Waking up early has many benefits. But do you know what is the right time to wake up in the morning?
Ayurveda, the ancient and traditional system of medicine, says the ideal wake up time in the morning is during Brahma Muhurta.
Brahma Muhurta is approximately 1.5 hours before sunrise and is considered a highly auspicious time for spiritual practices and starting your day in harmony with nature's rhythms.
The exact timing of Brahma Muhurta varies based on the sunrise time during different seasons.
However, Brahma Muhurta time generally falls between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Generally, Brahma Muhurta ends 48 minutes before sunrise.
Waking up during Brahma Muhurta is believed to provide numerous benefits for overall well-being explained in the next slides.
During this time, the energy in the environment is considered pure, peaceful, and conducive to spiritual growth. Waking up during Brahma Muhurta helps to align oneself with this positive energy.
The early morning hours are characterized by a serene atmosphere with less external noise and distractions. This tranquility allows for improved mental clarity, concentration, and the ability to engage in creative endeavors.
Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of maintaining a consistent daily routine (dinacharya). Waking up at the same time every day, preferably during Brahma Muhurta, helps establish a regular sleep-wake cycle, optimizing the body's natural circadian rhythms.
Ayurveda teaches that the different doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) have specific time periods in which they predominate. Waking up during Brahma Muhurta is believed to be more aligned with Vata dosha, which is associated with creativity, clarity, and vitality.
Waking up in the Brahma Muhurta followed by meditation helps you balance 3 dosha elements of the body -Vata (Air and Ether), Pitta (Fire and Water) and Kapha (Earth and Water).
Vata affects muscular, breathing, blinking and tissue & cell movements. Pitta affects digestion, excretion, metabolism, and body temperature processes. Kapha is associated with bones, tendons, ligaments & muscles.
Balancing Vata, Pitta and Kapha helps you control many body related problems and improve qualities like creativity, flexibility and intelligence.