Day 5 'The Challange': Light Dinner & The Magic of Khichdi

🌙 Here we are—Day 5! 🎉 

Five days in a row of following a routine that honors my body, nourishes my mind, and energizes my spirit. Yeahhhh!!!!!

I've noticed the portions given are already too much. 🤯 Before, I was scared to follow a diet routine, counting grams of proteins, fat, and carbs 🥑🥩🥦 because I tried it and it didn't work... 😓 

There was so much calculation and strictness that I gave up after a while 🧮❌

❌... Does it happen to you too? 🤔

Enough was enough! 🙅‍♂️ I decided to ditch the confusion and dive deep into food, yoga, and healthy habits 📚🧘‍♂️—through the wisdom of those who have lived it, mastered it, and embodied wellness.

The best guidance came from experiential Gurus ✨. Those who have walked the journey of life, refining every aspect of their body, mind, and soul. Their insights light the path toward self-care and deep soul growth. 🌿💫

After many failed attempts to strictly follow fitness Regimes, yoga Regime, and diet Regime📜💪🥗, I finally asked myself—why not chill and see my body as a friend? 🤔💛

How would you treat someone delicate, innocent, loving—someone who is always there for you? 🤗✨

"That's how I'm gonna treat my body!" 🤍 I thought.

with:

✔️ Nutrition—Giving it the fuel it deserves to move with strength & vitality 🥗🏃‍♀️

✔️ Water—Hydrating every cell so my body functions with ease & flow 💧✨

✔️ Movement—Providing flexibility & strength through intentional daily motion 🧘‍♂️🏋️‍♀️

✔️ Breathing—Oiling the trees of life (my lungs!) with deep, nourishing breath 🌳💨

✔️ Mantras—Connecting to the sound of the universe, tuning into my inner rhythm 🔊🌙

✔️ Stillness—Offering my soul the Joy it needs to simply be 🕊️✨

🌱 A New Approach to Self-Care 

That's how 'The Challenge' was born! 🚀✨ It marks the beginning of a tailor-made lifestyle, shaping habits that nurture body, soul, and mind—allowing me to become the strongest, most vibrant version of myself! 💛🌿 

🚶 What My Morning Looked Like 

So today, I followed my morning ritual to get mountain spring water (In Livigno you find this too!)—the purest, most refreshing taste ever! 💧✨ Then, I took my time walking, fully aware of each step, feeling the rhythm of my movement. How is my body posture while walking?

Then I took the time for 👣 Barefoot Freedom Meditation—I slipped off my shoes, letting my feet sink into the soft, fresh grass, absorbing the earth’s gentle energy.

☀️ Sun-Kissed each Moments—as I looked down, my feet appeared brighter than ever, bathed in golden sunlight, surrounded by a sea of yellow and purple wildflowers. 💜🌼

I sat and began my upper body joint movements 🏋️‍♂️. As I walked, I noticed that my muscles around the scapula and the back of my neck tend to lean forward—a subtle but persistent imbalance.

🤔 So how do I strengthen them so they can support the weight properly? 

Swami Rama would say, “Easy! Just do Joints and Glands exercises!” 🧘‍♂️✨

💭 Umm... Since triceps, biceps, push-ups, squats haven’t worked for me so far, why not start with the main joints—like shoulders and hips? 📜 And if everything in Vedic philosophy is circular, what if I apply that principle to movement?

✅ Yes! Thanks Swami Ji! I found a routine that releases tension in my neck and upper back, helps me keep my chin high, avoids that habitual forward lean—AND best of all, I can do it every day!

This will be a permanent part of my daily routine. 🏆

🍽️ As for my Food routing Today We Keep It Light!

🌙 Tonight, we stay true to the theme—warm, easy-to-digest dinner that comforts both body and soul. So, for today’s meal, I’m going with...

🍚 The Magic of Khichdi

Khichdi is Ayurveda’s ultimate comfort food—deeply grounding, warm, and nourishing, bringing harmony to digestion and energy.

💡 What Is Khichdi?

A simple, sacred dish made from rice, yellow lentils, and healing spices, loved in Ayurveda for its incredible balance.

✔️ It Balances ALL doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) 🌿 

✔️ Gentle on digestion—perfect when the gut needs a reset 🔄 

✔️ Detoxifying—cleanses without depleting nourishment ✨ 

✔️ Protein-packed—lentils + rice create a complete amino acid profile 💪

✨ It’s basically a warm hug in a bowl!

