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Daily routine, diet, and lifestyle tips by ayurveda type

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Dr Leshma Vijay


Consultant Physician
The Nattika Beach Resort
(Branch of Park am See Nattika Ayurveda)

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of healing has persisted through thousands of years and continues to guide people towards a balanced and healthy life. Ayurveda is based on the principle that mind, body, and soul are strongly intertwined, enabling practical knowledge in laws of nature to prevent ill-health, restore health, and preserve life in a state of happiness.

This science is also known as Ashtanga Ayurveda as it has eight branches and it  deals with medicine and healing in various fields. 

The Eight Branches of Ayurveda (Ashtanga Ayurveda)

Ayurveda isn’t just about herbs or massage therapies, it’s a complete medical system that covers almost every illness and their managements. The eight branches are:

  • Kaya Chikitsa (Internal Medicine): This branch covers diagnosing and curing various diseases through diet, lifestyle, and herbal medicines. It very much resembles general medicine nowadays.
  • Shalya Tantra (Surgery): It had surprising developments for its time, and Ayurveda had surgical methods and procedures from treating wounds to removal of foreign bodies.
  • Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Eye Care): This uses treatments for diseases in the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat, i.e., ophthalmology and ENT medicine in Ayurveda.
  • Kaumarbhritya (Pediatrics and Obstetrics): This is concerned with the care of infants and the mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, emphasizing the Ayurveda’s concept of family health in an integrated way.
  • Agada Tantra (Toxicology): This concerned itself with the study and treatment of poisons and toxins, possibly including environmental pollutants concerned with external factors in the health area.
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  • Bhuta Vidya (Psychiatry and Psychology): Ayurveda in equal measure values mental health as it does physical health. This branch deals with emotional well-being, mental deterioration, and spiritual healing.
  • Rasayana (Rejuvenation and Longevity): A branch of Ayurveda aimed at increasing vitality, delaying aging, and promoting better health via the usage of specific herbs, diet, and processes.
  • Vajikarana (Reproductive Health and Virility): This branch is concerned with fertility and sexual dysfunctions and the ways of energizing and revitalizing intimate life.

The Three Doshas

Ayurveda focuses on the three doshas – vatha, pitha and kapha which act as the functional unit of the human body. These three humors control all the functions in the body and mind. Each person has a different dosha constituency based on the ratio between the three doshas, which is known as Parakruthy or dosha type of a person. The deviation from this normalcy leads to imbalance or vikruthy which in turn cause different ailments. It is a good idea to follow the daily habits, routine and food keeping in mind one’s body type to keep the balance between the dosha’s.

Ayurvedic Daily Routine (Dinacharya) Based on Dosha Type

Ayurveda emphasizes aligning daily routines and diet with one’s unique constitution (Dosha) to maintain balance and well-being. Each dosha benefits from specific habits, foods, and lifestyle adjustments.

Vata (Air and Space):

  • Qualities: cold, dry, light, rough, and mobile. 
  • Tendencies: Being energetic and creative inculcates while anxiety, restlessness, and digestive issues prevail. 
  • Day Schedule: Wake up around sunrise, take an afternoon nap for 20 minutes or afternoon relaxation for half an-hour, 7-to-8 hours of sleep, warm water with ginger or lemon, yoga or walking, meditation or journaling, and self-oil massage.
  • Diet: Warm, moist, nourishing foods: cooked grains, root vegetables, sweet fruits, warm milk, ghee, healthy oils, and warming spices.
  • Home Remedies: Oil massage (Abhyanga), avoid fasting, steam bath, consumption of buttermilk with asafetida, jaggery, ginger water, nutmeg with honey, papaya, pomegranate, garlic, and ginger.

Pitta (Fire & Water):

  • Qualities: Hot, sharp, oily, intense.
  • Tendencies: Strong digestion and energy; prone to acidity, inflammation, and irritability.
  • Routine: Wake up in the early morning half an hour before sunrise; splash cool water on the face; oil pulling with cooling oils; gentle yoga; cooling breathwork; avoiding direct sun during its peak hours. 
  • Diet: Cooling, hydrating foods; sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes; barley and rice grains; cooling spices. Avoid hot, spicy, sour, fried foods, caffeine, and alcohol. 
  • Home Remedies: Cow ghee, Vetiver water, balanced exercise, meditation, and stress management.

Kapha (Earth & Water):

  • Qualities: Heavy, slow, oily, cold, and smooth. 
  • Tendencies: Grounded, stable but often prone to gaining weight and sluggishness, and congestion. 
  • Routine: Wake up an hour before sunrise, perform dry brushing, engage in cardiovascular workouts (running, dancing), stimulate through invigorating breath exercises, and try new exercises. 
  • Diet: Go for light, warm, and spicy foods- lighter grains, pungent vegetables, astringent fruits, and stimulating spices. Avoid the heavier, oily, colder, or overly sweet ones.
  • Home Remedies: Steam, herbal smoke, nasal cleansing, powder massage, engaging in stimulating activities, not too many naps during the day, limiting excess liquid, and warm places.

Why choose Retreat Park Am See Nattika Ayurveda?

Ayurveda emphasizes the uniqueness of every individual, guiding daily routines, diet, and lifestyle according to your specific Ayurvedic constitution. By understanding your body’s natural balance, you can adopt practices that enhance energy, digestion, and mental clarity. At Retreat Park Am See Nattika Ayurveda, we provide personalized recommendations aligned with your Ayurveda type, ensuring a harmonious approach to wellness. From tailored meal plans to lifestyle adjustments, our expert practitioners offer a comprehensive ayurveda cure in Germany that nurtures both body and mind, helping you embrace health in its most natural form.

Final Thought

Ayurveda beautifully reminds us that health is not one-size-fits-all. Whether through the eight branches of medicine or the knowledge of the three doshas, each Ayurveda type promotes a lifestyle in harmony with the nourishment of the body and mind. Balancing your constitution with the ups and downs of daily habits, diet, activities, and nature will keep you well, promote health, and build a foundation for longevity. Ayurveda truly is a way of medicine, a philosophy of living in harmony with oneself and nature. When consciously applied to life, it can help us to heal, evolve, and live consciously with resilience and inner peace.