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WHAT ARE THE THREE DOSHAS?
Doshas are the forces that create the physical body
They determine conditions of growth, aging,health & disease. Typically, one of the three doshas predominate & determine ones constitution or mind-body type. There are clear indications when there exists an excess of dosha, throwing the system off balance. For example, with excess Vata there can be mental, nervous & digestive disorders, including low energy & weakening of all body tissues. With excess Pitta, there is toxic blood that gives rise to inflammation & infection. With excess Kapha there is an increase in mucus, weight, edema & lung disease. The key to managing ALL Doshas is balancing oneself with the seasons.
Vata = Fall-Winter
Pitta = Summer
Kapha = Spring
Stay in Harmony with Nature!
GREEN VATA
The Vata Dosha contains the properties of the elements ether and air. Vata is responsible for our energy and movement as well as for nerve impulses. Breath, speech, circulation, and digestion are all the manifestation of Vata. We experience people with a dominant Vata as enthusiastic, light, and creative. They are quick-witted and open to new experiences. Additionally, they are active and like to move. We like their easiness but not their forgetfulness. Vata people love music and dance. They can relax well when listening to classical music, enjoy warm and gentle oil massages and can forget themselves and the world in the process. A cozy ambiance and soft fabrics such as silk, silk-wool blend, and cotton on the skin provide for basic inner balance. The rooms they live in should radiate warmth and comfort. An easy chair or sofa with a soft fleece blanket helps them to relax quickly. Their spontaneity sometimes leads people with a Vata constitution to rash, meaningless money expenditures. If, on the other hand, Vata people live in equilibrium, they remain vibrant, friendly and creative beings for their entire lives. They are closely connected to the spiritual, which is why meditation is easy for them, as long as they take the time for it.
FIVE TYPES OF VATA
- Prana Vata - Governs inhalation, perception through the senses and governs the mind. Located in the brain, head, throat, heart and respiratory organs.
- Udana Vata - Governs speech, self-expression, effort, enthusiasm, strength and vitality. Located in the navel, lungs and throat.
- Samana Vata - Governs peristaltic movement of the digestive system. Located in the stomach and small intestines.
- Apana Vata - Governs all downward impulses (urination, elimination, menstruation, sexual discharges etc.) Located between the navel and the anus.
- Vyana Vata - Governs circulation, heart rhythm, locomotion. Centred in the heart and permeates through the whole bo
BLUE PITTA
Pitta contains the properties of the fire and water element, but the former is more pronounced. Thus, Pitta regulates all metabolic processes in the body as well as body temperature and our hormonal balance. Hunger, thirst, and even intelligence are associated with Pitta. These types can be well-structured, manage projects, and concentrate exceptionally well. They want to do something and are practically predisposed. They are a pleasure as teachers because their lessons are logically organized, and everyone can follow their clear manner of expression. The Pitta type spends money more systematically and prudently. The Pitta person likes strong massages with cooling oils (e.g., with rose and sandalwood), enjoying the outdoors as well as a bright and well-ventilated workplace. An open-plan office or working at the stove would make life more difficult for him/her and for colleagues sharing the same space. Pitta types love to exercise outdoors and enjoy measuring their skills with others in order to prove their fighting spirit. They prefer light, loose-fitting clothing made of natural materials in both summer and winter.
FIVE TYPES OF PITTA
- Pachaka Pitta - Governs digestion of food which is broken down into nutrients and waste. Located in the lower stomach and small intestine.
- Ranjaka Pitta - Governs formation of red blood cells. Gives colour to blood and stools. Located in the liver, gallbladder and spleen.
- Alochaka Pitta - Governs visual perception. Located in the eyes.
- Sadhaka Pitta - Governs emotions such as contentment, memory, intelligence and digestion of thoughts. Located in the heart.
- Bharajaka Pitta - Governs lustre and complexion, temperature and pigmentation of the skin. Located in the skin.
RED KAPHA
With the Kapha type, the earth and water elements meet. Therefore, Kapha unites properties such as heavy, slow, and steady, but also soft, dense, tough, and cold. In the body, Kapha is responsible for solidity and all structures as well as for the right amount of body fluids. We all enjoy the lovable nature of Kapha people, and having them close to us can be a real pleasure. Nothing seems to get them out of balance, and they always seem patient and understanding. They are ideal managers, who calmly handle several issues simultaneously and can also answer other urgent questions while doing so. They retain what they have learned and can remember the minor details. Kapha types have declared regularity and routine as their life principle, which they do not have to work on. This all sounds very positive, but they also have a tendency toward overeating, insufficient exercise, and excessive sleep. Their ability to hold onto things, pounds, and people, coupled with water retention, makes life difficult for them in many respects, but financially, this leads them to wealth and possessions.
FIVE TYPES OF KAPHA
- Kledaka Kapha - Governs moistening and liquefying of the food in the initial stages of digestion. Located in the upper part of the stomach.
- Avalambhaka Kapha - Governs lubrication of the heart and lungs. Provides strength to the back, chest and heart. Located in the chest, heart and lungs.
- Tarpaka Kapha - Governs calmness, happiness and stability. Nourishment of sense and motor organs. Located in the head, sinuses and cerebra-spinal fluid.
- Bodhaka Kapha - Governs perception of taste, lubricating and moistening of food. Located in the tongue, mouth and throat.
- Shleshaka Kapha - Governs lubrication of all joints. Located in the joint