Daily regimen (Dinacharya)
Most commonly used
phrase in today's world is , Make Every Day Count, indicating how each day is
valuable for each one of us. There are many systems in the world prescribing
how we should lead our day. In Ayurveda, it is called Dinacharya or regimen to
be followed for the day. Here are some important activities that help us to
start a fruitful day based on Ayurveda treaties.
Waking up :
Wake up at Bramhi Muhurta (90 min before sunrise) to start the day. Brahma Muhurta or time of Higher energy is a period of 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise called as "The Creator's Hour".Activities performed early in the morning have a greater effect than in any other part of the day. Each muhurta lasts 48 minutes, and therefore the Brahma muhurta begins 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise and ends 48 minutes before sunrise. For example, if sunrise is at 6 am, the Brahma muhurta begins at 4:24 am. So Take out the calendars or Browse and note down the next day’s Sunrise time and plan your Brahmi Muhurta wake up time.
Brahma Muhurta is the perfect time to experience the freshness of the environment, which keeps the body healthy and fit. Boosts the immune system. Increase memory power and energy levels. It helps in rejuvenating the various physiological function of the body, especially related to the hormonal variations. Brahma Muhurta is an excellent period for spiritual practices and has sacred energy for the worship of higher power ‘Brahma’ inside you. Brahma Muhurta makes individuals feel inspired and motivated for waking up to a new day.
Many successful people adopted the practice of waking up early . Studies have shown that 90% of executives wake up before 6am on weekdays and nearly 50% of self-made millionaires wake up at least three to four hours before their workday actually begins.
Oral Hygiene :
Oral hygiene was always given high importance in Ayurveda. India practiced oral hygiene from centuries using a Neem/Khadira stick,Crystal salt or Charcoal etc. Some of the good practices that could be followed in modern time for good oral hygiene.
Brushing the teeth – Brushing should not be harsh or affect gums. It helps to remove foul smell and improves taste perception in the food.
Tongue scraping – scraping the dirt deposited on the tongue helps to eliminate bad breath
Gargling - Gargling with herbal oil helps to strengthen jaws, voice, improves the function of taste buds, improves taste for food . It also reduces dryness of throat, dryness of lips, prevents tooth caries, sensitiveness etc , we can also use warm water or salt water for gargling daily
Mouth Fresheners: To keep the freshness of mouth one can chew jati phala, areca nut, lavanga, betel leaf, elaichi, pach karpoora etc (Note – an excess of intake of above is not recommended)
Shiro abhyanga/ Abhyanga (Oil application for Head and Body)
Applying oil to head prevents headache, early greying, hair fall, strengthens head and sense organs. Improves hair colour and growth,Imparts complexion to face. It helps to cool down the body and induces sound sleep. One can apply the oil twice or thrice a week. Any herbal oil or plain coconut oil can be used.
Apply lukewarm oil liberally all over the body gently massaging half an hour before bath and take warm water bath. Abhyanga Prevents dryness of skin, provides suppleness to the skin, rejuvenates. It eliminates foul smell of the body, relieves heaviness, drowsiness, itching, excessive sweating of the body. Herbal Ayurveda oils or sesame oil are the best choices for Abhayngana
Padaabhyangam (Foot massage or foot therapy )
Apply lukewarm oil liberally all over both foot,gently massage and wash with warm water or one can apply 20 min before bath. Foot massage Prevents roughness, numbness, fatigue, cracks in the feet. Improves eyesight, the strength of the body. This therapy holds a special place of importance in Ayurveda because our feet connect our body. Foot care is holistic and as a therapy, involves massaging the pressure points with herbal and medicinal oils. Applying the right massage techniques relieves the body of its ailments and restores the root of our body and soul through our feet. Helps as a good detox for de-stressing the body.
