THEthe morning has gold in its mouth. This is the Western translation of the basic principle of dinacharya, a sort of decalogue of good habits from Ayurveda to regain energy. Why put it into practice? Why awakens the body and mind, helps to regain energy often lost during the winter by managing the body’s natural biorhythm as best as possible.
Energies and Ayurveda: what is dinacharya
To regain energy according to Ayurveda you need to follow the natural rhythm of your daily day. For this discipline, in fact, life follows a rhythm, called a doshic clock, which marks everyday life: «Living every day following Ayurvedic practices means making the most of the correlations between the environment and our organism» he explains Sayonara Motta, Yoga Leader, Ayurveda Counselor.
Dinacharya indicates the time between sunrise and sunset, the one in which work, physical and mental activities are at their maximum; vice versa Ratricharya is instead the night. Two elements that must be in balance with each other: «In Ayurveda, in fact, nothing is left to chance; intimate and close correlations ensure that all animate and inanimate elements are involved in a continuous game of balance, where everything influences everything” explains the expert.
What are the advantages of applying this ritual? «It allows you to live every day with positivity and energy, a secret to face this period of worry and confusion. Not only that, but Having a proper routine is one of the most motivating and fulfilling experiences that we can that we can do for ourselves. While on the one hand the concept of routine is certainly one of the foundations of the Ayurvedic lifestyle, on the other hand it is not a one-size-fits-all approach: the general indications can and must be adapted to everyone’s constitution and state of balance. The key is establish your own personal routine following Ayurvedic teachings and try as much as possible to be faithful to it without creating frustration and discontent.”
Regain your energy with Ayurveda as you begin to practice dinacharya
To approach this new life ritual, start by introducing one or two new habits into your routine: «It is with calm and moderation that the most radical change is generated: starting in the morning with small gestures, aself-regulation of the physiology which will naturally be brought into harmony with the rhythms of nature. The balance between activity and rest is the basis of health and well-being. Healthy lifestyle nutrition, spirituality, maintaining a clear and serene mind, a soul at peace and full of love and eating pure and natural foods are the main factors to take into consideration to preserve our vital strength and immunity.”
Step-by-step, the daily routine
The morning is the ideal time to carry out activities because energies are at their peak. Ideally then you should wake up before sunrise, maximum in any case before 7.30: «Maintaining a constant wake-up time leads, day after day, the body and mind to the appropriate activation to start the day. It is at this stage of the day that yes drinks hot water or hot water and lemon, to favor the intestine, and that a self-massage is practiced with Ayurvedic oil: it is a self-care and regeneration practice. Practice the Massage with warm Ayurvedic oils lubricates and rejuvenates the nervous system and promotes good circulation. If you can, it is also important to indulge in 5-10 minutes of yoga, practicing the sun salutation. Breakfast should ideally be before 9am with hot, rich and nutritious foods, avoiding dry ones.”
The day continues with main meal which must be lunch: «Eating at a different time every day and having many snacks weakens the digestive fire. Lunch is the most important meal of the day: Ayurveda tells us to consume it around 12 because it is precisely at this time that, just as the Pitta/Fire of the universe, i.e. the Sun, is at its maximum, so too our internal Pitta/fire has its peak at 12. Eating when the fire is active, alive and ready to means to allow the body to digest food in the best way and obtain nutrients from it. After 2pm the digestive fire is no longer able to digest food correctly, causing the formation of toxins.” As the expert explains, it is important prefer cooked and hot foods, eat sitting down and perhaps even in good company putting aside cell phones and television. «Immediately after lunch would be good practice walk 100 steps to stimulate digestion. Dinner, however, must be light with soups, stews and cooked vegetables. Better if before 7.30pm».
Finally, after cleansing in the evening, you should take thethe habit of massaging the feet with a refreshing or restructuring cream, to relax, and going to bed before 10 pm.
The practice to try: nasal washing to combat sinusitis and frequent colds
Yogis call it Jala Neti, translated cleansing with water to which a little salt is added. Cleaning the nasal passages is recommended helps you breathe better. Dust, germs and excess mucus accumulate in the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses: «When you do Jala Neti, salt water enters one nostril then passes around the back of the septum and gravity makes it come out the other side . Then the water passes from one nostril to the other and falls removes impurities».
In practice, the benefits are, in addition to helping with both physical and mental awakening, also a improvement if you suffer from constant colds precisely because germs are eliminated but also if yes suffer from headaches due to sinusitis or chronic respiratory congestion. Furthermore, cleaning the nasal canals also leads to an enhancement of breathing, therefore to a greater mental clarity and a higher ability to concentrate.
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