Ideal Daily Schedule
Ideal daily schedule (Dinacharya):As per Ayurveda and Vedic Health science, to lead healthy life, one must follow proper life style (Dinacharya). Following schedule is designed according to law of nature and how our body organs function in different times of the day called as Circadian Biological clock. Following picture explains about how our body functions in different timings. for example when lungs are more active, that time we should be more active and work with breathing. We should eat well when stomach is active.
Ideal daily schedule table: Make your day to day performance at home and work more efficient by following ideal routine. it helps to make continuous progress and achieve success while leading healthy life.
| Activity | Time | Tasks (4 hours gap in between 2 meals) |
|---|---|---|
| Wake up | between 4am and 5am | Prayer and positive affirmation |
| Clean up | drink 1.25 to 1.5 liters of water | |
| first round of ablution | ||
| Exercise
(Mind & Body) |
1 hour | Yoga, Pranayam & meditation |
| Clean up | drink 1.25 to 1.5 liters of water | |
| Second round of ablution | ||
| Fresh juice | 7am | fresh Lemon with water or vegetable juice |
| Breakfast | 8:30am | Fresh Sprouted beans (best choice) / soaked nuts or High protein food |
| with 1 hour gap after breakfast | Drink 1 glass of plain water every one hour (drink slowly) | |
| Work | productive & good purposeful work | 1 hour before lunch stop drinking water |
| Lunch | 12:30pm | Greens (spinach / leaves) or plenty of vegetables with dhal or any other whole gains along with brown rice or crushed wheat or roti |
| with 1 hour gap | Don’t drink water while eating. Drink 1 glass of plain water every one hour (drink slowly) | |
| Snacks | 4PM | fresh fruits / Water |
| if you feel hungry eat fresh fruits or dry fruits (no cooked food) | ||
| Cleaning | 5PM | drink 1 litre water |
| Ablution / Cleaning | ||
| Dinner | 6:30pm (before sunset) | ½ kg vegetables (steamed or fresh) with roti or crushed wheat. Avoid curd or yogurt, instead u can try warm milk |
| Self-Study | 30 min any time after dinner | Study of scriptures which gives you guidance towards spiritual growth and purposeful life (together with family) |
| Sleep | between 9:30 PM and 10PM | a prayer or a few minutes of meditation will help for a pleasant sleep |