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The actual code of conduct, diet, lifestyle recommendations, precautionary measures, do's and dont's to preserve and promote positive health are covered under the umbrella topic of svasthavrttam. One can find various topics like dinacharya (daily regimen), Rtucharya (seasonal regimen), aharavidhi (healthy food habits), sadvrrttam (ethical social code of conduct) which are an integral part of svasthavrrttam propounded by Ayurveda acharyas. These include specific diet and lifestyle related guidelines, do's and dont's. These factors are believed to be those environmental factors which have potential to lay foundation for disease development in an individual. These factors when left unattended or neglected either sometime or for long time can hamper the immunity of that person and make him/her prone to multiple diseases. Thus when these guidelines are meticulously followed and observed, result in preservation of health and promotion of well-being. Following are the Svasthavrtta practices,  

The actual code of conduct, diet, lifestyle recommendations, precautionary measures, do's and dont's to preserve and promote positive health are covered under the umbrella topic of svasthavrttam. One can find various topics like dinacharya (daily regimen), Rtucharya (seasonal regimen), aharavidhi (healthy food habits), sadvrrttam (ethical social code of conduct) which are an integral part of svasthavrrttam propounded by Ayurveda acharyas. These include specific diet and lifestyle related guidelines, do's and dont's. These factors are believed to be those environmental factors which have potential to lay foundation for disease development in an individual. These factors when left unattended or neglected either sometime or for long time can hamper the immunity of that person and make him/her prone to multiple diseases. Thus when these guidelines are meticulously followed and observed, result in preservation of health and promotion of well-being. Following are the Svasthavrtta practices,  

=== Daily regimen (Dincharya) ===

=== दिनचर्या ॥ Daily regimen (Dincharya) ===

Dinacharya (दिनचर्या) refers to the daily regimen of an individual recommended by ancient Ayurveda scholars so as to preserve and promote health and well-being. Ayurveda acharyas have provided the guideline on what activities should one perform throughout the day, their sequence and the exact time when these should be performed in order to maintain the balance of body energies. Ayurveda recommends that, in order to be optimally healthy we should tune the bodies to the nature's master cycle which in turn regulates the various other rhythms. Briefly, it is the disciplined daily routine of an individual which ensures ptimum health, fitness and also prevention of lifestyle related disorders. <blockquote>For more details click on [[Dinacharya (दिनचर्या)]] </blockquote>

Dinacharya (दिनचर्या) refers to the daily regimen of an individual recommended by ancient Ayurveda scholars so as to preserve and promote health and well-being. Ayurveda acharyas have provided the guideline on what activities should one perform throughout the day, their sequence and the exact time when these should be performed in order to maintain the balance of body energies. Ayurveda recommends that, in order to be optimally healthy we should tune the bodies to the nature's master cycle which in turn regulates the various other rhythms. Briefly, it is the disciplined daily routine of an individual which ensures ptimum health, fitness and also prevention of lifestyle related disorders. <blockquote>For more details click on [[Dinacharya (दिनचर्या)]] </blockquote>

=== Seasonal Regimen (Ritucharya) ===

=== ऋतुचर्या ॥ Seasonal Regimen (Ritucharya) ===

Ayurveda has put forward various guidelines and regimens including diet and lifestyle components to acclimatize to seasonal enforcement easily. This helps individuals to maintain homeostasis of internal environment of body, despite fluctuating external climatic conditions. These guidelines and seasonal regimens are known as ‘Rtucharya’ (Samskrit: ऋतुचर्या). Observance of such behavior, lifestyle and dietary modifications is immensely useful in preventing diseases which might develop due to seasonal variations and individual's poor immunity. Naturally, Rtucharya forms integral part of preventive healthcare described in Ayurveda and is one of the exclusive subjects in this traditional system of medicine. Main theme of this topic is to make people aware concerning the methods to live in accordance with the environment.  

Ayurveda has put forward various guidelines and regimens including diet and lifestyle components to acclimatize to seasonal enforcement easily. This helps individuals to maintain homeostasis of internal environment of body, despite fluctuating external climatic conditions. These guidelines and seasonal regimens are known as ‘Rtucharya’ (Samskrit: ऋतुचर्या). Observance of such behavior, lifestyle and dietary modifications is immensely useful in preventing diseases which might develop due to seasonal variations and individual's poor immunity. Naturally, Rtucharya forms integral part of preventive healthcare described in Ayurveda and is one of the exclusive subjects in this traditional system of medicine. Main theme of this topic is to make people aware concerning the methods to live in accordance with the environment. <blockquote>For more details on Rtucharya click on [[Rutucharya (ऋतुचर्या)]], [[Shishir Rutucharya (शिशिर ऋतुचर्या)|Shishira Rtucharya]]</blockquote>

