The Sanskrit term Vata is related to the verb Vah, meaning vehicle, to carry or to move. So Vata Dosha represents the principle of mobility that regulates all activity in the body, from how many thoughts one might have during a given period to how efficiently food...
Routine for balancing Vata Establishing a supportive daily routine is a crucial part of the Ayurvedic lifestyle, but it is particularly essential when Vata is provoked. Our physiology is very much adapted to—and supported by—a sense of routine. Vata is highly mobile...
Vata Dosha constitution Function: The Sanskrit term Vata is related to the verb Vah, meaning vehicle, to carry or to move. So Vata Dosha represents the principle of mobility that regulates all activity in the body, from how many thoughts one might have during a given...
Vata is balanced by a diet of freshly cooked, whole foods that are soft or mushy in texture, rich in protein and fat, seasoned with a variety of spices, and served either warm or hot. These foods calm Vata by lubricating and nourishing the tissues, preserving...
The description of Vata individuals below is deliberately exaggerated and extreme, to allow to fully grasp the configuration and tendencies of Vata types. Most often only some of the characteristics are present in a Vata person, and only rarely will someone manifest...
Adapting your lifestyle and being mindful of how you are living from day to day—even in relatively simple or subtle ways—can be an extremely effective way of encouraging a return to balance. A Qualitative Perspective It’s helpful to understand which types of...
Adapting your lifestyle and being mindful of how you are living from day to day—even in relatively simple or subtle ways—can be an extremely effective way of encouraging a return to balance. A Qualitative Perspective It’s helpful to understand which types of...
The description of Pitta individuals below is exaggerated and extreme, to allow to fully grasp the configuration and tendencies of Pitta types. Most often only some of the characteristics are present in a Pitta person, and only rarely will someone manifest all of the...
General Guidelines for a Pitta-Pacifying Diet Pitta is balanced by a diet of fresh, whole foods (both cooked and raw) that are cooling, comparatively dry, and high in carbohydrates. These foods calm pitta by decreasing internal heat, preventing inflammation, balancing...
The word Pitta is derived from the Sanskrit word Tap, meaning to heat, and represents the fire principle in the body, the principle of transformation and digestion in the body. Pitta Dosha is responsible for metabolism, body temperature adjustment, vision, feeling of...
Routine for Balancing Pitta Our physiology is very much adapted to—and supported by—a sense of routine. Excess Pitta tends to increase the level of fire and intensity in the system, and a daily routine naturally introduces a calm, grounding energy that can serve to...
The word Pitta is derived from the Sanskrit word Tap, meaning to heat, and represents the fire principle in the body, the principle of transformation and digestion in the body. Pitta Dosha is responsible for metabolism, body temperature adjustment, vision, feeling of...
