DAILY ROUTINE ( DINCHARYA ) – TRADITIONAL WAY OF LIVING
In today’s busy world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle alongside work can be challenging. Adopting an Ayurvedic daily routine known as Dinacharya can be the key to achieving a harmonious balance between mind, body, and soul. Dinacharya, derived from ‘dina’ meaning day and ‘acharya’ meaning activity, involves daily self-care practices as prescribed by Ayurveda. This routine aligns us with nature’s rhythms, regulating our biological clock and enhancing self-awareness. By following Dinacharya diligently, your health can benefit significantly. Discover more about Ayurveda and its holistic approach to well-being.
Ayurveda Dinacharya consists of two daily cycles:
- Sun cycle
- Moon cycle
During these two cycles, there are 4 hour periods of vata dosha,pitta dosha and kapha dosha energies also known as Ayurvedic Body Types . These energies are also present in our body with varying intensity and combinations. Thus, you should prevent activities that aggravate the cycle of the three energies.
First cycle: Sunrise to Sunset-(6:00 am – 6:00 pm)
- 6:00 am – 10:00 am – Kapha
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Pitta
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Vata
Second cycle: Sunset to sunrise (6:00 pm – 6:00 am)
- 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Kapha
- 10:00 pm – 2:00 am – Pitta
- 2:00 am – 6:00 am – Vata