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F. Take-Home Routine Sheets by Constitution

Guests leave with a one-page routine suited to their dominant dosha. These are the three standard sheets; the wellness team personalises them.

Vata-dominant guest

Time / areaPractice
Waking6:00 am at the same time daily; warm water with cumin and ginger
Self-careDaily sesame-oil abhyanga; warm bath; oil in the ears and on the feet at night
MovementGentle and regular: walking, chair yoga, balance; avoid exhaustion
BreakfastWarm porridge (oats, dalia, ragi) with ghee and dates
LunchRice, moong dal with ghee, two cooked vegetables (roots, gourds), takra
AfternoonWarm herbal tea and soaked almonds or dates
DinnerBy 7:00 pm: khichdi or soup with ghee
NightGolden milk with nutmeg; foot massage; bed by 9:30–10 pm
AvoidCold, dry, raw food; skipping meals; late nights; travel fatigue; worry

Pitta-dominant guest

Time / areaPractice
Waking5:30 am; room-temperature water or coriander water
Self-careCoconut or sunflower oil abhyanga; lukewarm baths; avoid midday sun
MovementModerate; early morning or evening; swimming or walking; no competitive strain
BreakfastDo not skip: rice flakes, ragi porridge, idli with coconut chutney
LunchRice, moong or masoor dal, gourds, leafy greens, sweet buttermilk; on time
AfternoonCoconut water, pomegranate, fennel tea
DinnerBy 7:30 pm: moong yusha, lauki soup, rice with ghee
NightWarm (not hot) milk with cardamom; sheetali in summer; bed by 10 pm
AvoidChilli, sour, fried and fermented food; anger; overwork; heat

Kapha-dominant guest

Time / areaPractice
Waking5:00–5:30 am — never late; warm water with honey (added warm) and lemon
Self-careDry rubbing or light mustard-oil massage; warm baths; gargles
MovementThe most vigorous of the three (within capacity): brisk walks, longer yoga
BreakfastLight or small: barley porridge, poha, besan cheela, ginger tea
LunchMillet or old rice, moong or horse-gram dal, greens, karela, drumstick; takra
AfternoonGinger–tulsi tea; no snacking
DinnerSmall and early (by 7:00 pm): soup or yusha
NightBhramari; bed by 10 pm; no day sleep
AvoidSweets, curd, cheese, fried food, cold drinks, overeating, day sleep