Does my daily routine really affect my health?

The answer is Yes, your Daily Routines affect your Health.

Such as there is a time and a season for all things in natureThe same is true when we look at our daily routine. There was a time when nature determined how we would live our lives. Humans slept at night and worked during the day, but as times have changed, the hours we keep have also changed.

Because we strive for balance, it’s important to balance our daily activities and have more of a routine.

In Ayurveda, “Dinacharya” is the Sanskrit term for daily routine.

We refer to our constitution as our Dosha, however, the doshas are much more than that. The dosha are related to nature and the elements; they have cycles every day and every season.

Since the doshas run through the day, it is important to understand the best time for certain activities; for example, the time between 2 am and 6 am is favorably Sattva and is the best time of the day to acquire knowledge.

Because these doshas predominate throughout the day, it is important to correlate them with our constitution. A person who is primarily fire or pitta would not want to be physically active in the midday sun, and yet that is the best time to eat your biggest meal of the day, while the sun is shining brightly.

It is important to start your day on the right foot, if it is your habit to “sleep in” then you may be fooling yourself. No matter what his constitution or dosha is, the general rule of thumb for waking up remains the same, get up early. The ideal time to get up is three hours before sunrise or at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before sunrise; this time of day in Ayurveda is known as brahmamuhat (45 minutes before sunrise).

In the morning the body is well rested, the mind is alert, focused and at peace. It is the best time of the day to meditate because first thing in the morning Sattva Guna prevails.

We live in a modern world, so there are exceptions to getting up early, including working the night shift, young children, the elderly, and hospital patients.

It is important to know which Dosha is stronger in which parts of the day and night, as they reflect each other.

Vata is from 2 am to 6 am and from 2 pm to 6 pm (space and air elements)

Kapha is from 6 am to 10 am and from 6 pm to 10 pm (water and earth elements)

Pitta is from 10 am to 2 am and from 10 pm to 2 pm (fire element with a little water)

Because different energies predominate at different times of the day and night, it is important to know which activities are most suitable for the dosha and the different energies they represent throughout the day.

Vata Dosha 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. (vata is creative, imaginative, about movement)

Dream, wake up, eliminate, meditation, exercise.

Kapha Dosha 6:00 am to 10:00 am (Kapha has resistance)

Light breakfast, review of tasks for the day, Production

Pitta Dosha 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Pitta is the organizer and leader)

Strategize, complete challenging tasks, have the biggest meal of the day

Vata Dosah 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Create and view, to-do list for the next day, Exercise

Kapha Dosha 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Eat a light dinner and enjoy relaxing with your family or friends.

Pitta Dosha 10:00 pm to 2:00 am

Sleep, process food and thoughts from the day before.

Your daily routines have a lot to do with the ongoing maintenance of the human body, such as eliminating waste, using nutrients to create tissue and energy, and also resting so that we can process our thoughts, feel energized, and produce healthy tissue. .

Your daily routine may contain some or all of the following:

BM

tooth brushing

tongue scraping

gargle

face cleaning

eye cleaning

shaved off

Meditation

eye exercises

Physical exercise

Abhyanga (oil application)

head massage

Foot sole massage

Nasya (drops of oil on the nose)

Bathrooms

Our daily routine tells our body when we are getting ready to do something and eases the transition if it is something we are used to on a routine basis.

When we follow a routine at night, it signals to our bodies that we are getting ready for sleep and eases the transition. When we eat breakfast at the same time every day, we are naturally hungry at that time.

A good balanced routine is important for a healthy and happy life.. Knowing your dosha and understanding how it correlates with the daily dosha cycles is a big step on the path to better health and a balanced routine.