🔥 Ayurvedic Khichdi Recipe for High Pitta 

Pitta types run hot, so their meals should be cooling, calming, and slightly sweet to balance their fiery nature. 

🌿 Ingredients 

🍚 ½ cup basmati rice – Light & easy to digest 

🌿 ¼ cup split yellow mung dal – Gentle on digestion 

🥄 1 tbsp ghee – Cooling & nourishing 

🌱 1 tsp coriander powder – Balances heat 

🌕 ½ tsp turmeric – Anti-inflammatory 

🍃 ½ tsp fennel seeds – Cooling & digestive 

🧂 Salt to taste 

💦 4 cups water 

How to Make It 

1️⃣ Rinse rice & lentils until water runs clear for three times. 

2️⃣ Heat ghee in a pot—add fennel seeds & coriander powder and let them sizzle. 

3️⃣ Stir in turmeric & rice-lentil mix, coating everything in golden warmth. 

4️⃣ Pour in water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 30-40 minutes until creamy. 

5️⃣ Season with salt & garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon. 

🔥 Electric Cooker Hack: Use the stew setting to first sizzle your spices in ghee, then add everything together and cook for 10-12 min. 

✨ Shortcut: Want all in one? Cook lentils & rice with spices all together.

If you want rice and lentils separated cook for less min - 8-10 min. 

🥥 Serve warm, add lime or eat with cooling coconut chutney or cucumber raita on the side! 

🎯 Quiz – What’s Your Khichdi Personality? 

💡 Find your perfect Ayurvedic Khichdi style! 

1️⃣ How do you feel after eating spicy food?

• A - Energized but sometimes overheated 
• B - Balanced & satisfied 
• C - A little sluggish

2️⃣ What’s your ideal dinner texture? 

• A - Light & fluffy 
• B - Creamy & comforting
• C - Thick & hearty

3️⃣ Your go-to spice blend? 

• A - Cooling & fresh (coriander, fennel) 
• B - Warming & earthy (cumin, turmeric) 
• C - Bold & deep (black pepper, mustard seeds)

🤔 Tell Me do you think are more Vata, Pitta or Kapha?

🌿 Ayurveda recognizes three doshas—your natural energy type that influences your body, mind, and digestion. Here’s a quick breakdown:

✔️ Vata (Air & Space) – The creative, fast-moving energy! If you’re always full of ideas, love movement, and get cold easily, you might be Vata! ❄️💨

✔️ Pitta (Fire & Water) – The strong, passionate leader! If you have sharp focus, a fiery personality, and love spicy food, you likely have Pitta energy! 🔥💛

✔️ Kapha (Earth & Water) – The grounded, nurturing soul! If you’re calm, strong, love cozy comfort, and prefer hearty meals, then Kapha is your vibe! 🌾🍲

💡 Which one sounds most like you? 😊✨

✅ Count Your Answers! Now that you’ve completed the quiz, count how many A’s, B’s, and C’s you selected to reveal your Khichdi Personality Type! 💛 Download below

Ayurvedic Khichdi Style.pdf

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✨ Tonight, we welcome simplicity, nourishment, and balance. 🌙

Khichdi isn’t just a meal—it’s a healing embrace for the body, mind, and soul. 🍲💛

🌿 Craving a custom spice blend tailored to your dosha? 

🚀 Fill out the at the bottom of the page & let’s create something just for you!

🌿 Reflection Check-In – Write it in Your Journal

✍️ How does eating a light dinner impact your sleep and energy levels? 🌙✨ Do you notice a sense of ease, lightness, or deeper rest? Or does your body crave something different?

✍️ What’s your ultimate comfort food, and how does it make you feel? 🍲💛 Does it bring nostalgia, warmth, or balance? How does it nourish not just your body, but your mind and emotions?

💡 Take a moment to reflect, observe, and connect with your experience. 🚀🌿

🌱 Ayurveda Element: Silence for 15 Minutes

🌙 Tonight, we embrace stillness—the most powerful reset for the mind.

In the teachings of Swami Rama, silence isn't just the absence of noise—it’s medicine, a sacred space where clarity unfolds, and the mind learns to observe itself.

💡 How to Practice:

✔️ Find a quiet space—no distractions, no phone. 📵

✔️ Sit in complete stillness for 15 minutes—just be. 🕊️

✔️ Watch your thoughts pass without chasing them—like clouds drifting across the sky. ☁️

🧘‍♂️ Reflection Question: What happens to my thoughts in silence?

Tag me and Tell me what You Think so far, in the comment section below, let me know your experience!