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Yojokun daily regimen (rest and moderation)
起居の養生（『養生訓』）
A listing is not a recommendation.
Origin: Japan · Tradition: Edo-period yojo (health-preservation) thought · Daily habits & sleep
What it is
Ekiken’s daily counsel: going to bed and rising at regular hours, avoiding overwork, and keeping the mind calm. It overlaps in part with modern sleep hygiene and stress management.
A short introduction (not a treatment instruction)
- Get into bed when you feel sleepy, and do not greatly disrupt your waking time.
- Do not take work or training “past a reasonable point”.
- Find ways not to let anger or worry run on (for example a walk, a bath, or a conversation).
Symptoms or aims often mentioned with this practice
- Sleeplessness
- Tiredness
- Stress or unease
Research notes (this is not a promise of effect)
C: Preliminary, small, or lower-quality studies, or mixed results. These notes should not be over-read
Regular sleep and avoiding overwork align with modern health advice, but there is no intervention research on Yojokun itself. Use it together with the sleep-hygiene entry.
Sources
Safety notes
If sleeplessness continues, seek a medical assessment, not only yojo counsel.
If you are unsure, or if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or take medicine, consult a qualified professional.