The humours of Ayurveda that we know as Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas, not only influence our personal biological and psychological nature. They also permeate nature at large influencing the seasons and the time of day. 

This means that different times of the day are exerting particular influences upon us. We can work in alignment with them and so  draw on them for support, or we can often unknowlingly be working against them which which will also have it’s impact up on us, but adversely so. 

As the three doshas rise and become dominant at the various times of day, and through the night, they can rise within us — especially if we have that dominant dosha within our Ayurveda type. Excess of dosha is a main cause of imbalance in body and mind according to Ayurveda, and ultimately to the development of symptoms. 

And so, organising our day-to-day regime so that it aligns with the dominant doshas at any period, is key in Ayurveda to our personal sense of balance and so to lasting well-being. 

Here is the Ayurveda clock:

6am – 10am Kapha 

10am – 2pm – Pitta 

2pm – 6pm Vata 

6pm -10pm Kapha

10pm – 2am Pitta

2am – 6am Vata

There are particular guidelines to follow for various times of the day so that we can stay in balance all day, and also everyday. 

Dinacharya is a foundational practice for our ongoing health, happiness and longevity. 

In my social media posts over the past weeks I have described the guidelines for these parts of the day:

Early morning

Afternoon

Evening and Bedtime,

You can follow me on social media to find upcoming posts about yoru morning routine, 

And please subscribe to my YouTube channel for upcoming meditations: An Afternoon Tea Meditation, A Bedtime Reflection, and Wake Up Reflection for when we first open our eyes to greet the day. 

Sign up here for my Dinacharya webinar. 

The next one is scheduled for Wednesday July 10th 7pm. 

I’m going to tell you all about the recommended choices and daily practices to keep your Ayurveda type in balance and thriving. 

For detailed and practical learning about dinacharya, ritucharya (seasonal living), daily and seasonal dietary practices for your Ayurveda type, plus extra breath, sound, meditation and Yoga practices to empower you to support your health – and others’ – for years to come, you may like to check out my Ayurveda Living Course.