Vata Dosha Characteristics

Vata Dosha Characteristics

Vata dosha is the dosha of movement. Vata comes from the Sanskrit root word meaning “to move.” Vata controls all the movement in our body and in our minds. Vata exhibits the qualities of dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile and clear. These qualities determine the characteristics of Vata Dosha and a Vata individual.

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Ayurveda Vata

Ayurveda Vata

Ayurveda Vata dosha 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 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.

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Vata Dosha Yoga

Vata Dosha Yoga

In Ayurvedic Yoga, the yoga asanas are used as a therapy or treatment. Because of this, it is important to choose yoga postures that are most balancing for each dosha both being mindful of the person’s prakruti or constitution and their vikruti or current imbalances. Vata people more than any other doshic type will feel the effects of practicing yoga incorrectly. This makes it very important that Vata people practice asanas in a steady, slow and grounding way.

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Vata Dosha: An Explanation

Vata Dosha: An Explanation

Vata dosha is the dosha of movement. Vata comes from the Sanskrit root word meaning “to move.” Vata controls all the movement in our body and in our minds. Vata exhibits the qualities of dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile and clear. These qualities determine the characteristics of Vata Dosha and a Vata individual.

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