Vyayama ( Physical work out )
Ayurveda recommends to vyayama up to half of their strength. One can practice Walking, Yoga, Aerobics etc as their physical workouts. One should adopt their physical workouts based on their strength. Excess than their strength causes unnecessary stress to the body until it is recommended based on your body type or health issues. It Improves general physical and mental health,regularises the hormone secretion and maintains weight. However, Yoga cannot be considered as a mere exercise. They are ‘kriyas’ that can bring the union of body-mind, and ‘individual consciousness with universal consciousness’ by balancing of our breath -body’s physiology-energy levels.
Body hygiene
Snana / Bathing – Ayurveda recommends warm water bath using any herbal leaves like neem, eucalyptus etc, herbal powders, soaps or gel. It is considered as a first step of purifying our body externally followed by the internal purification through prayers and meditation. Snana elieves fatigue, sweating and removes dirt, improves strength and rejuvenates general health.
Wear clean washed clothes after bath – It is considered as charm, enhances longevity, mangala kara, removes negativity. It brings happiness.
Use mild fragrance – It is pleasing to the mind.
Trim hair and nails regularly as part of Hygiene.
Wear footwear while going out – Prevents any injuries to the foot, formation of corn, cracks etc.
Sadachara, Sadvritta, Satsangha (Managing emotions)
Engage in spiritual practice, good conduct and finding the right company in any activities you do. It promotes Sattva Guna (balanced mental state) in the body. Control mental urges like ego, anger, grief, depression, anxiety etc
Ahara Niyama ( Food Habits)
Adopt a freshly cooked,easily digestible balanced diet, follow timely intake of warm food. Reduce too much intake of fried items, oily, spicy and junk food. Eat balanced quantities of food.. Do not overeat or eat less and drink right amount of water.
Include seasonal fruits and vegetables in the diet. Food gives us energy proper nutrition and improves immunity. Good immunity takes care of our General and mental health keeping ourselves active throughout the day.
(Getting Shiroabhyanga/ Abhyanga/ Padaabhyanga from an expert/ therapist differs from doing self. You can get authentic Ayurveda abhyanga at Wellbeeing centre, for best experience and results)
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Contribution from: Dr Vatsala BAMS, MD and team, WELLBEEING Integrated Health Centre
......................................................................................Waking up :
Wake up at Bramhi Muhurta (90 min before sunrise) to start the day. Brahma Muhurta or time of Higher energy is a period of 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise called as "The Creator's Hour".Activities performed early in the morning have a greater effect than in any other part of the day. Each muhurta lasts 48 minutes, and therefore the Brahma muhurta begins 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise and ends 48 minutes before sunrise. For example, if sunrise is at 6 am, the Brahma muhurta begins at 4:24 am. So Take out the calendars or Browse and note down the next day’s Sunrise time and plan your Brahmi Muhurta wake up time.
Brahma Muhurta is the perfect time to experience the freshness of the environment, which keeps the body healthy and fit. Boosts the immune system. Increase memory power and energy levels. It helps in rejuvenating the various physiological function of the body, especially related to the hormonal variations. Brahma Muhurta is an excellent period for spiritual practices and has sacred energy for the worship of higher power ‘Brahma’ inside you. Brahma Muhurta makes individuals feel inspired and motivated for waking up to a new day.
Many successful people adopted the practice of waking up early . Studies have shown that 90% of executives wake up before 6am on weekdays and nearly 50% of self-made millionaires wake up at least three to four hours before their workday actually begins.
Oral Hygiene :
Oral hygiene was always given high importance in Ayurveda. India practiced oral hygiene from centuries using a Neem/Khadira stick,Crystal salt or Charcoal etc. Some of the good practices that could be followed in modern time for good oral hygiene.
Brushing the teeth – Brushing should not be harsh or affect gums. It helps to remove foul smell and improves taste perception in the food.
