Ayurveda – Live in Tune with Nature
To everything there is a Season
Ayurveda is informed by the wisdom and balance of nature, the elements, seasons and the great cosmic forces.
Ayurveda is based on the Five Great Elements: Ether, Air, Fire, Water and Earth which can be described as being hot or cold, wet or dry, or a combination there of.
They condense to the three Ayurvedic doshas:
Each person is a unique combination of the above elements with a primary and a secondary energy known in Ayurveda as your Prakruti, which means Nature, or birth constitution.
In an Ayurvedic consultation, your birth constitution is revealed. Based on your nature, specific dietary and lifestyle recommendations are provided.
When we live in harmony with Natures Laws, we align with a deep support that optimizes our energy, immunity, and even our natural state of happiness.
For living a healthy life, we must train our bodies to the nature’s master cycle.To maintain the harmony among nature and our body, following a particular daily regime – “Dincharya” is recommended. The nature’s cycle constitutes the predominance of Pitta, Kapha and Vata. Being in harmony with this cycle, helps keeping the imbalances at bay.
The approximate times of these cycles are as follows:
First cycle:
6 A.M. to 10 A.M. – Kapha
10 A.M. to 2 P.M. – Pitta
2 P.M. to 6 P.M. – Vata
Second cycle:
6 P.M. to 10 P.M. – Kapha
10 P.M. to 2 A.M. – Pitta
2 A.M to six A.M. – Vata
Ideal Ayurvedic routine:
Considering the above cycles the ideal schedule need to be like this:
Sun Rise
According to Ayurveda you must arise earlier than sunrise. During these hours the Vata is dominant. Waking up before sunrise you utilize the Vata traits inside the nature. It’s the freshest and pure time of the day.
Activation & Cleaning: Drinking a glass or two of warm water helps activating the organs and aids in the waste elimination. As soon as possible empty your colon and bladder, after getting up. if you wait until later within the morning or throughout the day you are slowly poisoning yourself and creating an opportunity for chronic situations to arise.
Wash the eyes with water. Brush the tooth and scrape the tongue with a tongue cleanser to purify your mouth and sense of taste. Ayurveda considers the coating of the tongue as a hallmark of ‘Ama’ or pollutants inside the colon. Gargle with warm water or herbal tea to purify your voice and toughen your teeth. Jal neti is recommended to purify the sinuses and nostrils.
“Abhyangya” is the name for oil rub-down, sesame oil is recommended for abhyangya. It is one of the important approaches that Ayurveda keeps us robust and stops us from growing old. This massage need not be long. Massaging the Scalp, forehead, temples, hand and feet for approximately 5 mins is enough.
Workout: Vyayama is the call for physical workout. This is generally some Yoga postures and breathing activities(Pranayama) however it could include a walk, a swim, sun salutations as well. This early morning workout removes stagnation within the body mind, strengthens the digestive fire, reduces fats and gives you an universal feeling of lightness and joy as it fills your body with true Prana. It isn’t to be strenuous. In reality, workout at one fourth to 1 half of your capacity is suggested.
Shower: After exercising bath to do away with any extra oil and dirt. Typically, hot water baths are cautioned.
Meditation: For a couple of minutes to an hour sit down in silence, put your interest toward focus. this is the most important element of Dincharya. It helps increasing your concentration.
Breakfast: This need to be warm, nourishing and wholesome.
Be positive and start your day with a calm mind.
Mid-day
Lunch: It has to be taken early between 12 and 1 P.M. This is the time when Pitta is at its peak, Pitta plays a major role in digestion. Ayurveda recommends that the lunch should be the biggest meal of the day. After the meal it is ideal to walk around a hundred steps, to assist the digestion process. Anything extra than a brief nap must be avoided because drowsing in the day is prohibited in Ayurveda.
Be focused and productive – continue the usual activities.
Sundown
Sundown is the time of balance between day and night time. On this stability it’s far easier to your thoughts to forestall long enough so you can see yourself. This is the time for meditations.
Dinner:
It ought to be taken round 7 P.M. It should be lighter than the lunch. The dinner need to be consumed minimum three hours before bedtime as it offers the body sufficient time to digest the meals. Slumbering simply after the dinner with a heavy belly is not conducive to a valid sleep.
Walk to resource digestion for approximately 10 – 15 mins.
Ease: From dinner to bedtime just take it easy. Spend time with family, examine & plan things, and relax.
Bedtime:
Go to bed around 10 pm so you can get 6 to 7 hours of sleep earlier than 4:30 am. An excellent practice is to rub down the soles of your feet with oil before going to bed. This can calm your brain and promote wellbeing.
You are recommended to follow the Dincharya steps as closely as you can. Your body may resist the change for a first few days however in case you do manipulate to persist then you are sure to get rewarded with a miles healthier and enjoyable life.
BENEFITS OF AYURVEDA:
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Feel and Look Younger
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Increase Mental Calm and Focus
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Improve Digestion
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Relief Pain and Stress
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Enhance Your Energy, Vitality and Immunity
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Sound Restful Sleep
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