=== वेगान् न धारयेत् ॥ Non suppression of natural urges ===

 

=== Non suppression of natural urges ===

The term vega (वेगः) in Ayurveda indicates natural urges of body that are manifested in the form of some rapid impulse generated by body. Generally these impulses are generated to throw out some metabolic wastes accumulated in the body. Some impulses are generated to fulfill the metabolic requirements of the body. Thus vegas are simply called as natural urges of the body which are generated almost on the daily basis in any individual. These urges could be either to expel the wastes like feces, urine, flatus in the form of defecation, urination or to fulfill the requirements of food, water in the form of hunger, thirst etc. Since many of these urges are expressed in the form of rapid movements of internal body structures, speed or velocity is their innate nature. If a person tries to forcibly suppress or generate these urges that leads to significant damage and harmful events in the body. Such repeated attempts consequently lay foundation for development of multiple diseases. Therefore, Ayurveda has given tremendous importance to the Vegas of body and studied their effects on health in depth.<blockquote>For more details click on [[Vega (वेगाः)]]</blockquote>

The term vega (वेगः) in Ayurveda indicates natural urges of body that are manifested in the form of some rapid impulse generated by body. Generally these impulses are generated to throw out some metabolic wastes accumulated in the body. Some impulses are generated to fulfill the metabolic requirements of the body. Thus vegas are simply called as natural urges of the body which are generated almost on the daily basis in any individual. These urges could be either to expel the wastes like feces, urine, flatus in the form of defecation, urination or to fulfill the requirements of food, water in the form of hunger, thirst etc. Since many of these urges are expressed in the form of rapid movements of internal body structures, speed or velocity is their innate nature. If a person tries to forcibly suppress or generate these urges that leads to significant damage and harmful events in the body. Such repeated attempts consequently lay foundation for development of multiple diseases. Therefore, Ayurveda has given tremendous importance to the Vegas of body and studied their effects on health in depth.<blockquote>For more details click on [[Vega (वेगाः)]]</blockquote>

=== General rules of conduct for the well being of society: Ethical Regimen ===

=== सद्वृत्तम् ॥ General rules of conduct for the well being of society: Ethical Regimen ===

The 3 main causes for development of any diseases are considered as Prajnaparadha (प्रज्ञापराधः। intellectual errors and offense against wisdom), inappropriate exposure of sense organs to their objects and inappropriate occurrences of various seasons/ times of the year. Sadvrtta is a behavior that keeps individual from taking inappropriate actions that may result due to Intellectual blasphemy. Thus, Sadvrtta is considered as the preventive aspect of health.

The 3 main causes for development of any diseases are considered as Prajnaparadha (प्रज्ञापराधः। intellectual errors and offense against wisdom), inappropriate exposure of sense organs to their objects and inappropriate occurrences of various seasons/ times of the year. Sadvrtta is a behavior that keeps individual from taking inappropriate actions that may result due to Intellectual blasphemy. Thus, Sadvrtta is considered as the preventive aspect of health.

<blockquote>For mroe details click on [[Sadvrutta (सद्वृत्तम्)]]</blockquote>

<blockquote>For mroe details click on [[Sadvrutta (सद्वृत्तम्)]]</blockquote>

=== Diet related guidelines ===

=== आहारविधिः॥ Diet related guidelines ===

Aharavidhi in Ayurveda refers to the code of eating food. It includes guidelines on eating food for getting best results from food that is consumed. These guidelines are advantageous for healthy as well as sick individuals. These should be followed even if the best suitable food is to be consumed which is supposed to give favorable outcomes.  

Aharavidhi in Ayurveda refers to the code of eating food. It includes guidelines on eating food for getting best results from food that is consumed. These guidelines are advantageous for healthy as well as sick individuals. These should be followed even if the best suitable food is to be consumed which is supposed to give favorable outcomes. <blockquote>For more details on Ahara click on [[Healthy food habits (आहारविधिः)]]; [[Food as medicine (आहारस्य महाभेषजत्वम्)|Food as medicine]]; [[Ahara (आहारः)|Ahara]]</blockquote>

 

For more details on Ahara click on [[Healthy food habits (आहारविधिः)]]; [[Food as medicine (आहारस्य महाभेषजत्वम्)|Food as medicine]]; [[Ahara (आहारः)|Ahara]]  

Occasional Occupational duties  

Occasional Occupational duties