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The ideal daily routine su mmary
(Following this routine ensures a smooth, harmonious, energetic, stress-fr ee day)
Morning (Kapha p eri od)
- Arise around dawn (end of vata period)
- Drink hot water and evacuate bladder/bowels
- Clean teeth/scrape tongue
- Oil massage
- Exercise (esp. Kapha-types)
- W a r m or c o o l s h o we r
- Sun-salute & yoga asanas
- Pranayama – breathing exercise
- Meditation
- Breakfast
Midday (Pitta period)
- Lunch – largest meal of day
- Short walk
- Br ief r est
A f t e r n o o n (Vata period)
- Good for creative work
- Light snack for Vata-types
E v e n i n g (Kapha p eri od)
- Yoga asanas
- Pranayama
- Meditation
- Light supper
- Relaxing activity
- Early to bed (Kapha time)
N i g h t (pitta/vata period)
- Sleep