Daily routine according to Ayurveda
On August 4, 2022 by marghevivianiToday I would like to share the daily routine I developed during these years. And as one who practices yoga, all those steps are fully recommended by Ayurveda. Read this post about the main aspects of this Indian knowledge of life. Of course, lately, I don’t respect them as when I was single and with no kids, now is way more challenging. But I found out that even if I do at least three practices a day, I already feel much better, healthier, and happier.
If you are developing any new daily habits, don’t try to applicate all of them together at the same time. have you heard about the 21-day rule? Well, choosing one habit at a time to try not to skip it during 21 days, is a perfect time to make your habit settled in your daily routine.
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What I practice everyday
- Wake up with the Sun
- Drink a lot of water during the day
- Clear your bowels
- Perform oil massage
- Take a fresh shower or a bath
- Clear your bowels
- Clean nasal passages with slightly salty water
- Do a breath work
- Meditate
- Practice yoga asanas al least 15 mins
- Practice positive thinking
- Eat consciously
- Practice active relaxation
- Go to sleep before 10 pm
1. Wake up with the Sun
Is suggested to wake up in accord with nature by Ayurveda as well as by modern scientific research. And as yoga is a sister of Ayurveda, is says that waking up with first sunlight synchronizes the body’s internal biological clock, increases physical immunity and mental balance, and lifts a person’s spirituality. So most of the practices described in this list must be done in the early morning before or during sunrise.
2. Drink a lot of water during the day
Have a glass of hot water early in the morning—it will help activate Agni (digestive fire), lubricate the body, and support bowel movements”. And remember to drink only water during the day, especially when is the hot season you must stay hydrated enough.
3. Clear your bowels
It is best to have a daily bowel movement first thing in the morning. The timely and regular elimination of the waste products gives lightness to the body and prevents disease caused by ama (toxins). It must be a natural daily act, without the use of any stimulants such as caffeine for example.
6. Perform oil massage
Oil massages are recommended for everyone. The simplest oil to use is sesame oil (good for Vata and
Kapha). Those with Pitta can use cooling coconut oil.
7. Take a fresh shower or a bath
Ayurveda places great importance on cleanliness. Washing the body should be part of everyone’s morning routine. In order to protect your hair and eyes, avoid using very hot water on your head.
4. Clean nasal passages with slightly salty water
When your nose is clean you breathe better. You breathe better means your mind is more clear and your prana (life force) can circulate without any blockages.
Use a Neti pot to clear excess mucus from your nose and sinuses. Mix 1⁄2 teaspoon salt with 1 cup warm
water, and pour it into one nostril using the pot. When done, blow out the remaining water from each
nostril. If you are a surfer, is ok to skip it 🙂
5. Do a breath work
After cleaning your nasal passages is perfect to practice Kapalbhati breath, which is also called lung purification. It will help you to pull out the rest of the water and finish cleaning. Otherwise, you can practice any other breathing technique.
Controlling the breath allows prana (life energy) to be stored and released from the solar plexus. This revitalizes the body and mind when performed before, during, and after asanas. Throughout the session, focus on the breath to reduce fatigue and boost oxygen supply. Breath control is important to aid movement and recharge the muscles.
9. Practice yoga al least 15 mins
Performing the asanas (yoga poses) keeps the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other moving parts of the body healthy, increasing circulation and flexibility. They also energize all of the body systems, providing an internally orientated, non-competitive, and meditative exercise routine, while promoting an inner sense of calm.
You can start with a few Sun Salutations and try to increase the rounds every day.
Or you can contact me for private yoga lesson;) For ones who forgot: I am a certified Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance here you can learn more about my certifications.
8. Meditate
Read this post on How to meditate properly or use this Yours App.
10. Practice positive thinking
Choose one or two positive affirmations, or use them all. Repeat them three times a day—when you wake, at a convenient time during the day, and before bed. Say them slowly and clearly, with determination, and in a relaxed state of mind, as if talking to a friend. Not expect immediate results.
*Do research on your favorite positive affirmations and save them on your phone notes, or write them down in your notebook.
The practice of positive thinking goes deeper than using affirmations. The path of raja yoga encourages us to uplift our minds through the practice of positive attitudes toward both ourselves and others. Read more here.
11. Eat consciously
Read this post Diet to have more energy.
13. Practice active relaxation
Short, active muscle contractions followed by a sudden and complete muscular release will remove many hidden tensions in the body. The easiest way is to practice Savasana.
14. Go to sleep before 10 pm
Read the first point.
Keeping to a routine
Regularity in your daily routine is essential. Getting up, eating, and going to bed at the same time each day will provide an ideal framework for a healthy life and a day full of energy. All of the body’s processes will benefit from this regularity. For example, eating your meals at the same times each day means your agni will know to become active at those times.
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