Ooohm.

One thing that always surprises me is how much our bodies are in tune with the sun.

Even if you're not a morning person, when you wake up early on a bright sunny day you can't help but feel energetic and fabulous. Waking up at noon (or later) on such a day you end up feeling groggy and lazy. Waking up well past nighttime... let's just say your body knows you missed out on something.

On a dark cloudy day, whatever time you wake up it is like an automatic downer. Things may be going great but well before the day is done you will still feel like the day dragged on.

So what's the ideal way to maximize your energy level for the day you ask?

According to a teacher who seemed to know all about this stuff, the "perfect" day begins with waking up at sunrise, rest and relaxation around noon to about 2, and then you're good to go until about 9-10 in the evening.