Dinacharya - polish your self-care routines with Ayurvedic tips

In Sanskrit, dinacharya means - your discipline

Your dinacharya is your daily Ayurvedic health routine, which is essential for maintaining good health and the ability to transform your body into more health, vitality and well-being.

If you have a regular routine with a dinacharya, you will promote well-being in body and mind.

Dinacharya is more than just personal hygiene; it is a practice that supports the body's natural rhythms, stimulates digestion ( Agni ), and awakens the mind and senses.

Start with a few of these routines and then build up slowly so you can get used to your new habits. It can seem overwhelming at first. Always think positively and praise yourself for even the small progress.

Dinacharya is not about doing everything perfectly every day, but about creating rhythm and stability, because the body thrives best with regularity.

Dinacharya routines

Examples of dinacharya habits:

1.

Wake up before sunrise - Brahma Muhurta

This is the time approximately 1½ hours before sunrise. Benefits according to Ayurveda:

clarity of mind, better digestion, calmness of the nervous system.

Embrace the light and the sattvic energy that the sunrise brings with it.

The energy that exists early in the morning stimulates the senses, brings

inspiration and perspective.

2.

San Kalpa

Set a good intention for your day - also called your San Kalpa - a spiritual seed you sow in your mind.

It can also be thinking about what you are grateful for in your life.

It releases neurotransmitters - including serotonin.

3.

Interior sink - Ushapan

On an empty stomach, drink a large glass of lukewarm water, possibly with the addition of something that suits your dosha (see below).

Here you hydrate your body after the night and flush the entire digestive system of ama/toxins that have accumulated overnight.

Vata warm water, possibly a little honey or ghee

Pitta lukewarm water, possibly a little rose water or mild lemon

Kapha hot water lemon and possibly a little ginger

Then let the water work - then wait at least 30 minutes before eating anything.

4 .

Outside sink/bath - Pratah Snana

In Ayurveda, the morning bath is a central part of dinacharya. By following Pratah Snana regularly, the body's internal clock and biological rhythms are strengthened. It creates stability, calm and structure, which in Ayurveda is important for both physical and mental balance.

5.

Rub the body with oil - Bāhya Snehana

Application of oil all over the body, possibly with a nice self-massage (abhyanga)

Bahya Snehana is a nourishing and soothing treatment that softens and strengthens skin, muscles, bones, connective tissue, blood vessels and blood circulation.

6.

Tongue Scraper - Jihva Nirlekhana

Buy a tongue scraper and scrape off the coating. According to Ayurveda, this is ama, undigested food.

Ama gossips about whether we are able to digest the food we eat.

If we get the right diet, there are no deposits on the tongue or in the digestive system.

7.

Rinse nostrils - Jala Neti

Add a little mineral salt (half a teaspoon) to your nasal rinse and let lukewarm water run.

through from one nostril to the other. Use about ½ teaspoon of salt to 250 ml of lukewarm water.

Prevents colds, allergies etc. and leads to metal clarity as energy is activated in the ajna chakra.

Then lubricate your nostrils with ghee, almond or sesame oil. This prevents bacteria from entering the body through the nose.

8.

Vedic Breakfast - Sattvika Ahara

Ayurveda recommends all kinds of porridge - preferably quite liquid.

• hot porridge (oats, rice or millet)

• fried apples with cinnamon (or cook this in the porridge)

• dates or raisins - preferably soaked overnight

• almonds - preferably soaked in water overnight

• warm milk with spices such as cinnamon and turmeric and possibly with a little ghee for vata dosha.

• herbal tea

• ghee on top of the hot porridge

9.

Exercise - Vyayama

Light daily exercise.

Ayurveda recommends yoga, stretching, walking, breathing exercises (Pranayama)

Feel free to do a little every morning. If you have plenty of time, 30 minutes is fine.

Please finish with at least 5 minutes of meditation.

10.

Good night's sleep - Ratri Nidra.

Go to bed before 10 pm. The most intense relaxation hours of the day are from 10 pm to 2 am (Pitta hours)

A little extra.....

Sattvic surroundings

Surround yourself with things that seem uplifting to you.

Sattvic energy is:

Flowers and plants in the home

Your favorite colors

Fresh air

Calm music

Oil burner that charges energy/air

Clean rooms