.
On the call Preeti tells you whether a First Visit is the right next step.
Common questions about sleep and stress
Can Ayurveda help with insomnia?
Ayurveda looks at insomnia through your routine, diet, digestion and constitution, and supports sleep with evening habits, oil massage and, in the clinic, Shirodhara. Many clients choose Shirodhara to support relaxation, sleep and mental clarity. Results vary from person to person, and lasting change usually comes over months.
What is Shirodhara and does it help with stress?
Shirodhara is the slow, continuous pouring of warm oil, milk or buttermilk over the forehead after a relaxing head massage. It calms the mind and settles the nervous system, which eases stress and anxiety. Preeti chooses the fluid for your constitution. It is $150 for 60 minutes.
Can Ayurveda help with anxiety?
Preeti looks at anxiety as part of the whole picture: sleep, digestion, daily rhythm and constitution, and recommends routines and calming therapies that support you.
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