Fw: [asthikasamaj] DINA CHARYA for MORE BEAUTY and reducing FRICTION - BALANCED MIND & FLOW WITH THE FLOW

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Sharing this with you all in the hope you will be benefited by reading and

following the advices contained therein.

G.Balasubramanian

 

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>DINACHARYA – THE DAILY ROUTINE IN AYURVEDA

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>In Sanskrit Dina means daily and Charya means following, moving. Ayurveda

recommends that in order to be optimally healthy we should tune our bodies to

the nature's master cycle which in turn regulates the various other rhythms.

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>Everyday two cycles of change pass through us, each bringing a Vata, Pitta, or

Kapha predominance.The approximate times of these cycles are as follows:

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>First cycle:

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>6 A.M. to 10 A.M. - Kapha

>10 A.M. to 2 P.M. - Pitta

>2 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Vata

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>Second cycle:

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>6 P.M. to 10 P.M. - Kapha

>10 P.M. to 2 A.M. - Pitta

>2 A.M to 6 A.M. - Vata

>Considering the above cycles the ideal schedule should be like this :

>MORNING

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>Time to wake up : A healthy person should get up two hours before

sunrise.During this hours the Vata element is dominant. Waking up two hours

before dawn you utilize the Vata qualities in the nature. Vata is light, subtle

and clear and this helps in tuning the body to the delicate messages the nature

sends. This is the time when there is the most sattva in the air and

environment. It is the most fresh and pure time of the day. Some exceptions to

this rule of rising are the very young, the old, parents with small children,

and people with

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>Elimination : Drinking a glass or two of warm water helps in the elimination.

As soon as possible empty your colon and bladder. Proper elimination ensures

your body's proper functioning.If you wait until later in the morning or during

the day you are slowly poisoning yourself (due to accumulation of toxins and

wastes) and creating an opportunity for chronic conditions to arise.

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>Cleaning of Senses : Wash the eyes with water. Preferably use rose water and

Triphala to purify the sight. Brush the teeth and scrape the tongue with a

tongue cleaner to purify your mouth and the taste buds.Ayurveda considers the

coating of the tongue as an indicator of 'Aama' or toxins in the colon.Gargle

with warm water or herbal tea< b>to purify your voice and strengthen your teeth.

Fill your mouth with sesame oil and keep it a few minutes before spitting. This

strengthens the teeth, improves the sense of taste, lubricates the palate and is

good for eyes. Put a little oil in your nose to purify the sinuses and your

sense of smell.The traditional Dinacharya also recommends that you inhale the

smoke of medicinal herbs every morning to purify the mind, head, face, neck and

lungs.

>Massage : Abhyanga is the name for oil massage with sesame oil. This is

typically a self massage. It is one of the main ways that Ayurveda keeps us

strong and prevents us from aging. This massage need not be long and cumbersome.

Massaging the Scalp, forehead, temples, hand and feet for about 5 minutes is

sufficient.

>Exercise : Vyayama is the name for physical exercise.This is usually some Yoga

postures and breathing exercises (Pranayama) but it can be anything including a

walk, a swim, sun salutes or whatever. This early morning exercise removes

stagnation in the body and mind, strengthens the digestive fire, reduces fat and

gives you an overall feeling of lightness and joy as it fills your body with

good, fresh and pure Prana. It is not to be strenuous. In fact, exercising at

one fourth to one half of your capacity is recommended.

>Bath: After exercise bath to remove any excess oil and dirt.Both showers and

bathtubs are recommended in the classics. Usually warm water bathsare suggested.

Put on clean clothing after the bath.

>Prayer & Meditation : Praying and worshipping God by offering flowers and food

is done to purify one's mind and to surrender ego and the results of all actions

to God. Then meditate for a few minutes to an hour and see who you really are,

put your attention towards Awareness. This is the most important aspect of

Dinacharya. Simply be quiet, sit in Peace.

>Breakfas t: This should be warm, nourishing and wholesome.

>Study / Work :Do what you do from now until noon.

>NOON

>Lunch : It should be taken early between 12 and 1 P.M.This coincides with the

peak Pitta period, Pitta is responsible for digestion.Ayurveda recommends that

the lunch should be the largest meal of the day consisting of wholesome food

with all the six tastes.After the meal it is good to take a little walk, a

couple hundred steps only, to

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>Sciesta : Anything more than a short nap should be avoided because sleeping in

the day is prohibited in Ayurveda due to the fear of accumulation of vitiated

kapha.

>Study / Work : Do what you do from now until supper.

>SUNDOWN:

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>Sundown is a special time of balance between day and night. In this balance it

is easier for your mind to stop long enough so that you can see your Self. This

is the time for evening prayers and meditations in many cultures around the

world.

>DINNER :

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>It should be taken around 6 - 7 P.M. It should be lighter than the lunch. The

dinner should be at least three hours before bedtime as gives the body ample

time to digest the food.Sleeping just after the dinner with a heavy stomach is

not conducive to a sound sleep.

>Walk to aid digestion for about 10 – 15 minutes.

>Ease: From dinner to bedtime just take it easy. Spend time with family,

interact with friends, read, and relax.

>BEDTIME:

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>Go to sleep around 9 - 10 P.M. so that you can get 6 to 7 hours of sleep

before 4:30 am.A good practice is to massage the soles of your feet with oil

before going to bed. This will calm your system and promote well being.

>And remember to take your Triphala before sleep. This will nourish your eyes

and also will ensure proper digestion and elimination.

>One should try to keep the routine as close to the recommended Dincharya as

possible.The body might resist the change for a first few days but if you do

manage to persist then you are bound to get rewarded with a much healthier and

satisfying life.

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>PS– Research has shown that any new activity continuously done for 21 days,

naturally and automatically becomes part of your routine and that the body and

mind get accommodated with it.

>REFERENCE

>www.ayurveda- foryou.com

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