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According to Ayurveda, each of us inherits a unique mix of three mind/body principles which creates our specific mental and physical characteristics. These three principles are called Doshas. The three Doshas are known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The three Doshas are known as Vata, Pitta, & Kapha.
The doshas are biological energies found throughout the human body and mind. They govern all physical and mental processes and provide every living being with an individual blueprint for health and fulfillment.
The Elements and the Doshas
All of the doshas contain all five elements (as do all things in nature), but each is predominantly composed of two elements.
Dosha Primary Elements
Vata Air + Ether
Pitta Fire + Water
Kapha Water + Earth
As with the elements, all three of the doshas can be found in everyone and everything, but in different proportions. They combine to create different climates, different foods, different species, and even different individuals within the same species. In fact, the particular ratio of Vata, pitta, and Kapha within each of us provides us with a blueprint for optimal health (otherwise known as our constitution) and garners a significant influence on our individual physical, mental, and emotional character traits—as well as our unique strengths and vulnerabilities.
The Doshas and Their Functions
Each of the three doshas has a unique personality determined by its particular combination of elements and qualities. At the end of the day, each dosha naturally governs specific physiological functions:
Dosha Primary Functions
Vata Movement and Communication
Pitta Digestion and Transformation
Kapha Cohesiveness, Structure, and Lubrication
Now, we will discuss them in detail:
If we are predominantly Vata, we tend to be thin, light, and quick in our thoughts and actions. Change is a constant part of our lives. When Vata is balanced, we are creative, enthusiastic, and lively.
Emotional Characteristics
Vatas love the excitement and new experiences. They are quick to anger but also to forgive. When Vatas are in balance, they are energetic and flexible. They also take initiative and are lively conversationalists. When unbalanced, they are prone to worry and anxiousness and often suffer from insomnia.
If the Pitta Dosha is most lively in our nature, we tend to be muscular, smart, and determined. If balanced, we are warm, intelligent and a good leader. If out of balance, Pitta can make us critical, irritable, and aggressive.
Emotional Characteristics
Pittas have a powerful intellect and a strong ability to concentrate. When they’re in balance, they are good decision-makers, teachers, and speakers. They are precise, sharp-witted, direct, and often outspoken. Out-of-balance pittas can be short-tempered and argumentative.
If we have mostly Kapha in our nature, we 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. Using the principles of Ayurveda, we can identify our mind/body nature and use this understanding to make the most nourishing choices in our lives. It is common for people to have a blend of characteristics and usually one will tend to be dominated.
Emotional Characteristics
Kaphas are naturally calm, thoughtful, and loving. They have an inherent ability to enjoy life and are comfortable with the routine. When in balance, Kaphas are strong, loyal, patient, steady, and supportive. People with an excess of Kapha tend to hold on to things, jobs, and relationships long after they are no longer nourishing or necessary. Excess Kapha in the mind manifests as resistance to change and stubbornness.
The Best Asanas for Vata-Pitta-Kapha Balance
Stretching asanas are recommended for all dosha types and should be included in any warm-up routine. However, based on tridoshic yoga recommendations, there are certain poses that should be included in any routine to keep it balanced and comprehensive.
Some of the best asanas for a tridoshic yoga routine would include the Surya Namaskar. The routine is characterized by 12 different yoga asana poses that not only pay gratitude to the sun but also bestows the one practicing it with several physical and mental health benefits. It is said that your body has several chakras through which life energy or prana is channelized to nourish you with good health. Practicing Surya Namaskar activates these chakras, enhances the size of it, letting prana flow through freely.
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