Brahmamuhurta

Spiritual activities performed early in the morning are said to have a greater effect than in any other part of the day.

Brahmamuhurta occurs during this phase, and yoga masters state that the best time to meditate is one and a half hours before dawn, because the mind is inherently still at that time, enabling one to achieve a deeper meditative state.

"[7] Krishnamacharya identified himself with Vaishnavism, or the worship of Vishnu, as did Annanta, under the guidance of Shiva, who is the first yogi.

[8] It is therefore common for modern yogis whose lineage can be traced to Krishnamacharya to practice the Suryanamaskara, or sun salutation, in the morning.

The Suryanamaskara can be used in ritual cleansing practice that uses the mind states associated with 'Vata' in Ayurveda medicine.