Ayurveda Helps in Embracing Your Dosha
Ayurveda, which roughly translates to “knowledge of life,” aims to maintain complete wellness using natural remedies. Ayurveda recognizes that we are made of five fundamental or “universal” elements, namely, Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. These elements make up the three types of energies or “doshas,” which were introduced in the last blog: “Vata” (Space and Air), “Pitta” (Fire and Water), and “Kapha” (Water and Earth). They are responsible for overseeing how the body functions.
For ease of understanding, we have summarized the basics of the “Doshas” in the chat below:
Fire and Water
Water and Earth
Main functionsMovement and communicationDigestion and transformationCohesiveness, structure, and lubricationWhat does it do?Controls fundamental bodily functions, such as cell division, mind function, breathing, blinking, muscle and tissue movement, blood flow, heart pulsation, and waste removalControls digestion, absorption, assimilation, nutrition, metabolism, body temperature, and certain hormones linked to appetiteControls muscle growth, strength, stability, and weight; lubricates joints; moisturizes skin; and maintains immunity What does it promote?Creativity and flexibilityUnderstanding and intelligenceLove, calmness, and forgivenessWhat causes an imbalance?Eating too soon after a meal, fear, grief, and staying up at nightEating very sour or spicy foods and spending too much time in the sunDay sleeping, binging on sweet foods, and eating or drinking things that contain too much salt or waterWhat will an imbalance lead to?Fear, anxiety, isolation, loneliness, and exhaustionAnger, hatred, jealousy, and criticismAttachment, greed, envy, and stubbornnessIf this is your main life force, you are…More likely to develop conditions like anxiety, asthma, heart disease, skin problems, and rheumatoid arthritisMore likely to develop conditions like Crohn’s disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, and infectionsMore likely to develop respiratory issues like asthma, cancer, diabetes, nausea, and obesityHow to restore balance?Keep calm, stay warm, avoid cold, and get sufficient restAvoid extreme heat and excessive oil, limit salt intake, and stay coolAvoid heavy foods, avoid dairy and cold items, eat light, and exercise regularly
Finding out the origin and cause of an imbalance helps in restoring balance for better overall health. It is never too late to change your habits and embrace your “dosha.” All in all, the basic key is to maintain a positive attitude and a healthy lifestyle, with a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Tags: Ayurveda, complete wellness, Vata, Pitta, Kapha
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