HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR DOSHA

How To Determine Your Dosha..

The Three Doshas: Health Through Balance..

Ayurveda is an ancient holistic science of health. Commonly referred to as “the sister science of Yoga”, the use of Ayurvedic principles incorporated in a yoga class can be an experience of total bliss to the mind, body, & spirit; leaving you feeling balanced and at peace with yourself.

The Three Doshas: The Keys to Your Individual Nature 

In Ayurveda, there are three doshas or constitutions associated with the energy in the body. 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.

There is the Vata Dosha, which provides creativity and fluidity in the body. Vata is associated with circulation, respiration and movement. The Pitta Dosha, which provides intellect and happiness. Pitta is associated with digestion, metabolism and temperature regulation in the body. And the Kapha Dosha, which provides compassion, empathy and love. Kapha is associated with the health of the skin, the lymphatic system and the immune system. 

Every person contains all three doshas and when a dosha is out of balance, it can have different physiological and emotional effects. When Vata is out of balance, it can lead to anxiety, restlessness, irregular appetite, muscle fatigue, dry skin and digestive tract issues such as constipation, bloating and gas. 

Ancient medicine explains that we’re made of the same elements as the universe we live in. These 5 elements are evidenced in our bones and blood and govern movement, digestion and immunity. Our unique personal mixture of these elements helps shape our lives! When our elements and their qualities are out of balance, it shows, and disease and illness sets in.

Vata is movement, the art of going, creating and doing!

Vata persons exhibit qualities of space and air – always on the move, creative, flowing and great conversationalists! Usually very flexible in body and mind, they tend to be very tall or very short. They are like happy butterflies and antelopes.

Pitta persons are fire and water – they tend to be sharp, always solving puzzles, reading books they love to transform experience into knowledge. They are competitive and like to take charge. Medium and intense, they have amazing appetites and can easily control their weight through rapid digestion. They are like prowling tigers, observant and strong. When out of balance, they can be hot heads, and experience IBS, sour stomach or rashes.

The Constitution of Kapha provides stability, dependability and structure. Of the 5 Elements in the Universe, we experience Kapha qualities in our bones, muscles and immune system. In balance, Kapha is sweet, loving and dear. Out of balance, Kapha can make us sad, sticky and lethargic.

Kapha persons are like water and earth – they are steady, calm and resilient. They love to love and will be the first to give you a hug. Slow to change, their consistency can be a benefit or get them stuck. They are softer and rounder in physique, with large eyes, thick hair and amazing smiles. They are like plush teddy bears and Koalas. When out of balance, they can become depressed, lethargic and may become overweight.

We are a combination of all 3 doshas in varying degrees with one usually being predominant, however, a person can be a combination of Pitta/Vata, Vata/Kapha, Pitta/Kapha or show equal qualities from all 3 Dosha

Why is Prakriti and Vikruti

The life science of Ayurveda explains that we are born perfect creations, with a unique balance of space, air, fire, water and earth – the five basic elements of all things. This is our Prakruti. Then life happens, - the food we eat, coupled with our activities and environment skew that perfect balance. This is our Vikruti. Imbalance leads to illness, and when we can’t curb the illness, it can lead to chronic disease that we are taught to live with, such as arthritis, allergies, thyroid problems and inflammation.

This basic Ayurvedic principle gives us an understanding of our constitution, and acceptance of our true and perfect nature (Prakruti). It teaches us to recognize the basic nature of every large and small thing around us, and how they cause imbalance (Vikruti). This is the blueprint to a healthier diet and lifestyle to support long term health and happiness, through each season and stage of our long and healthy lives.

Each day is an opportunity to reverse age-old imbalance caused by ingrained habits - develop a new patterns of health by first understanding who you are, recognizing when the food, people, and lifestyle exacerbates our innate qualities (like increases like), and seek the opposites to reduce accumulation. Find balance by the power of your choice.

LEARN TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

Your body is perfect and the only thing we want to focus on with knowing our Ayurvedic body type is to be the healthiest and most balanced possible. This doesn’t mean hours of exercise or extreme deprivation and dieting. This means getting in touch with our bodies and listening to the messages they are sending us. Listen to what you body says after you consume something. Are you feeling positive and pain-free or are you feeling sluggish and aggravated? Learning to listen to our body is the thing we want to strive for in our understanding of our Ayurvedic body type.

What is your unique blueprint?

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