DINACHARYA: DAILY DAYTIME ROUTINE
10am-2pm: Pitta Energy
Ayurveda recommends that morning dinacharya be completed before 10am in order to follow the movement of the doshas throughout the day. Between the hours of 10am-2pm, pitta dosha is considered to be the strongest; hence, it is an opportune time to harness the heating, go-getter energy of pitta and be productive with work, chores, errands, etc. In short, whichever are your biggest tasks to tackle in the day, these are the opportune hours to get them done, for you will have sustained mental focus and clarity thanks to the qualities of pitta dosha.
It is also recommended to eat your largest meal of the day during this time, preferably around noon, as this is when the energy of pitta dosha is at its strongest and is the optimal time of day for the agni to properly digest & assimilate food.
During these peak pitta hours, Ayurveda also recommends avoiding direct sunlight, especially during a hot day and to avoid engaging in vigorous physical activity, as both may lead to an imbalance in pitta dosha.
2pm-6pm: Vata Energy
Between these hours, vata dosha begins to peak. Seeing as vata dosha is comprised of the air and ether elements, there is spaciousness and movement during this time of day that can be used for creative projects and problem solving. Allow yourself to think outside the box, as you may stumble upon a creative solution thanks to the energy of vata.
Since this is the time of day when your focus & attention may start to decline, avoid reaching for a sugary snack or caffeine break, as this can easily push vata dosha out of balance and overstimulate your nervous system. Instead, enjoy a grounding cup of Hydrate Blend Tea or Bliss Blend Tea and take an afternoon stroll outside to get fresh prana circulating in the body.
6pm-10pm: Kapha Energy
Kapha dosha predominates at this time of day and with that comes a feeling of heavy, grounding energy. Between the hours of 6-8pm, is the perfect time to enjoy a walk in nature or take a gentle yoga class like a Restorative or Yin Yoga to wind down your day. You will want to flow with the energy of kapha dosha at this time, surrendering to the feelings of fatigue from your long and productive day. There is no need to push yourself to do more at this time, for now is the time to ground and slowly prepare the body for rest.