SECTION 1 • Ayurveda
The Three Doshas VATA
Vata is the principle of movement and change. It can be identified as the Wind element. People with a predominance of Vata in their nature tend to be thin, light, and quick in their thought and action. Change is a constant part of their life. When Vata is balanced, it generates creativity, enthusiasm, and liveliness. If Vata becomes excessive, it creates anxiety, insomnia, dry skin or irregular digestion.
PITTA
Pitta is the principle of transformation represented in digestion of ideas, sensory experiences, emotions, and food. It is associated with the Fire element. People with a predominance of Pitta in their nature tend to be muscular, smart, and determined. If balanced, Pitta supports warmth, intelligence, and good leadership. If out of balance, Pitta can make us critical, irritable, and aggressive.
KAPHA
Kapha is the principle of protection, nourishment, and stability. It is associated with the Earth element. People with a predominance of Kapha in their nature tend to have a heavier frame, think and move more leisurely, and are stable. When balanced, it creates calmness, sweetness, and loyalty. When excessive, Kapha can cause weight gain, congestion, and resistance to healthy change.
Now that you have a basic understanding about your unique mind-body type, the next step towards Perfect Health is creating a harmonized daily routine. This is done by recognizing that the human body has an inner pharmacy, capable of naturally generating the chemistry of happiness and health. Integrating dosha- balancing sounds, sensations, sights, tastes, and smells into your inner and outer daily routine is the first step on your path to timeless health.
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