The Ayurvedic Clock

How to Use the Circadian Rhythm of Your Body for Optimal Wellness according to Ayurveda Dinacharya: Guildlines for Daily Routine.

Although the dinacharya practices are thousands of years old, practitioners of Ayurveda say they are as beneficial in the modern lifestyle as ever before.

The morning Ayurvedic practices of dinacharya are intended to both calm and energize the body, preparing the practitioner for the day ahead. The evening ones are to help the practitioner relax before sleep. The recommended timings for these practices are in tune with the natural cycle of the sun and moon.

Guidelines can vary, but suggested routines for dinacharya are as follows:

🌄 Morning: Rise two hours before sunrise. Wash the face and eyes, and scrape the tongue. Massage the body with oil. Exercise by practicing yoga and/or pranayama. Bathe, meditate and eat breakfast.

🌅 Midday: Eat the largest meal of the day.

🌆 Evening: Have a light dinner at least three hours before bedtime, then take a walk. Go to bed around 10 pm