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Circadian Rhythm Makes It Possible For Organisms To Coordinate Their Behavior With Environmental Changes in The Day-Night Cycle

The document discusses circadian rhythms and how Ayurveda views the body's natural daily rhythms. It explains that according to Ayurveda, each day is divided into periods when different doshas (body types) are most active. It provides details on the kapha, pitta, and vata time periods and lifestyle practices to align with each cycle, such as exercise times, eating and sleeping schedules, and practices for waste elimination.

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Circadian Rhythm Makes It Possible For Organisms To Coordinate Their Behavior With Environmental Changes in The Day-Night Cycle

The document discusses circadian rhythms and how Ayurveda views the body's natural daily rhythms. It explains that according to Ayurveda, each day is divided into periods when different doshas (body types) are most active. It provides details on the kapha, pitta, and vata time periods and lifestyle practices to align with each cycle, such as exercise times, eating and sleeping schedules, and practices for waste elimination.

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Circadian rhythm makes it possible for organisms to coordinate their

behavior with environmental changes in the day-night cycle.

Ayurveda gives us tools to live long, vibrant lives. It provides comprehensive support to
balance day-to-day living. It reminds us that the body is a piece of earth. Spiritual people in
ancient times walked barefoot and sat on the ground allowing for maximum contact with the
earth. We can observe that as soon as the body connects with its origin, it responds positively.

One of the easiest and most effective ways to connect with the rhythms of nature is to reset
your biological clock. Each day, season, and individual has a predictable, repeatable rhythm.

Children wake vibrant and alive when the sun comes up; they feel hungry mid-day after
moderate activity; and feel sleepy shortly after the sun sets. They are totally in tune with the
circadian rhythm of nature.

Circadian rhythm makes it possible for organisms to coordinate their behavior with
environmental changes in the day-night cycle. Modern scientific studies of brain and sleep
patterns, make reference to fluctuating levels of melatonin produced by pineal gland and the
activity of tiny neurons in the hypothalamus responsible for varying blood sugar levels, body
temperature and hormone production.

When music plays you dance to the tune on the radio, not the one in your head. Our brain and
bodies also move in rhythmic, cyclical patterns. Its the same concept, feel the rhythm!
Heres how it breaks down according to Ayurveda:

Dosha kala means the times of the day as related to the doshas. Just as time marches on, the
bodily humors are constantly in motion.

Kapha Time: 6am-10am & 6pm-10pm

The times of maximum activity of kapha are just after sunrise and just after sunset.

To align with the kapha cycle:

Lose the sluggish morning routine and the snoozed alarm clocks get out of bed! When you
stay in bed long after the sun has risen, you capture the slow and sleepy qualities of earth
and water.

The body is strong and resilient during kapha time so it is the best time for any type of
exercise.
Lungs are activated during this time. Practice 10-15 minutes of breathing exercises and reap
the benefits of stretched intercostal muscles and an overall increased oxygen carrying
capacity of the lung tissue.

Eat a small breakfast. Earth and water element provide heavy and stable qualities that do
not need excessive sustenance in the morning.

Notice cravings for sweets between 8-10am and 8-10pm; the pancreas (the gland that
produces insulin, regulating the bodys blood glucose level) is most active during this time.
Instead of giving in to the chocolate croissant, make a cup of tea. *Cinnamon, ginger and
turmeric are especially effective at regulating blood sugar levels*

Love yourself up. Between 6-8pm the pericardium, the small sac that encases the heart,
becomes most active. You may especially enjoy spending time with friends and family during
these hours. A weak pericardium can signify deep seated grief so this time may be marked
by the uprooting of unresolved, unexpressed emotions. So light a candle and hop in the
bath tub! This is also a great time to practice gentle yoga, read your favorite book, or get a
massage.

Pitta Time: 10am-2pm & 10pm-2am

The air and fire elements are most active during midday when the sun is at its peak and
midnight when animals can get a little crazy.

To align with the pitta cycle:

Eat your biggest meal at lunch time. Pitta is considered the king of digestion as it is
responsible for digestion and assimilation of ingested food stuff. The body secretes an
increased amount of digestive enzymes and the stomach is most active so your ability to
digest heavier foods is increased.

Eat in a relaxed fashion. Whenever possible, go for a brief walk after finishing your meal.
Laying on your left side for 5-10 minutes can also assists the pancreas in secreting important
enzymes needed for regulating blood glucose levels.

Get to sleep around 10pm! Between 10pm-midnight the liver (a fire-dominated organ) is at
work detoxifying the body. Late meals and late nights disturb the work of the liver. This can
lead to a congested, toxic system causing weight gain, anger and irritation in the mind and
body.

Vata Time: 2am-6am & 2pm-6pm

Vata is dominant during dawn and dusk. This time marked by clear, light and expansive
qualities.

To align with the vata cycle:

Wake up early. Dawn is the quietest time of the day so it is the best time for meditation and
self-reflection. The element of space present during the early morning allows for a
connection to unearthliness that is easily lost when going about day-to-day activities.
Eliminate waste. The digestive tract is a big tube of space, so the organs of elimination,
dominated by vata, become active just before the sunrise and you will have the natural
desire to rid yourself of the nights accumulated matter. Scrape your tongue with a metal
tongue scraper to further stimulate the digestive organs via pressure points on the surface
of the tongue. Starting the day off with a clean colon leaves you feeling light, clean and clear
headed.

Reevaluate your time spent from 2pm-6pm. Are you craving sweet snacks and caffeine?
When lunch is small, the brain will crave glucose in the late afternoon so you the brain can
finish the days tasks. Counter the mid-day blood sugar crash by ensuring healthy mid-day
meal and adequate hydration.

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