Dinacharya · The Daily Routine · Chapter Three
The Ayurvedic Morning Routine for the Head and Senses
The nose, the ears, the scalp. The doorways of the head, and the oils that tend them.
By Vaidya Jay · September 2026
Vaidya Jay, in his own words. The full transcript of all three habits is right here.
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Habit Seven · The Nasal Oil · lightly edited for clarity
And now comes the nasal oil, which we call in the traditional Ayurvedic formula Anu Thailam, the nasal oil. This is a game changer. When you put these few drops in the nose every night or during the day, depending on when you find time, it will really help you to open up the nasal passages and breathe better and lubricate the nasal mucosa. So this is really wonderful stuff when I'm traveling. It keeps my traveling so good.
Habit Eight · The Ear Oil (Bala Thailam)
Next item is ear care. So we have this amazing Bala Thailam, or healthy ear drops. Simple routine. One or two drops into the ears, just smear it in. Excellent for keeping your audibility going and helps with dry ears, and also great for generally ear tube and ear canal.
Habit Nine · The Hair & Scalp Oil (Neelibringadhi Thailam)
And the king of all the routines is the scalp and the body massage. So we start the scalp massage or the head massage with Neelibringadhi oil. Neelibringadhi oil is the celebrated oil for scalp health, hair health and also health of the head and neck region in general.
Quick Answer
What is the Ayurvedic routine for the head and senses?
It is chapter three of dinacharya, the Ayurvedic daily routine: a few drops of Anu Thailam in the nose, one or two drops of Bala Thailam into the ears, and Neelibringadhi oil massaged into the scalp. A few minutes, after the morning face routine. Every piece comes in the Daily Routine Box, and each is also available on its own.
Habit Seven · The Nasal Oil
What is Anu Thailam, the Ayurvedic nasal oil?
A classical formula, and the one Jay reaches for first when he travels:
"When you put these few drops in the nose every night or during the day, depending on when you find time, it will really help you to open up the nasal passages and breathe better and lubricate the nasal mucosa."
How it is used: a few drops of Healthy Nasal Oil (Anu Thailam) from Athreya in each nostril, at whatever hour of the day you find the time.
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Habit Eight · The Ear Oil
How do you use Ayurvedic ear oil?
Simply, and in seconds. Jay’s whole instruction is two sentences long:
"Simple routine. One or two drops into the ears, just smear it in. Excellent for keeping your audibility going and helps with dry ears."
One or two drops of Healthy Ear Oil (Bala Thailam) from Athreya, smeared in. That is the entire habit.
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Habit Nine · The Hair & Scalp Oil
Which oil does Ayurveda use for the scalp?
Neelibringadhi, and Jay calls the massage itself the high point of the whole routine:
"And the king of all the routines is the scalp and the body massage. Neelibringadhi oil is the celebrated oil for scalp health, hair health and also health of the head and neck region in general."
The Healthy Hair Oil (Neelibringadhi Thailam) from Athreya is worked into the scalp with the fingertips, then down the length of the hair.
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The Routine · Three Habits
The morning routine for the head and senses
What you need
- 🌬 Anu Thailam, the classical nasal oil
- 👂 Bala Thailam, the healthy ear drops
- 💆 Neelibringadhi Thailam, the scalp and hair oil
- 📦 Or all three, inside the Daily Routine Box
How to do it
- After the face, put a few drops of Anu Thailam in each nostril.
- One or two drops of Bala Thailam into each ear, smeared in.
- Work Neelibringadhi oil into the scalp with the fingertips.
- Carry it down the length of the hair, and let it sit while you finish the morning.
- Then the body, and the morning is complete. One part at a time.
Vaidya Jay's Notes
Frequently asked questions.
What is Anu Thailam?
A classical Ayurvedic nasal oil. In Vaidya Jay's words, a few drops in the nose help to open up the nasal passages and breathe better, and lubricate the nasal mucosa.
When should I use the nasal oil?
Jay's own answer: every night, or during the day, depending on when you find the time. It is also the piece he takes travelling.
How much ear oil do I use?
One or two drops into the ears, just smeared in. Jay calls it a simple routine, and that is the whole of it.
Which oil does Ayurveda use on the scalp?
Neelibringadhi Thailam, which Jay calls the celebrated oil for scalp health, hair health, and the health of the head and neck region in general.
Do I need the whole Daily Routine to start?
No. Start with one habit. Every piece comes in the Daily Routine Box, and each is also sold separately.
Key Takeaways
- 🌿 The senses come after the face: chapter three of the Ayurvedic morning.
- 🌿 Anu Thailam is the classical nasal oil, a few drops in each nostril.
- 🌿 Jay calls it a game changer, and the one he never travels without.
- 🌿 The ear oil is one or two drops of Bala Thailam, smeared in. That is the habit.
- 🌿 Neelibringadhi is the celebrated oil for the scalp and the hair.
- 🌿 All three, with the rest of the morning, come in the Daily Routine Box.
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The Daily Routine Collection
The nasal oil, the ear oil, and the hair oil are habits seven, eight, and nine of the ten-habit Daily Routine. Bought one by one, the ten pieces come to $200.90, and the Daily Routine Box brings them all home for $119.99. And starting with just one habit is completely fine.
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