What is Vata? Vata means to have the characteristics of the wind. It signifies movement and represents the flow of fluid, food, thought and energy through your body. By its very nature, it is light, dry and cold and ever changing. Vata is the sign of life, and we need to keep this dosha inContinue reading “Vata dosha”
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Pitta Dosha
What is Pitta? Pitta runs the engines of the body–it represents the metabolic fires that keep the body going. Digestion, perception and senses are all made possible by Pitta. What goes wrong when your pitta is not in balance? Fevers, nausea, short tempers and more. Doctors recommend balancing out this dosha with food that isContinue reading “Pitta Dosha”
Kapha dosha
What is Kapha? Kapha represents the earth and water in all of us. It is placid and heavy, and grounds us all. It gives form, weight, and structure to a body. It is strength. An imbalance in Kapha can lead to excess weight. Managing one’s diet–including fasting–can help build a sturdy physique. Ayurveda has anContinue reading “Kapha dosha”