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Dinacharya a journey of self discovery, self help and selfhealing - ultimately resulting in self discipline.In Sanskrit Dina means daily and Charya means following, moving.Ayurveda

recommends that in order to be optimally healthy we should tune our bodies to the nature's

master cycle which in turn regulates the various other rhythms.

I find it interesting that an acharya is a teacher, guide or instructor. For me this shows just

how powerfully connected the sanskrit language really is.

other fine ideas to

incorporate into your day:

OBSERVE MOUNA

Observe Mouna (vow of silence)

for a couple of hours daily.

During the period of silence,

listen for the sounds between the

sounds.

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You can repeat any Mantra(sacred syllable), such as pure

Om or Om Namo Narayanaya,

Sri Ram, Sita Ram, Sri Ram Jaya

Ram Jaya Jaya Ram, Om Namah

Sivaya, Om Namo Bhagavate

Vasudevaya, Om

Saravanabhavaya Namah, Hari

Om, or Gayatri (a sacred Vedic

Mantra), according to your taste

or inclination, from 108 times to

21,600 times daily. Devotees of

Christ may repeat the name Jesus

or Hail Mary, Mother of Jesus.

Parsis, Sikhs and Muslims may

select a name or Mantra from the

Zend Avesta, Granth Sahib orKoran respectively.

CHARITY

Do charity regularly, every

month, or even daily according to

your means. Never fail in this

item. If necessary forego some

personal wants but keep up this

charity regularly.

things you might want to consider

as you begin your day.

1. Wake Up Early in the Morning to DispelKapha ( earth-

water accumulation)

It is good to wake up before the sun rises, when there are

loving (sattvic) qualities in nature that bring peace of mind

and freshness to the senses. Sunrise varies according to theseasons, but on average vata(space air) people should get

up about 6 am, pitta (fire water) people by 5:30 am, and

kapha (water earth) by 4:30 am (to lose weight and healdepression). Right after waking, look at hands for a few

moments and then gently move them over face and chest

down to the waist. This cleans the aura and is essential togood digestion, and mental health.

2. Scrape your Tongue to Remove Toxins (Ama-

undigested materials)

Gently scrape the tongue from the back forward, until you

have scraped the whole surface for 3-5 strokes. This

stimulates the internal organs, helps digestion, and removesdead bacteria. Stainless steel can be used by all. More

specifically Vatacan use stainless steel scraper, pitta silver,

a n d k a p h a c o p p e r . ( C a n b u y f r o mwww.BanyanBotanicals.comor from www.Ayurveda.com).

3. Clean the Face, Mouth, Eyes, and Nose ( nasal

passages).Splash your face with cold water and rinse out your mouth.

Wash your eyes with cool water (or one of the eye washes

mentioned below) and massage the eyelids by gently rubbingthem. Blink your eyes several times and rotate your eyes in

all directions. Dry your face with a clean towel. Netti rinse

nose with warm water and sea salt using a netti pot. Let thewater drain out naturally. Follow the rinse with nasya or

oiling of the nose. (step 5)

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Stop watching TV, using the computer

or reading at least an hour before bed.

Instead, spend some quiet time with your

loved ones. Or sit quietly, linking up

with your Guru or simply the larger

cosmos and a sense of grace. You can

also do a second session of seated

practice now.

4. Drink 1 glass to !quart Warm Water to Cleanse &

Rehydrate

Drink a glass of room temperature or warm water that has sat

out to settle. Either have it ready in a jar on a candle warmer

or leave it in an uncovered glass overnight to sit. This washesthe GI track, flushes the kidneys, and stimulates peristalsis

(bowel movement) and rehydrates the body after the

nighttime liver detoxification. It is not a good idea to start theday right away with black tea or coffee, as this drains kidney

energy, stresses the adrenals, causes constipation, insomnia

and is habit-forming. Warm water will most likely promotehealthy evacuation of the bowels within 5-10 minutes.

5. Nasal Drops (Nasya) for GoodPrana - Qi

Putting 3 to 5 drops of warm ghee or Nasya oil into eachnostril in the morning helps to lubricate the nose, clean the

sinuses, and improve voice, vision, and mental clarity. Our

nose is the door to the brain, so nose drops nourishprana andbring intelligence. Sesame, sunflower, or coconut oil, ghee,

brahmi ghee, (Available from www.BanyanBotanicals.com

or from www.Ayurveda.com).

6. Oil Drops in the Ears (Karna purana)

Conditions such as ringing in the ears, excess ear wax, poor

hearing, lockjaw, and TMJ, are all due to excess vata in the

ears. Dryness in ears , especially in the autumn/winter seasoncan be the cause of many ailments. Putting 5 drops of warm

sesame oil in each ear can help these disorders.: also trybrahmi oil or neem oil .

7. Apply Oil to the Head & Body (Abhyanga) ( am or pm

or both)

Rub warm oil over the head and body. Gentle, daily oilmassage of the scalp can bring happiness, as well as prevent

headache, baldness, graying, and receding hairline. Oiling

your body before bedtime will help induce sound sleep andkeep the skin soft., Sesame , Ashwagandha-Bala Oil, or

Mahanarayan Oil diluted with very warm sesame oil., Neem

Oil, or Maha Ganesh Oil diluted with warm sunflower

8. DAILY Exercise is the KEY to Good Health

Regular exercise, especially yoga, improves circulation,strength, and endurance. It helps one relax and have sound

sleep or a balanced day forward. This also improves digestion

and elimination. Suggestions : Camel, Cobra, Cat / Cow.

Slow, gentle exercise, Moon salutation 16x, moderately fast;

Fish; Boat; Bow. Calming exercise, Sun salutation 12x, done

rapidly; Bridge; Peacock; Palm tree; Lion; Tai Qi, Qi Gong,

swimming, walking running or jogging.