Understanding the Doshas
Ayurveda states that there are three functional principles in your body know as Doshas
Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
Ayurvedic philosophy speaks to five vital elements:
These five elements correlate with three types of energy known as doshas:
In balance, the unique physical traits and emotional tendencies of each dosha are:
While we have an inborn constitution, environmental factors (stress, diet, lifestyle)
affects the balance of our constitution, as do imbalances.
Out of balance, each dosha may struggle with:
- Space
- Air
- Fire
- Water
- Earth
These five elements correlate with three types of energy known as doshas:
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
In balance, the unique physical traits and emotional tendencies of each dosha are:
- Vata - energy of movement; light, thin frame, energetic, joyous, quick thinking and communicative
- Pitta- energy of digestion and metabolism; medium build, light hair and eyes, passionate, intelligent, and courageous
- Kapha - energy that forms the body's lubrication and structure; warm of heart and steady of mind, solid, thick/oily skin, steady, motherly, methodical and thoughtful, soft
While we have an inborn constitution, environmental factors (stress, diet, lifestyle)
affects the balance of our constitution, as do imbalances.
Out of balance, each dosha may struggle with:
- Vata - Anxiety, gas/bloating/constipation, forgetfulness and restlessness
- Pitta- Irritability or anger, rashes, diarrhea , being critical and controlling
- Kapha - Depression/anxiety weight gain, mucous build-up, difficulty waking, complacency
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