Ayurveda Vata
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The Three Dosha & Prakruti
We’ve discussed the various Dosha Types in Ayurveda. This time we are going to discuss Ayurveda Vata. There are three dosha types in Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The dosha are the primary life forces in the body and each person has their own unique combination of the three dosha in their physical and psychological makeup. When you see an Ayurvedic professional for an Ayurvedic Consultation, they will help you discover your prakruti or your specific makeup of the three dosha of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Ayurveda Vata
Ayurveda Vata is the dosha of movement. Ayurveda Vata comes from the Sanskrit root word meaning “to move.” Ayurveda Vata controls all the movement in our body and in our minds. Ayurveda Vata is controlled by the elements of air and ether/space. Ayurveda Vata dosha is balanced by sweet, salty and sour tastes and aggravated by pungent, bitter and astringent tastes. Ayurveda Vata exhibits the qualities of dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile and clear. These qualities determine the characteristics of Ayurveda Vata Dosha and a Vata individual. The primary Ayurveda Vata location is the colon which is why Vata has a tendency toward constipation. Ayurveda Vata will also commonly experience imbalances in their secondary locations of the pelvis, thighs, ears, bones, skin, head, throat, and diaphragm. Ayurveda Vata controls the function of all physical movement as well as the movement of thoughts, feelings and nerve impulses. Ayurveda Vata also governs communication, respiration, heart function, peristalsis, elimination, hearing, touch, clarity, creativity and enthusiasm. The things that cause Ayurveda Vata to be provoked or go out of balance are over eating; staying up late at night; talking too much; excessive physical work or exercise; eating too much pungent, bitter, astringent foods; worrying and excess thinking; frequent fasting; eating cold foods; fall/autumn season; and suppression of natural urges.
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