Dincharya

Dinacharya (दिनचर्या) is a concept in Ayurveda that refers to the daily routine or daily rhythm one should follow to maintain health, harmony, and balance in life. The term comes from Sanskrit:

• “Dina” means day

• “Charya” means routine or conduct

Purpose of Dinacharya:

Dinacharya aligns your lifestyle with nature’s cycles, especially the rhythms of the sun and moon, promoting:

• Good digestion

• Mental clarity

• Strong immunity

• Peaceful sleep

• Balanced doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

A Typical Dinacharya (Daily Ayurvedic Routine):

1.Wake up during Brahma Muhurta (approx. 4:30–5:30 AM)

• Ideal time for meditation, reflection, and connecting with higher energy

2.Elimination (Nature’s call)

• Encouraged to empty bowels and bladder first thing after waking

3.Oral Hygiene

• Tongue scraping (removes toxins)

• Oil pulling (gargling with sesame/coconut oil)

• Brushing teeth with herbal toothpaste

4.Abhyanga (Self oil massage)

• Daily application of warm herbal oil improves circulation, calms the nervous system, and balances doshas

5.Bathing

• Refreshes the body and removes oil and toxins

6.Exercise/Yoga

• Light physical movement according to body type (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha)

7.Meditation & Pranayama

• Calms the mind and breath, enhances mental clarity

8.Breakfast

• Nourishing and suited to your constitution

9.Work /Duties

• Ideally done during the Kapha-Pitta part of the day (10 AM–2 PM)

10.Lunch

• Main meal of the day (between 12–1 PM) when digestive fire is strongest

11.Short Rest

• Optional, ideally not lying flat; sitting or short walk preferred

12.Evening Wind Down

• Light dinner by 7 PM, walk after meals

13.Night Routine

• Calming activities (e.g., herbal tea, light reading)

• Sleeping by 10 PM

Why Follow Dinacharya?

• Prevents disease

• Enhances longevity

• Promotes physical, mental & emotional well-being

• Keeps you in tune with nature’s rhythm