Oil Pulling & Tongue Scraping: Rising Rituals for a Clear Spirit Mind and Body

By With Intent

Each Rising Is Sacred

A quiet meeting between your breath and the new day. Before you speak, eat, or scroll, there’s power in cleansing, not just your mouth but your energy.

Two ancient practices — oil pulling and tongue scraping — offer a simple, powerful way to begin your day in alignment with clarity, peace, and intention.

Oil Pulling: Cleansing Through the Mouth, Centering Through the Mind

Oil pulling is a daily detox ritual that purifies the mouth and supports the body’s natural balance. Swishing oil through the mouth clears bacteria, nourishes the gums, and helps release toxins before they settle deeper into the system.

How to Practice Oil Pulling:

1. Each rising, before food or water, take 1 tablespoon of coconut or sesame oil.

2. Swish it slowly, letting your breath stay calm and your jaw relaxed.

3. Hold this gentle movement for 10–20 minutes.

4. When done, spit the oil into the trash (not the sink — it can clog drains).

5. Rinse with warm water.

Benefits of Oil Pulling:

Removes harmful bacteria and toxins

Naturally whitens teeth

Moisturizes gums and lips

Supports clear breath and energetic purification

Oil pulling isn’t just oral care — it’s an act of devotion. As you swish, breathe, and release, you remind your body that it deserves to be clean, balanced, and at ease.

Tongue Scraping: Clearing What the Body Releases

Overnight, the body detoxifies and releases waste through the tongue. That white or yellow coating you see? It’s a sign your body is doing its job. Tongue scraping ensures those toxins don’t get reabsorbed.

How to Practice Tongue Scraping:

1. Use a copper or stainless steel tongue scraper.

2. Gently scrape from the back of the tongue to the front.

3. Rinse the scraper between each pass, repeating 7–10 times.

4. Follow with brushing.

Benefits of Tongue Scraping:

Instantly freshens breath

Improves digestion and enhances taste

Promotes mental clarity

Clears stagnant morning energy

Each scrape is symbolic — removing what’s been shed and making space for what’s new.

With Intent: Transforming Routine Into Ritual

Together, oil pulling and tongue scraping invite you to slow down and reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm. These practices may take only a few minutes, but when done mindfully, they cleanse more than just the mouth — they open the path for clear communication, higher vibration, and radiant health.

As you complete your ritual, take a deep breath and affirm:

“I begin this day with clarity, purity, and peace. I move with intention and honor my temple.”

Because every act of care — when done With Intent — becomes sacred.

Share the Intention ✨

Have you tried oil pulling or tongue scraping? Share your experience in the comments to inspire others to begin their day with mindfulness and clarity.