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Dinacharya: The Ayurvedic Daily Routine for Modern Life
Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic daily routine, is a set of practices designed to align your body with nature's rhythms. While these practices are thousands of years old, they're remarkably relevant for modern life.
Morning Rituals (6-10 AM - Kapha Time)
Wake with the Sun
Rising before sunrise, during Brahma Muhurta (approximately 90 minutes before dawn), is considered the most auspicious time. This period is ideal for meditation and spiritual practices.
Tongue Scraping
Use a copper or stainless steel tongue scraper to remove toxins (ama) that accumulate overnight. This simple practice improves taste, digestion, and oral health.
Oil Pulling
Swish a tablespoon of sesame or coconut oil in your mouth for 10-15 minutes. This ancient practice supports oral health and detoxification.
Abhyanga (Self-Massage)
Massage warm oil into your skin before bathing. This nourishes the skin, calms the nervous system, and promotes circulation.
Midday Practices (10 AM - 2 PM - Pitta Time)
This is when your digestive fire (Agni) is strongest. Make lunch your largest meal of the day. Eat mindfully, without distractions.
Evening Rituals (6-10 PM - Kapha Time)
Light Dinner
Eat a lighter meal at least 3 hours before bed. This allows proper digestion before sleep.
Digital Sunset
Reduce screen time in the evening. The blue light disrupts your natural circadian rhythm.
Bedtime Routine
Go to bed by 10 PM when possible. The hours before midnight are most restorative for the body.
Wake with the Sun
Rising before sunrise, during Brahma Muhurta (approximately 90 minutes before dawn), is considered the most auspicious time. This period is ideal for meditation and spiritual practices.
Tongue Scraping
Use a copper or stainless steel tongue scraper to remove toxins (ama) that accumulate overnight. This simple practice improves taste, digestion, and oral health.
Oil Pulling
Swish a tablespoon of sesame or coconut oil in your mouth for 10-15 minutes. This ancient practice supports oral health and detoxification.
Abhyanga (Self-Massage)
Massage warm oil into your skin before bathing. This nourishes the skin, calms the nervous system, and promotes circulation.
Midday Practices (10 AM - 2 PM - Pitta Time)
This is when your digestive fire (Agni) is strongest. Make lunch your largest meal of the day. Eat mindfully, without distractions.
Evening Rituals (6-10 PM - Kapha Time)
Light Dinner
Eat a lighter meal at least 3 hours before bed. This allows proper digestion before sleep.
Digital Sunset
Reduce screen time in the evening. The blue light disrupts your natural circadian rhythm.
Bedtime Routine
Go to bed by 10 PM when possible. The hours before midnight are most restorative for the body.
Use a copper or stainless steel tongue scraper to remove toxins (ama) that accumulate overnight. This simple practice improves taste, digestion, and oral health.
Oil Pulling
Swish a tablespoon of sesame or coconut oil in your mouth for 10-15 minutes. This ancient practice supports oral health and detoxification.
Abhyanga (Self-Massage)
Massage warm oil into your skin before bathing. This nourishes the skin, calms the nervous system, and promotes circulation.
Midday Practices (10 AM - 2 PM - Pitta Time)
This is when your digestive fire (Agni) is strongest. Make lunch your largest meal of the day. Eat mindfully, without distractions.
Evening Rituals (6-10 PM - Kapha Time)
Light Dinner
Eat a lighter meal at least 3 hours before bed. This allows proper digestion before sleep.
Digital Sunset
Reduce screen time in the evening. The blue light disrupts your natural circadian rhythm.
Bedtime Routine
Go to bed by 10 PM when possible. The hours before midnight are most restorative for the body.
Massage warm oil into your skin before bathing. This nourishes the skin, calms the nervous system, and promotes circulation.
Midday Practices (10 AM - 2 PM - Pitta Time)
This is when your digestive fire (Agni) is strongest. Make lunch your largest meal of the day. Eat mindfully, without distractions.
Evening Rituals (6-10 PM - Kapha Time)
Light Dinner
Eat a lighter meal at least 3 hours before bed. This allows proper digestion before sleep.
Digital Sunset
Reduce screen time in the evening. The blue light disrupts your natural circadian rhythm.
Bedtime Routine
Go to bed by 10 PM when possible. The hours before midnight are most restorative for the body.
Light Dinner
Eat a lighter meal at least 3 hours before bed. This allows proper digestion before sleep.
Digital Sunset
Reduce screen time in the evening. The blue light disrupts your natural circadian rhythm.
Bedtime Routine
Go to bed by 10 PM when possible. The hours before midnight are most restorative for the body.
Reduce screen time in the evening. The blue light disrupts your natural circadian rhythm.
Bedtime Routine
Go to bed by 10 PM when possible. The hours before midnight are most restorative for the body.
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