Here’s how to use the circadian clock to stay balanced.ĭuring this transition season, it starts to get darker every morning-the sun doesn’t rise until after 7 a.m. Understanding these natural fluctuations in the doshas throughout the day can help you stay in balance even as you begin to feel the effects of the changing seasons. Here’s an overview of which doshas rule the times of the 24-hour clock. While the seasonal routine can shift according to your dosha, Ayurveda considers daily routine, or the circadian rhythm, to be another important part of staying balanced. You can, however, create balance with a few adjustments to your daily routine. It’s no wonder you feel out of sorts at the changing of the seasons. For many, late fall means driving to work in the dark and coming home to the same. After-dinner walks or runs are replaced with time on the couch as darkness sets in. Barbecues and fresh fruit snacks turn into pasta and potato meals. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the time change in the fall can throw off your healthy schedule, leaving you tired and blue.
