Daily Routine
Ayurvedic Lifestyle
Self Care
Daily routine
Dina-carya The term ‘dina’ means day and ‘carya’ denotes routine, the word ‘carya’ coming from the root ‘car’, which means ‘to move, to follow or to walk’. Hence Dina-carya is the path we follow to the beat of nature’s heart leading us to joy and enlightenment. This is why a teacher or master is known as ‘acarya’, or one who flows with nature’s rhythm. The importance of dina-carya The small habits we perform consistently on a daily basis have immense accumulative benefit in our life. Ayurvedic daily routines teach us to ride nature’s waves so we can effortlessly float through each day. Dina-carya is the foundation of health, happiness and spiritual advancement.
The following is a sample day with some suggested times. Adjust it according to your schedule’s convenience. A steady routine gives your physiology a healthy rhythm. Once we resonate with the rhythm of mother nature she embraces us in the cosmic dance of growth and vitality. Aim to minimise stress and tend to your highest priorities. Your Ideal time Ideal time Daily routine 6-7am Awakening. Visualisations and affirmations. Emptying bowels bladder. Brushing teeth, scraping tongue, washing mouth, cleansing nose eyes and ears. Exercising. Massaging body, face and scalp. Shower. Yoga asanas -Pranayama. Meditation/ reading from a spiritually enlivening text. Dressing and grooming. Prepare and take breakfast. Perform daily duties in the most positive consciousness. Lunch and a gentle walk, appreciating nature. Continue daily duties. Plan the schedule for the following day. Give yourself a foot massage. Have a shower or bath. Meditation & pranayama.
7-8am 8-9am 9-12noon 12-1pm 1-5pm 6-6.30pm
7-8pm 8.30-9pm
Prepare and have dinner. Spend some time with family. Have a gentle walk. Assess your performance during the day and contemplate the lessons given. Go to bed
9.30-10pm Prepare to sleep. 10pm
Awakening Observe how animals rise with the sun. They
Self Care
Daily routine
Dina-carya The term ‘dina’ means day and ‘carya’ denotes routine, the word ‘carya’ coming from the root ‘car’, which means ‘to move, to follow or to walk’. Hence Dina-carya is the path we follow to the beat of nature’s heart leading us to joy and enlightenment. This is why a teacher or master is known as ‘acarya’, or one who flows with nature’s rhythm. The importance of dina-carya The small habits we perform consistently on a daily basis have immense accumulative benefit in our life. Ayurvedic daily routines teach us to ride nature’s waves so we can effortlessly float through each day. Dina-carya is the foundation of health, happiness and spiritual advancement.
The following is a sample day with some suggested times. Adjust it according to your schedule’s convenience. A steady routine gives your physiology a healthy rhythm. Once we resonate with the rhythm of mother nature she embraces us in the cosmic dance of growth and vitality. Aim to minimise stress and tend to your highest priorities. Your Ideal time Ideal time Daily routine 6-7am Awakening. Visualisations and affirmations. Emptying bowels bladder. Brushing teeth, scraping tongue, washing mouth, cleansing nose eyes and ears. Exercising. Massaging body, face and scalp. Shower. Yoga asanas -Pranayama. Meditation/ reading from a spiritually enlivening text. Dressing and grooming. Prepare and take breakfast. Perform daily duties in the most positive consciousness. Lunch and a gentle walk, appreciating nature. Continue daily duties. Plan the schedule for the following day. Give yourself a foot massage. Have a shower or bath. Meditation & pranayama.
7-8am 8-9am 9-12noon 12-1pm 1-5pm 6-6.30pm
7-8pm 8.30-9pm
Prepare and have dinner. Spend some time with family. Have a gentle walk. Assess your performance during the day and contemplate the lessons given. Go to bed
9.30-10pm Prepare to sleep. 10pm
Awakening Observe how animals rise with the sun. They