Ayurvedic Cycles of the Day

Ayurvedic Cycles of the Day
As told by Jean-Pierre LeBlanc (of Aroma Jay, B.C., Canada)

Kapha I Cycle  6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
All movements slow down. If you sleep past 6:00 a.m. it's harder to get up and you feel  groggy. Food eaten now will nor digest as well and should be light.

Pitta I Cycle  10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Your metabolism gears up to its highest at 12:00 noon. This is the best time to eat your largest or most concentrated meal and take vitamins for greatest absorption.

Vata I Cycle  2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
A time of increased movement and activity. Your evening meal should be lighter than lunch. Mental activity and conversation should be lively.

Kapha II Cycle  6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The energy slows down for bed and rest. Sleep will come easily and quickly.
If you don't go to sleep by 10:00 p.m., you may toss and turn, especially if you eat late.

Pitta II Cycle   10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Time of active, colorful dreams and deep sleep. If you happen to stay up, your metabolism may get geared up for a late night snack and activities, which you will regret the next day.

Vata II Cycle  2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Corresponds to the ascending universal currents which are used by meditators to achieve high spiritual states. If you wake up at 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. and do spiritual exercise it will stay with you all day long as focused energy. If you sleep past 6:00 a.m., you fall into lethargic Kapha time.

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