Fit in the Morning with Ayurveda!

2026 August 17

How can you get off to a successful and healthy start to the day? According to Ayurveda, when is the best time to wake up? We reveal the answers to these questions—and much more—in this article. For thousands of years, Ayurveda has taught that nature’s various cycles (such as day and night, the seasons, and stages of life) influence our body and mind, and it also shows how we can harness these rhythms. Classical Ayurvedic texts describe detailed practices to support health and vitality through a daily routine known as *Dinacharya*. Here, we present the best Ayurvedic tips for your morning.

You might be wondering how to fit so many things into modern daily life—especially when you have to prepare breakfast for the children and get so much done before heading to work. Simply start with the tips that are easy for you to implement and build on them gradually. Enjoy a new sense of well-being and a healthy balance!

The ideal time to get up

Ayurveda recommends rising—ideally before 6:00 a.m.—during the morning Vata phase and going to bed during the evening Kapha period (by 10:00 p.m.).

Ayurvedic Morning Routine: Start the Day Fresh and Relaxed

After getting up, brush your teeth and clean your tongue. This removes toxins and bacteria that accumulated overnight, preventing them from re-entering your body. To kickstart your digestion, drink a glass of room-temperature water and then empty your bladder and bowels. Now, get your circulation going! Light physical exercise—such as a brisk walk or the "Sun Salutation" (Surya Namaskar)—is an ideal way to wake up your body. Next, head back to the bathroom: an Ayurvedic oil massage (Abhyanga) and "oil pulling" (Gandhusha) await you. You can apply the oil first and perform "Gandhusha" while the oil is soaking in.

Abhyanga

An Ayurvedic self-massage is gentle yet profound and easy to perform. You'll feel protected and completely comfortable in your own skin all day long. Try it!>You can find the instructions here.. Incidentally, for Kapha types, a "Garshan" massage (dry massage with) is recommended as a substitute (optionally before Abhyanga). Raw silk gloves).

Gandusha

For ‘oil pulling’ (Gandusha), use matured sesame oil (1–2 tbsp). Swish the oil back and forth in your mouth and gargle gently with it until it becomes slightly frothy. Then spit it into a container (not down the drain!). Ayurvedic texts praise ‘Gandusha’ as an effective remedy for strengthening the voice, jaw and sense of taste, and for protecting against tooth decay! A bath or shower, shaving and nail care round off your morning hygiene routine. If you practise yoga and As you practise meditation, enjoy this quiet moment with yourself. The dress code according to Ayurvedic texts: ‘Clean and comfortable clothing suited to the season and your activities’ 🙂

Optionally, a light breakfast – and off you go for a day full of energy! By the way: what may seem very detailed and time-consuming here will, with a little practice, become a real bonus to your daily routine. The Maharishi Ayurveda team wishes you a fit and cheerful start to your day. Exclusive Ayurvedic products for your morning wellness routine jetzt im Angebot!