DINACHARYA: AYURVEDA'S DAILY DETOX

​Dinacharya is a set of tools that allows you to keep your body and mind free of impurities.  Apart from cleansing your body and mind, it also nourishes the seven tissue systems (dhatus).  The concept is simple but not easy.  Dinacharya involves a set of self care and awareness tools which balance our energy, calm the mind, cleanse the sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, skin) and strengthens digestion.

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By following Dinacharya, your immune system will soar and many of your ailments will slowly dissappear.  It is the best preventative medicine known to man.

It can seem like a hassle at first to follow a set routine, but as you get into the habit of doing it, the routine turns into a pleasant experience.  You can start by implementing only a few of the habits, and add more when you feel comfortable.  Remember, it is the little changes in your life that make a difference.

So here are my favorite Daily Ayurvedic Tips that will keep you healthy and out of the Doctor's office.

• Wake early, around sunrise. Empty your bladder and bowels
• Wash face (rose water is great)
• Oil pulling (use sesame oil..1 tbslp)
• Scrape tongue, brush teeth
• Sparshana (using a dry skin brush, brush vigorously towards your heart)
• Shower
• Abhyanga ( Ayurveda Self Massage..I like using dosha specific oil with a few essential oils)
• Before breakfast, have a glass of warm water with lemon (this is a gentle kidney flush and helps your system get ready for nourishment)
• Eat fruits and veggies, if hungry have a nourishing bowl of oatmeal
• Do not hold back from natural urges
• Engage in activities that bring you joy
• Have your main meal at noon in a quiet settled environment
• Reduce rushing, worrying, or overeating, a short meditation practice is helpful
• Treat yourself gently and lovingly
• Perform Yoga Exercises or any form of exercise that you enjoy
• Light Dinner, ideally before sundown (6p to 10p is kapha time and all energies slow down)
• Peform neti pot at least once a week to keep your sinus channels cleansed
• Karna Purana is the oiling of your ears.  Place a few drops of warm olive oil or sesame oil and hold for 5 min in each side.  This keeps your ears clean and removes wax.
• Retire early

Try some of these practices and watch your energy, motivation, and zest for life soar!



Namaste,  
Roberto Portocarrero

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