AYURVEDA :

Ayurveda term is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘ayur’ and ‘veda’, where ‘ayur’ means life and ‘veda’ means knowledge or science, so Ayurveda translates as knowledge of life. Ayurveda is the oldest healing science originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is generally called the “Mother of All Healing.” Health as defined by Ayurveda is a balanced state of body, mind and consciousness. Health is not just the absence of illness – it is a state of balance, radiance and peaceful wellbeing.

According to Ayurveda we should take our health in our own hands and to maintain a healthy and disease free life one should follow a daily routine or schedule. The Ayurveda considered daily routine to be a stronger healing force than any other medicine.

DINACHARYA

In Sanskrit the daily routine is called the Dinacharya, Where ‘Din’ means ‘day’ and ‘acharya’ means ‘to follow’.  Ayurveda says that in order to achieve optimal health, we should tune our bodies according to the nature’s master cycle. Dinachayra covers the following steps at the start of the day:

1. Waking up

According to Ayurveda, waking up early is the first key step towards a healthy life. It is advised to wake up an hour before the sun rises because at this time sattvic qualities are there in nature that bring newness to the senses. This period is also called Brahma-muhurta, the purest time of the day and is considered excellent for learning of any kind.

• Daily Intention

Before you race out of bed, take a few minutes to set an intention for your day. Settle yourself for a moment, take a few conscious breaths and then ask yourself what do I want to create today? Write down the goals to be accomplished during this particular day. this will help you to stay focused.

Cleanse your sensory organs Splash your face with cold water to stimulate circulation to the skin and rinse out your mouth. Blink your eyes and rotate them in all directions. Dry your face with a clean towel and brush your teeth. Tongue Cleaning Cleaning your mouth is very important. A lot of waste or ama accumulates overnight on the tongue. By scraping your tongue with a tongue cleaner, you can free your body from all toxins and bacteria. This practice takes ama or waste out of the body, eliminates bad breath and prepares the digestive system.

• Oil Pulling:

According to Ayurveda, Oral health is very important to lead a healthy life, that is the reason oil pulling is considered an important part of dinacharya. Here, too, the purpose is to take out all the toxins and accumulated ama out of the body. In this process,1 or 2 tablespoons of organic oil is placed and swished in the mouth and then spit off in garbage. It is generally recommended to swish for 10 -15 minutes but if you are a beginner, you can start swishing for five minutes and then increase it slowly.

• Drink water

Ayurveda suggests early morning intake of 1-2 cups of lukewarm water as it flushes out all the toxins out of the body and cleanses the intestines. If you like, you can add some honey or lemon juice in it. It is advised to sip the water slowly rather than drinking it at once. 7     Evacuation After drinking water, Evacuate your bowels. Evacuation in the morning once you wake up is strongly recommended by Ayurveda, as waiting longer could increase the ama or toxins in the body. Ayurveda talks about your bowel movements in a pleasant way, by referring to it as elimination. Making time for elimination should be a part of your dinacharya..According to Ayurveda, having 1-3 bowel movements each day is considered healthy

• Exercise

Vyayama is considered to be the most important thing in dincharya, usually some Yoga postures, walk and breathing exercises (Pranayam) are recommended.  Early morning exercise, especially yoga, removes stagnation in the body mind, improves circulation, strengthens the digestive fire, relaxes the body and helps in sound sleep. Vyayama increases your stamina and allow your body to be more resistant to disease. It helps to recharge and rejuvenate your body and mind for a productive day!

9.   Self – Abhyanga

In Sanskrit, abhy means ‘to rub’ and anga means ‘limbs’ and together these terms are called Abhyanga, The Ayurvedic Massage. Self-abhyanga is all about  anointing the body with warm oil  by using a mindful, loving touch. You can pamper yourself with this oil massage. Oiling your body before bedtime will help induce sound sleep too. Abhyanga enhances blood circulation, encourages quicker removal of metabolic waste and relaxes the body, and it has a multitude of other benefits: it Nourishes and hydrates the skin, tonifies the dhatus or tissues of the body, restores the nervous systems, aids in healthy sleep, decreases the effects of aging and stimulates the internal organs.

10. Bathing

When your skin has absorbed the oil, take a warm bath. But If there is an excess oil, you can remove it with a paper towel before taking shower. The water used for bathing should not be too hot or too cold.  Lukewarm water is recommended to take shower. Bathing removes dirt, and fatigue, sweat, brings clarity to the mind, and energy to the body. After taking shower, pat dry with a towel and allow your skin to air dry, so that you can retain the remaining abhyanga oil as it continues to penetrate into the skin

1. Pranayama

After shower,Sit quietly for some time and do deep breathing. Breathing exercises are called ‘pranayama’ in Sanskrit. ‘Prana’ means ‘breath;, it is our life force energy and ‘ayam’ means ‘to control’. Regular practice of pranayama increases your physical and mental well being, if done with awareness.

1. Meditation

This is the most important part of Dinacharya. Just like the physical cleansing described above, inner cleansing is also an essential part of ayurvedic dinacharya.! Simply be quiet, sit in Peace and meditate. Meditation brings you into a present state of awareness where the body is calm and the mind is focused. meditation has a multitude of other benefits: it reduces anxiety, improves memory and focus, and improves sleep. Meditation works best when done straight after a bath when your body is thoroughly cleansed. Take five minutes to be still. Sit with yourself and observe the present moment.Meditation is an essential part of the Ayurvedic Dinacharya as it helps in increasing self-awareness.

1. Breakfast

According to Ayurveda, most diseases develop in the digestive tract. What we eat becomes the building block for out dhatus(tissues) so its advised to  have warm, nourishing and wholesome breakfast. It is recommended to chew each bite slowly. Our body will be depleted of all nutrients because we have not taken any food during night. So, a healthy breakfast in the morning is vital for the body to function well. Ideally, breakfast should be taken between 8 to 9 a.m. Then it is time to start any tasks at hand and spend the rest of the day according to your regular work schedule.

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