The Biological Clock & Circadian Rhythm of body by Dr Ayurveda

The Biological Clock & Circadian Rhythm of body by Dr Ayurveda

How to live, eat and breathe should be in harmony with nature. In Ayurveda, when our inner body clock is in synch with the natural flow of our lifestyle and activities, then this benefits us with optimal health. An individual’s body’s clock is also known as the circadian rhythm. Millions of body rhythms occur that are managed by the body’s clocks. These clocks are managed by a master clock. The master clock of the body is controlled by nature’s most influential cycle called ‘circadian rhythm’. This regulates everything in our body including the release of vital hormones e.g. melatonin and serotonin. Modern science is also in agreement with this.

Disruption of the circadian rhythm, affects the harmonious functioning of the body including the metabolism and hormonal balance. This makes us susceptible to illnesses as the system goes against the natural flow and consequently has an adverse impact on our life and well-being.

We consist of energies and energies surround us. Similarly each time of the day has an energy. This inner clock functions constantly over a 24 hour cycle. The biological cycle of the body and mind is influenced by the energy of the three doshas. These help to describe the different times of the day and conduct various activities:

● Pitta times of the day are considered to be 10pm-2am and 10am-2pm.

● Vata times of the day are considered to be 2am-6am and 2pm-6pm.

● Kapha times of the day are considered to be 6am-10am and 6pm-10pm.