Now the world is speaking about Meditation, Energy system, Mindfulness, Law of attraction theories and so on. In all the above or such practices, they give importance to the present day, or the day which we have woken up. We should make that day happy, fruitful, successful, etc. Such happy and healthy days together makes years and decades.
So Ayurveda has
given importance to daily regimen to be followed. All these have their own
benefits and scientific relevance.
Here are some
important activities that help us to start a fruitful day.
1. Wake-up
time: At Bramhi Muhurta (90 min before sunrise), start the day – waking up
early is success mantra of many successful people.
Brahma muhurt (time
of higher energy or Brahma) is a
period (muhurta)
one and a half hours before sunrise—or more precisely, 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise. Literally
meaning "The Creator's Hour".
Any activities
performed early in the morning have a greater effect than in any other part of
the day. Each muhurta lasts 48 minutes, and therefore the Brahma muhurta begins
1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise, and ends 48 minutes before sunrise. For
example, if sunrise is at 6am, the brahma muhurta begins at 4:24am. If sunrise
is at 7am, brahma muhurta begins at 5:24am, and so on. So Take out the
calendars or Browse and note down the next day’s Sunrise time and plan your
Brahmi muhurta wake up time, to make wise of the following benefits.
Brahama Muhurta is
perfect time to experience the freshness of the environment, which keep the
body healthy and fit. Boosts the immune system. Increase memory power and
energy levels. It helps in rejuvenating the various physiological function of
the body, especially related to the hormonal variations. Brahma Muhurta is an
excellent period for spiritual practices and has sacred energy for worship of higher
power ‘Brahma’ inside you. Brahma Muhurta makes
individuals feel inspired and motivated for waking up to a new day.
2. Oral
hygiene was always given high importance. Since the ages or dates
back, India has its own habits of oral hygiene, which may not be the usage
of tooth paste or Synthetic brush, but they use a neem/Khadira stick or crystal
salt/ charcoal etc. Some of the good practices that could be followed in the
modern time for a good oral hygiene:
- Brushing the teeth – Brushing should not be harsh
or affect gums. It helps to remove foul smell and improves taste
perception in the food.
- Tongue scraping – scraping the dirt deposited
on tongue helps to eliminate bad breath
- To keep the freshness of mouth one can chew
jati phala, arecanut, lavanga, betel leaf, elaichi, pach karpoora etc
(Note – excess of intake of above is not recommended)
- Gargling: Gargling with herbal oil helps to
strengthen jaws, voice, improves the function of taste buds, improves
taste for food. Reduces dryness of throat, dryness of lips, prevents
tooth caries, sensitiveness etc
- As of for the present situation, one can use
warm water or salt water for gargling on a daily basis.
3 Oil
application
- Oiling Head (Head massage): Applying oil to
head prevents head ache, early greying, hair fall, strengthens head and
sense organs. Improves hair growth, black colour. Imparts complexion to
face. Induces sound sleep. Helps to cools down the Body. One can apply oil
twice or thrice a week. Any herbal oil or plain coconut oil can be used.
- Oil application to Body (Abhyanga)
: Apply Luke warm Oil liberally all over the body by self, half an
hour before bath, can massage slightly is possible and take warm
water bath. Abhyanga Prevents dryness of skin, provides suppleness to
skin, rejuvenates. Eliminates foul smell of the body, relives heaviness,
drowsiness, itching, excessive sweating of the body. For massaging purpose
herbal Ayurveda oils or sesame oil can be used.
Foot massage or
foot therapy (Padaabhyangam):
- Apply Luke warm Oil liberally all over the
both foot by self, can massage slightly is possible and wash with warm
water or apply 20 min before bath . Foot massage Prevents roughness,
numbness, fatigue, cracks in the feet. Improves eye sight, strength of the
body. This therapy holds a special place of importance in Ayurveda because
our feet connect our body. Foot care is holistic and as a therapy,
involves massaging the pressure points with herbal and medicinal oils.
Applying the right massage techniques relieves the body of its ailments
and restores the root of our body and soul through our feet. Basically
helps as a good detox for de stressing the body. (Getting Shiroabhyanga/
Abhyanga/ Padaabhyanga from an expert/ therapist differs from
doing self. You can get authentic Ayurveda abhyanga at wellbeeing center,
for best experience and results)
3. Vyayama
- physical work out-
- One can practice walking, Yoga, Aerobics, gym
etc as their physical work outs. One should adopt their physical work outs
based on their strength. Ayurveda recommands to vyayama up to half of
their strength. Excess than their strength causes unnecessary stress to
the body until it is recommended based on your body type or Health issues.
It Improves general physical and mental health. Regularizes the hormone
secretion, maintains weight. However Yoga cannot be considered as a mere
exercise. They are ‘kriyas’ that
can bring the union of body-mind, and ‘individual consciousness with
universal consciousness’. This can be explained as balance of our
breath-body’s physiology-energy levels.
4. Body
hygiene
- Snana / Bathing – Warm water bath is
recommended with the use of any herbal soap/gel or desired shower gel. It
is the first and foremost hygiene step thought to us and is considered as
a first step of purifying our body externally after which the internal
purification is observed by means of prayers and meditation. It Relieves
fatigue, sweating and removes dirt. Improves strength and rejuvenates the
general health. Any Herbal Leaves like neem, eucalyptus etc or any
herbal powders.
- Wear clean washed cloths after bath – It is
considered as charm, enhances longevity, mangala kara, removes negativity.
It brings happiness.
- One can use mild fragrance – It is pleasing to
mind.
- One should trim their hairs and nails
regularly as part of Hygiene.
- Wear foot wear while going out – Prevents any
injuries to foot, formation of corn, cracks etc.
5. Managing
your emotions - Sadachara, Sadvritta, Satsangha -
Always try to engage spiritual practice, good conduct and finding the
right company in any activities you do. It promotes Sattva Guna (balanced
mental state) in the body.
- Control mental urges like ego, anger, grief,
depression, anxiety etc.
- Do not suppress physical urges like passing
urine or bowels, coughing, sneezing etc. What needs to pass out should
pass out of body on time, and not stagnate. Anything that does-not flow in
the body loses energy and attracts infection
6. Ahara Niyama - How
to take food. One should adopt freshly cooked, balanced diet, follow timely
intake of food, easily digestible and warm while having. Reduced too much of
fried items, oily, spicy and junk food.
- Do not over eat or eat less, eat balanced.
Drink right amount of water
- Always include seasonal fruits and vegetables
in your diet. Food gives us energy and proper nutrition improves
immunity. Good immunity takes care of our General health and mental
health. Helps to keep ourselves Active throughout the day.
- -By Dr. Vatsala,
Principle Consultant Ayurveda, WELLBEEING, Integrated Health Centre, Bangalore
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