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We woke up at 5.30 a.m. and first did some deep breathing in bed.

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Then we sat on the corner of the bed thinking positive thoughts.

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One of the morning routines is cleaning the tongue with a U-shaped narrow metal spatula

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before eating or drinking anything.

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When the internal organs are being cleansed, the toxins are released through the tongue as well.

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After cleaning the tongue and teeth we drink two glasses of warm water with leaves of the holy basil, Tulsi.

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 Then we take our sandals and go for a ten-minute walk in the darkness by the river only the flashlight showing us the way.

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This is a good exercise for conquering fears. I wonder are the cobras out and about so early in the morning.

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We are not supposed to talk during the walk. We are to focus on the sounds of the environment and our own breathing.

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After the walk we meditate by the river, first with our eyes open, looking at the flowing stream,

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and then with our eyes closed and focusing on the sounds of the water and the environment.

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As the sun rises we return to our cottage to take a shower.

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This morning ritual is part of our daily rhythm and it would be better yet to wake up at 5 a.m.