Tongue scraping – scraping the dirt deposited on the tongue helps to eliminate bad breath
Gargling - Gargling with herbal oil helps to strengthen jaws, voice, improves the function of taste buds, improves taste for food . It also reduces dryness of throat, dryness of lips, prevents tooth caries, sensitiveness etc , we can also use warm water or salt water for gargling daily
Mouth Fresheners: To keep the freshness of mouth one can chew jati phala, areca nut, lavanga, betel leaf, elaichi, pach karpoora etc (Note – an excess of intake of above is not recommended)
Shiro abhyanga/ Abhyanga (Oil application for Head and Body)
Applying oil to head prevents headache, early greying, hair fall, strengthens head and sense organs. Improves hair colour and growth,Imparts complexion to face. It helps to cool down the body and induces sound sleep. One can apply the oil twice or thrice a week. Any herbal oil or plain coconut oil can be used.
Apply lukewarm oil liberally all over the body gently massaging half an hour before bath and take warm water bath. Abhyanga Prevents dryness of skin, provides suppleness to the skin, rejuvenates. It eliminates foul smell of the body, relieves heaviness, drowsiness, itching, excessive sweating of the body. Herbal Ayurveda oils or sesame oil are the best choices for Abhayngana
Padaabhyangam (Foot massage or foot therapy )
Apply lukewarm oil liberally all over both foot,gently massage and wash with warm water or one can apply 20 min before bath. Foot massage Prevents roughness, numbness, fatigue, cracks in the feet. Improves eyesight, the strength of the body. This therapy holds a special place of importance in Ayurveda because our feet connect our body. Foot care is holistic and as a therapy, involves massaging the pressure points with herbal and medicinal oils. Applying the right massage techniques relieves the body of its ailments and restores the root of our body and soul through our feet. Helps as a good detox for de-stressing the body.
Vyayama ( Physical work out )
Ayurveda recommends to vyayama up to half of their strength. One can practice Walking, Yoga, Aerobics etc as their physical workouts. One should adopt their physical workouts based on their strength. Excess than their strength causes unnecessary stress to the body until it is recommended based on your body type or health issues. It Improves general physical and mental health,regularises the hormone secretion and maintains weight. However, Yoga cannot be considered as a mere exercise. They are ‘kriyas’ that can bring the union of body-mind, and ‘individual consciousness with universal consciousness’ by balancing of our breath -body’s physiology-energy levels.
Body hygiene
Snana / Bathing – Ayurveda recommends warm water bath using any herbal leaves like neem, eucalyptus etc, herbal powders, soaps or gel. It is considered as a first step of purifying our body externally followed by the internal purification through prayers and meditation. Snana elieves fatigue, sweating and removes dirt, improves strength and rejuvenates general health.
Wear clean washed clothes after bath – It is considered as charm, enhances longevity, mangala kara, removes negativity. It brings happiness.
Use mild fragrance – It is pleasing to the mind.
Trim hair and nails regularly as part of Hygiene.
Wear footwear while going out – Prevents any injuries to the foot, formation of corn, cracks etc.
Sadachara, Sadvritta, Satsangha (Managing emotions)
Engage in spiritual practice, good conduct and finding the right company in any activities you do. It promotes Sattva Guna (balanced mental state) in the body. Control mental urges like ego, anger, grief, depression, anxiety etc
Ahara Niyama ( Food Habits)
Adopt a freshly cooked,easily digestible balanced diet, follow timely intake of warm food. Reduce too much intake of fried items, oily, spicy and junk food. Eat balanced quantities of food.. Do not overeat or eat less and drink right amount of water.
Include seasonal fruits and vegetables in the diet. Food gives us energy proper nutrition and improves immunity. Good immunity takes care of our General and mental health keeping ourselves active throughout the day.
(Getting Shiroabhyanga/ Abhyanga/ Padaabhyanga from an expert/ therapist differs from doing self. You can get authentic Ayurveda abhyanga at Wellbeeing centre, for best experience and results)
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Contribution from: Dr Vatsala BAMS, MD and team, WELLBEEING Integrated Health Centre
Extracts or information from the desk of Doctors from Integrative Medicine (Allopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy) at WELLBEEING, an Integrated Health centre, Bangalore.
Contribution from: Dr Vatsala BAMS, MD and team, WELLBEEING Integrated Health Centre
Contribution from: Dr Vatsala BAMS, MD and team, WELLBEEING Integrated Health Centre
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