Dinacharya: The Ayurvedic Daily Routine for Modern Life
Ayurveda places great value on a steady daily routine. Here is a realistic version for people with jobs, classes and families.
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Ayurveda, India's traditional system of wellbeing, describes three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. They are a way of describing tendencies in the body and mind. Most people have a mix, with one or two more noticeable.
Vata: air and space
Tendencies: light build, quick thinking, creative, can feel anxious or scattered, dry skin, feels cold easily. Balanced by: warmth, routine, oil, rest. Spa match: warm oil therapies like Abhyanga and Shirodhara.
Pitta: fire and water
Tendencies: medium build, sharp and focused, ambitious, can become irritable or overheated, sensitive skin. Balanced by: cooling food, calm, not overworking. Spa match: cooling oils, gentle massage, Kumkumadi facial, Netra Tarpana.
Kapha: earth and water
Tendencies: sturdy build, calm and caring, steady, can feel heavy, slow or unmotivated. Balanced by: movement, lighter food, stimulation. Spa match: invigorating therapies like Udvartana dry powder massage and Thai massage.
Seasons and doshas
Ayurveda also links seasons to doshas: dry, windy late winter with Vata, hot summer with Pitta, and heavy, damp monsoon and early spring with Kapha. That is why your therapist may suggest different oils in different months.
A gentle note
Dosha ideas are a traditional framework for wellbeing and lifestyle, not a medical diagnosis. For health conditions, always follow your doctor's advice. At our spa we use these ideas simply to choose oils and therapies that feel right for you.
This article is for general wellness information only and is not medical advice. Please consult a doctor for any health concern.
