How to Support Your Body Before, During, and After Travel (Without Losing Energy or Immunity)

By Dr. Shivani Gupta

May 13, 2025

The 3 Stages of Travel: How to Support Your Body Before, During, and After

Summer travel is exciting… but it can take a toll. Long flights, different foods, changing time zones, and less sleep often leave us feeling off, inflamed, or even sick when we return home. Ever noticed you catch a cold right after a trip? That’s not random—Ayurveda explains why… and how to fix it.

Woman packing Ayurvedic travel self-care essentials into a suitcase with supplements, hat, and comfortable clothes.

Before Travel: Preparing Your Body & Mind

Preparing for a trip isn’t just about packing. It’s about grounding your system before entering movement and change.

Strengthen your system before departure:

Turmeric Gold: Highly absorbable turmeric, traditionally used to support digestion and immune function before high-demand travel.
Detox Tea: A gentle detox to promote regularity and lightness while traveling.

Turmeric Gold and Inflammation Relief supplements displayed with turmeric root and Ayurvedic herbs for travel self care.

Pre-travel rituals:

Get 8 hours of sleep on the 2 nights before departure
Eat warm, easy-to-digest meals
Perform a warm oil self-massage (abhyanga)
Practice meditation or breathing to stabilize your nervous system

Why Turmeric Gold makes a difference:

Curcumin has been widely studied for its antioxidant and immune-supporting potential. However, not all turmeric absorbs well. Turmeric Gold is designed for maximum bioavailability.

NIH Study on turmeric and curcumin

During Travel: Rituals & Supplements That Make A Difference

Travel increases Vata dosha (air and movement), which can lead to dryness, anxiety, and digestive issues. Ayurveda teaches us to invite Kapha energy instead: stability, warmth, and connection.

Flatlay of a vacation calendar and travel photos symbolizing preparation stage in Ayurvedic travel self care.

What to bring:

Inflammation Relief: Turmeric, boswellia, and ginger to support joints, circulation, and digestion.
Deep Sleep Tea: A travel-friendly tea to help you rest deeply even through jet lag.
Warm water with lemon and ginger slices
Soft snacks: soaked nuts, dates, Ayurvedic cookies

Grounding Kapha activities:

Walk barefoot on grass when you land
Eat warm, spiced dinners
Drink herbal teas between meals
Get early morning sunlight
Sleep at your destination’s time zone—even if you’re tired

What our founder Dr. Shivani packs to stay on track

Turmeric Gold every morning
Inflammation Relief for active travel days
Deep Sleep Tea + Sweet Dreams Gummies at night
Travel-size protein powder + clean snacks
Favorite tea, raw honey, natural sweeteners
Earplugs, eye mask, essential oils, and nighttime skincare

Deep Sleep Tea packaging shown with immune-strengthening habits infographic, ideal for wellness while traveling.

“Tiny rituals build your circadian rhythm—even away from home.”

After Travel: Detox, Rest & Reintegration

Returning home is part of the journey. Give your body time to land internally, too.

Woman sleeping with eye mask and a collage of healthy Ayurvedic foods and calming massage rituals for post-travel recovery.

Ayurvedic post-travel detox:

Triphala to promote elimination and light cleansing
Herbal teas with ginger, cumin, and coriander
At least one clean meal per day (ideal for breakfast)

Prioritize deep rest:

Light dinner, warm tea, digital silence
Sleep before 10 p.m. for 3 consecutive nights
Alternate nostril breathing
Bath with calming essential oils

Nighttime Ritual to Reset Jet Lag

Deep Sleep Tea blends tulsi, ashwagandha, and chamomile—traditionally used to support restful sleep and calm the nervous system.

Try this routine:

1 hour before bed: sip tea without screens
Massage feet with warm oil
Breathe deeply through the nose
Use eye mask and relaxing essential oil

Self-Care Checklist for Conscious Travelers

Before Travel:

Sleep 8 hours per night
Eat warm, simple meals
Pack your Ayurvedic travel kit

During Travel:

Drink warm water with ginger
Pause to breathe deeply
Take Inflammation Relief daily
Avoid dry, processed snacks

After Travel:

Go to bed early
Take detox tea
Enjoy Deep Sleep Tea nightly
Limit screen time and overstimulation

Final Reflection: Don’t Lose Yourself While Traveling

Lounge chairs on a sunny beach representing rest, integration, and Ayurvedic self care post travel.

Travel shouldn’t mean inflammation, exhaustion, or digestive chaos. It can be an opportunity for reconnection—if you bring your rituals and rhythm with you.

Supporting your body before, during, and after travel is an act of self-love. With the right allies, you can return not just with photos, but with clarity, vitality, and calm to integrate all you experienced.