Morning Routine Must-haves
When it comes to our morning routine, we like to pull out all the stops! Somedays are definitely different than others but when we have the time, we want to truly take the time, make the most, and enjoy an intentional healing morning routine. We couldn’t do this of course without some of our absolute favorite products and brands that make it that much more seamless.
Here are a few of our must-haves for our TCR morning routine ✨
Breville -the Juice Fountain® Plus
Juicing is a must in our everyday morning routine! We love starting the morning with our go-to green juice recipe-celery, cucumber, ginger, and lemon. It has helped our digestion immensely, not to mention our overall health and skin.
We understand juicing isn’t accessible to everyone, especially when traveling, so another option we like to incorporate is a green juice powder. One of our favorites is Athletic Greens, which is also a great option when you’re on the go!
Not to be dramatic, but this recipe changed our life. We were tired of trying every single milk alternative and reading the packaging to find out it’s full of fillers, gums, and oils. We searched and searched for barista milk for our coffee that actually foams, tastes good, and is good for us but didn’t find one that we absolutely loved. We went to the kitchen and made it ourselves.
Once you guys try this, you’re going to be addicted… here’s the recipe!
Blend together
1 cup cold water
2 heaped tbsp nut butter of choice (cashew is the best)**
2 medjool dates or 2 tsp honey
Splash of vanilla extract
Store in the fridge for 3 days! (If you don’t drink it all in one sitting) 🤤
** check the ingredients of your nut butter and make sure there is no added sugar or oils!
You might have heard of using a copper tongue scrapper, which is also great for you! But we prefer stainless steel because the copper tongue scrapers tend to oxidize pretty quickly if not properly stored and cleaned, while stainless steel really lasts forever!
Ayurveda holds that the tongue shares a direct connection to several of the body’s vital organs, including the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, spleen, and stomach. What’s more, Ayurveda teaches that the tongue reflects the health and well-being of these organs, so regularly inspecting the tongue is an excellent way to gauge your overall health.
Our bodies are constantly exposed to toxins from our food, beverages, and the environment; even our own metabolic wastes and unresolved emotions can lead to toxicity. When toxins are not properly digested and eliminated, they accumulate in the body and begin to compromise our well-being and immunity. Tongue scraping is one preliminary measure to take in clearing your body from the unwanted buildup of toxins.
Other benefits of scraping your tongue include:
Clearing toxins, bacteria, and dead cells from the tongue to prevent bad breath
Enhancing the sense of taste
Promoting overall oral and digestive health
Gently stimulating the internal organs
Increasing your awareness of your state of health
You may have seen this water bottle all over your FYP on TikTok and Instagram – because it’s that good. It’s so much easier to drink enough water when you have a straw! We recommend this bottle to everyone!
Even better is to add trace minerals to your water! This is such an easy way to get minerals into our bodies. Our soil is severely depleted of essential minerals, so even when you’re eating healthy foods, you’re probably not getting these essential minerals into your body.
Ice Facial
We are huge believers in ice facials! We use a circular ice mold and massage it over our faces in the morning. The goal is to keep doing passes over your entire face until you are rosy and flush. This means the blood is circulating and gives your skin that glowy, dewy complexion. We like to leave the remaining water on our face for our skin to soak up for extra hydration. After the water has dried, apply your serums and the rest of your skincare. This will also allow for your products to absorb 10x better. It’s also an amazing makeup primer.
Finding a journal you love can be hard to find! We have been journaling for years now, and we are definitely guilty of finding journals and using them for a couple of weeks, then starting a new one because we fall out of love with them. That’s why we now stick to the classic, good-quality journals.
Moleskin paper products have been around forever! For good reason. The quality is amazing, you can travel the work with it and know it’s going to last. They have so many colors, and the quality of the paper is really nice to write on.
Hailey used a moleskin journal for her Yoga Teacher Training and now uses them for her morning journal as well. Moleskin offers so many different colors and sizes. Definitely, a must-have!
When it comes to staying consistent with our TCR Method and morning meditation, having a good quality cushion and the designated area is very important. You want your morning routine to feel organized, seamless, and romanticized. This Walden cushion is one of our favorites and comes in many different colors to fit your vibe and aesthetic.
If you’re looking for natural sunscreen, here she is. This sunscreen applies like BUTTER, I get so happy every time I use it. It smells like summer and goes on super smooth.
“An invisible, lightweight, vegan formulation that blends effortlessly to the skin, that features innovative ultra-sheer natural Zinc Oxide to provide broad-spectrum protection from damaging UVA/B rays and environmental aggressors. 100% Natural. 100% Reef Safe.”
Hailey did her yoga teacher training in June, and one thing that she incorporated in her meditation was mala beads – we highly recommend getting mala beads to help you with your concentration. Hailey bought her beads at a boutique in Santa Theresa, but you can find mala beads everywhere! Etsy has really great options – just do your best to find a seller that is creating them with love and choose the mala you feel most called to!
Wander along a deserted beach on a faraway island. We love using candles for our morning meditation.
Exotic locales brought to your favorite spaces. Experience tranquility in the light of a match with creamy coconut milk, dreamy jasmine and gardenia florals. Aromas of paradise blend together for serenity when you need it most.
Skylar candles are made with sustainable soy coconut wax and do not include paraffins or phthalates. All Skylar candles are hand-poured in Los Angeles and have over a 45-hour burn time.
