RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NIDRA AND KAPHA DOSHA IN AYURVEDIC PHYSIOLOGY

Nidra (sleep) is described in Ayurveda as one of the Trayopastambha, essential for maintaining health and sustaining life. The process of sleep is governed primarily by Kapha Dosha and the predominance of Tamas. Kapha’s attributes such as heaviness, stability, and unctuousness play a key role in sleep initiation and maintenance. This article explains the physiological relationship between Nidra and Kapha Dosha, its mechanism, influencing factors, and clinical relevance. Understanding this relationship helps in holistic management of sleep-related disorders like Anidra and Atinidra.