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Best Time of Day To Eat, Sleep And Exercise According To Ayurveda | Plan Your Dailly Routine

The Yoga Institute · 5:57

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Dincharya (Ayurvedic daily routine) for optimal health and well-being
  • Aligning daily activities with natural circadian rhythms and dosha cycles
  • Balancing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas through conscious lifestyle choices

Ideal for

  • Individuals interested in Ayurvedic principles and lifestyle
  • Those seeking to establish a balanced and healthy daily routine
  • Anyone looking to optimize their energy, sleep, and digestion
  • People aiming to align with natural rhythms for holistic well-being

Lesson

Instructions

Try working with your innate circadian rhythms by following Dincharya – an Ayurvedic concept to plan your day effectively. Our goal is to make good health a priority, promote well-being and make this world a healthier place to live in. Thank you!

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Steps

  • Drinking warm water upon waking for detoxification
  • Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) or various asanas and exercise
  • Prayer and meditation for calmness
  • Conscious relaxation and deep breathing
  • Gentle stretches and walks
  • Oil massage (head or feet) for relaxation
  • Pranayama (breathing exercises) for focus

Benefits

  • Bringing balance into Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas
  • Improved connection with natural circadian cycles
  • Increased energy and removal of sluggishness
  • Activation of digestive fire and improved metabolism
  • Promotion of peace, calmness, and contentment
  • Enhanced body healing, repair, and rejuvenation
  • Overall positive difference in health, energy, and joy

Transcript

namaskar the ayurvedic concept of this area that is daily routine tells us how we should be doing what different type of activities in the day like eating sleeping exercising Etc following this discipline helps us to bring balance into our watch with the end Cup dosas this routine helps us to stay connected with our sarcardium cycle of day and night Rhythm now let's understand this concept of dincharya or daily routine the first phase of the day that is 6 a.m to 10 AM is cup phase of the morning try to Rise Up from your bed Before Sunrise first detox your digestive system by drinking warm water the moment you wake up this will make it easier to completely empty your colon or bladder next clean your mouth and wash your eyes then practice Surya namaskar or varieties of acids walking Etc this is the best time of your day to energize your system with the help of exercise it removes sluggishness activates digestive fire burns fat and promotes the feeling of Peace after exercise take bath and wear light comfortable clothes will feel clean and pure in this day pray and meditate this essential part of your routine will bring calmness and contentment which will last for the whole day next I have a nutritious breakfast now this may depend on your age and the type of body you have eat something warm and wholesome so that you stay full till lunch time the second phase of the day is with the face from 10 AM to 2 p.m this time is the most productive time of your day to do varieties of work at this time work with full confidence and full capacity this is a time when your metabolism is higher so eat your meal between 12 to 1 if possible include all kinds of waste from sweet to Bitter take a light walk slowly after lunch to help your digestive system the next phase is from 2 pm to 6 PM the worth of phase of the day you may do conscious relaxation after lunch to feel really fresh energized you may study if required but do sex fast we do not need too much concentration walk outdoors in natural surroundings do some deep breathing or stretches and socialize drink tulsidi or any other herbal tea which you like after sunsets go for a quick wash lighter sit for prayer or meditate this practice will bring Harmony to your body and Minds 6 to 10 pm of the day is cup face of the night having light and easy to digest dinner so that when you go to sleep your food is already digested take little stroll or walk again and spend some quality time with your family you may also read and maybe listen to some soothing music as you wind up your age massage your head or soul of your feet with oil to calm the body dim the light where comfortable clothes and go to bed between 10 pm and 2 am is with the phase of night during this time your body needs to relax completely so that it can heal repair and rejuvenate itself so try to go to bed by 10 pm and make good sleep a priority now at rise between 2 am and 6 AM is the what phase at this time the body feels very light because the digestion is complete and the cellular repair work is done stay asleep during the early hours to feel more rested if you wake up during this time you may find it hard to go to sleep again during such time it is best to meditate chant mantras or do some pranaya when it is 6 AM it is again the cup phase of the body at the day night cycle continues like that so you see at any time of the day and night we are either in what fit or stuff those with us in our ancient scripture there is a Sanskrit verse that says we have to Pinterest from Monday our body is the miniature form of the universe now in this life it is best to change our lifestyle to synchronize with the cycle of nature by following bincharya in the beginning your body will not agree to this routine and will resist these changes but if you continue for about three weeks you will see a positive difference in your health you will also feel more energetic and joyful namaste

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
7 minutes
Equipment
Yoga mat (optional for asanas)Warm waterHerbal tea ingredientsOil for massage
Target areas
Overall well beingDigestive systemNervous systemMind and emotionsEnergy levelsSleep quality
Energy
balancing

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