daily dosha cycles
Before we jump into creating your personal dinacharya, it’s essential to understand the daily dosha cycles.
In Ayurveda, the 24-hour day is divided into 6 time periods and each one is governed by one of the three doshas ~ vata, pitta and kapha in a repeated cycle. This cycle aligns with natural energies in nature, and within the body, and can guide us in choosing optimal times for activities such as sleeping, eating, exercising, working and self care.
Here are the dosha times of day:
Morning Kapha Time ~ 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Earth & Water Elements Dominate
Energy: Heavy, slow, cool, stable
Best for: Gentle movement, light and nourishing breakfast, grounding rituals
Not ideal for: Sleeping in or heavy food
Midday Pitta Time ~ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fire & Water Elements Dominate (Mostly Fire)
Energy: Sharp, hot, focused, transformative
Best for: Intense work, decision-making, main meal of the day (digestion strongest)
Not ideal for: Overexertion
Afternoon Vata Time ~ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Air & Ether Elements Dominate (Mostly Fire)
Energy: Light, dry, mobile, creative
Best for: Brainstorming, communication, artistic work, grounding and nurturing activities
Not ideal for: Overstimulating the nervous system
Evening Kapha Time ~ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Earth & Water Elements Dominate
Energy: Soft, slow, calming, cooling
Best for: Winding down, light dinner, relaxing activities
Not ideal for: Heavy food, stimulating media
Night Pitta Time ~ 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Fire & Water Elements Dominate (Mostly Fire)
Energy: Internal fire rises for digestion, detox, repair, rejuvenation
Best for: Sleep (ideally!)
Not ideal for: Late-night screen time, snacking, working
Early Morning Vata Time ~ 2:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Air & Ether Elements Dominate (Mostly Fire)
Energy: Subtle, light, ethereal, inspiring
Best for: Dreaming, meditation, early rising
Not ideal for: Heavy thinking or eating
Tip: Ideal time for spiritual practices or creativity (Brahma Muhurta ~1.5 hrs before sunrise).
Ok beauties ~ so now you have an understanding (or refresher) of the Daily Dosha cycles ~ now lets jump into creating your dinacharya.
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