Dinacharya-Daily Routine

Ayurveda considers that some hours of the day are better for some activities than others. For example, some people who do cardio at night will feel full of energy, and it will be difficult for them to go to sleep; however, if they do it in the morning, they will have the energy to do their daily activities.

Here are some suggestions based on the principles of Ayurveda, which classifies everything that exists in the universe as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha; Day hours are no exception.

Hours of the day in Ayurveda

• From 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., it is Kapha time.

• From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., it is Pitta time.

• From 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. is Vata time.

• From 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It's Kapha time again.

• From 10:00 p.m. to 2 a.m. It's Pitta time again.

• 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. is Vata time again.

See hours of the day for more information.

Morning Rutines

• Get up before the sun rises. By doing this, you will feel more energetic during the day.

• Drink a glass of warm water with a few drops of lemon and salt (add honey for Kapha prakruti or vikruti)

• Clean your tongue (use a stainless steel scraper or spoon).

• Rinse mouth with warm sesame or coconut oil, then gargle with warm salt water and turmeric in case of high Kapha. ***

• Neti pot: removes mucus and contamination from the nasal passages.***

• Nasya (nasal oil): lubricates the nasal passages and helps to decongest the nose.

• Pranayama.

• Massage your body with oil before a hot shower (abhyanga) with the oil recommended by an Ayurveda specialist.

• meditate

• Do exercise

  • Vata: gentle, regular exercise such as yoga, qigong, tai chi, or walking at a moderate pace.

  • Pitta: swimming, yoga, team sports like basketball and volleyball.

  • Kapha: any aerobic exercise and fast walking.

  Night Routines

• Try to make the last hours of your day relaxing.

• Consider using a blue light filter on your computer and cell phone in the evenings.

• Avoid using electronic devices such as computers and telephones after eight at night.

• Put oil on the soles of your feet at bedtime with the oil recommended by an Ayurveda specialist.

• Put castor oil drops in the eyes (make sure the oil is organic and hexane free).

• Scalp oil (or scalp marmani) at bedtime with the oil recommended by an Ayurveda specialist.

• Drink a relaxing tea at night.

  • Tulsi Tea (vata, kapha)

  •  Nttle tea (pitta)

  • Wisewoman Tea: Equal parts oat straw, nettle, and horsetail (women over 50).

• Go to bed before 10 p.m.

  Follow these routines as much as you can, but always with be gentle towards yourself. Not every day is the same, nor do we have the same energy. Sometimes we can do it, and sometimes we can't, and it's OK.