Your morning sets the stage for the entire day. It’s more than just rolling out of bed and reaching for coffee—your first moments are golden opportunities to nourish, align, and energize both mind and body. Whether you're juggling a busy schedule or working on improving your health, a gentle, purposeful morning ritual can create clarity, boost metabolism, and elevate your mood from the inside out.
In this first part of the
Mind-Body Tune-Up series, let’s dive into how to build
Morning Momentum with a mindful, quick wellness stack incorporating movement, music, and essential oil support.
MORNING WELLNESS STACK
If time is tight, this wellness stack is your go-to. In less than 10 minutes, you can jumpstart digestion, mental clarity, vitality and more.
Brush Teeth & Tongue Scraping
Brushing teeth eliminates bacteria and removes plaque buildup from overnight. While tongue scraping is an Ayurvedic ritual that helps remove toxins that accumulate on the tongue overnight. It can also improve taste sensation, and it stimulates digestive organs through reflex points on the tongue. Using a
stainless-steel tongue scraper (or
copper if you prefer traditional materials), gently scrape from back to front 5–7 times.
Foundational Wellness
Next, fuel your morning from within with this powerful trio:
MetaPWR Advantage: Supports healthy metabolic function, cellular vitality, energy, weight management and aging gracefully.
VMG+: A nutrient-packed powder with whole-food vitamins, superfoods, probiotics, and essential oils that delivers essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for foundational wellness.
EO Mega+: Provides marine and plant-sourced omega-3s with essential oils for brain and heart health.
Good Mornings
Good Mornings are a hinge-based movement that mimics bowing forward, often used to warm up the body, strengthen the posterior chain (back side of the body), and improve flexibility in the hamstrings and hips. They're named for the motion that certain cultures and ages ago one might make when politely bowing to say “good morning.” The modern-day head nod isn’t going to do the trick. Tee-hee!
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, keep a slight bend in your knees, place hands on hips for stability.Fold forward and stretch your hamstrings.
- Pull your belly in slightly to support your lower back and keep your spine long and chest open.
- Slowly push your hips backward as you fold your upper body forward, keep your back straight, like a tabletop—not rounded, and lower your torso until it’s about parallel with the floor or as far as your flexibility allows.
- Hold the bottom position for 1–2 seconds.
- Return to starting position.
- Repeat for 8-10 controlled reps.
Benefits:
- Increases circulation and oxygen flow
- Awakens tight muscles and joints
- Creates mind-body awareness and a meditative rhythm
*Pro Tip: if you want to habit stack your morning routine even further, watch the IG Reel I created a while back on
Habit Stacking Stretches to do while brushing your teeth!
Lemon Water
Last, rehydrate your body with a warm cup of lemon water. Add fresh-squeezed lemon juice to warm (not hot) filtered water or use one drop of
doTERRA Lemon oil.
Benefits:
- Stimulates the liver and digestive system
- Balances pH and supports glowing skin
- Aids metabolism and hydration
AFFIRMATIONS + BREATH BEAT PLAYLIST
Music is a mood shifter. Combine uplifting affirmations with rhythmic, instrumental music (breath beats) to elevate your energy and mindset.
Sample Playlist Ideas:
“Rise and Shine” – upbeat instrumental background with affirmations like:
“Today is filled with possibility.”
“I am calm, capable, and confident.”
“I attract clarity and joy.”
“Morning Grounding” – soft rhythmic tones guiding you through intentional breathing:
Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Repeat with instrumental backdrop.
Benefits:
- Reinforces positive self-talk
- Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest)
- Helps anchor you in the present moment
UPLIFTING AROMATHERAPY
Let essential oils support your vibe as you begin your day. Here are a few diffuser recipes to spark freshness, creativity, and alertness.
Optimism & Energy Blend
3 drops each: Spearmint & Bergamot
Why it works: Spearmint enlivens the senses and promotes focus, while Bergamot is bright and emotionally balancing.
Citrus Glow Blend
2 drops each: Wild Orange & Lime + 1 drop Peppermint
Why it works: This trio is uplifting, motivating, and fresh - perfect for boosting your get-up-and-go.
Peaceful Clarity Blend
2 drops each: Lavender & Frankincense + 1 drop Lemon
Why it works: A peaceful blend to balance nervous energy and help you stay clear-minded as you start your day.
Use a diffuser by your bedside, in your kitchen, or your home office. These aroma rituals can anchor your routine and gently guide your emotional energy.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Your Morning Momentum doesn’t have to be complicated. Even if you only do two or three of these practices, you’re still giving your body and mind a tune-up. Here’s a simple routine you can try tomorrow:
- Brush your teeth and scrape your tongue.
- Take your Foundational Wellness products.
- Do 8-10 ‘Good Mornings’ with your favorite breath beat playlist.
- Diffuse Spearmint + Bergamot while you stretch or make breakfast.
- Stay hydrated by sipping warm lemon water with intention.
Ready to reboot your mornings? Try the morning wellness stack tomorrow and tag @WellnessSpoiled on Insta or FB with your favorite diffuser blend or affirmation.
Stay tuned for Part 2: Evening Unwind next week, where we’ll explore gentle stretches, the Serenity Sleep System, and the power of gratitude for a complete mind-body tune-up.
xoDanette
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