Sacred Desire & Smart Hydration

Namaste,

This week, I’m sharing two podcasts on Sacred Desire & Hydration Habits:

🎧 Kāma – The Sacred Intelligence of Desire

I reflect on Kāma as a sacred aim of life and a longing for beauty, connection, and creative expression. I share how working consciously with desire has shaped my understanding of devotion, truth, and inner freedom.

🎧 Hydration Habits for Better Health

I share how I approach hydration in daily life, including timing, temperature, and the way water is taken throughout the day. These practices have long been part of my work and continue to inform how I support digestion, energy, and clarity.

Both episodes are also available on Spotify, Apple, or Youtube.

And the weekly five:

1. Weekly Health Insight – Why we eat when bored

Often when we feel restless or under-stimulated, we reach for food as a distraction rather than true nourishment. Ayurveda encourages tuning in to subtle cues of hunger to tell the difference between real appetite and emotional eating.

Becoming aware of this pattern helps prevent overeating and supports balanced digestion.

2. The Quick Win – Brew a cup of herbal tea during the afternoon lull

Instead of grabbing a sugary snack when energy dips, make a calming herbal tea. The warmth hydrates, soothes digestion, and signals your body to pause and reset.

I’ve been enjoying Tulsi tea from Banyan Botanicals and you can get 15% off with the code DRNIBODHI15 at checkout.

3. The Science Behind It – How sodium balance affects hydration

Sodium plays a key role in helping your cells absorb and hold onto water, making hydration more effective. When sodium levels are too low or too high, the body struggles to maintain fluid balance.

Keeping electrolytes in check ensures proper hydration, muscle function, and overall energy.

4. Wellness Wonder – Dry brushing for circulation and skin

Dry brushing with a natural bristle brush before bathing invigorates the skin, stimulates lymphatic flow, and boosts circulation. It gently exfoliates, leaving the skin softer and smoother.

Start at the feet and brush upward toward the heart for the most benefit.

5. Today’s Practice – Stand tall and roll your shoulders back

Take a moment to adjust your posture by standing upright, relaxing your shoulders, and gently rolling them back. This simple reset opens the chest, improves breathing, and signals confidence to both body and mind. It is a quick way to feel more present and energized.