Nearly everywhere we look in nature, creatures engage in a consistent daily routine. Nature's rhythms deeply influence the world: the sun's rising and setting, the seasons' cycles, and the natural energies directing the broader community of life.
While there are some seasonal variations, most plants and animals have embraced a predictable daily rhythm and live by it. However, humans have gotten away from this. We are used to a modern life where energy and connectedness are available 24 hours a day.
The increasingly erratic nature of modern life is taxing, layered with business and stresses that bring a chronic state of high alert. It is no wonder that so many are hyper-vigilant and unable to relax.
In Ayurveda, the importance of a consistent daily routine can’t be underestimated. It helps to establish balance, regulates the biological clock, aids digestion, absorption, and assimilation, and brings a sense of calm and well-being, giving the body, mind, and spirit the chance to ground and cleanse to start anew.
Although it is always best to determine your specific needs with a practitioner, below is an attachment with some simple and doable practices you can integrate into your daily routines.