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...