Understanding· Doshas & Constitution
The Three Doshas
Vata, Pitta and Kapha — what the three doshas actually describe, and why Ayurveda treats the imbalance rather than the person.
Doshas & Constitution
Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and how to read your own balance.
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Understanding
- Understanding· Doshas & Constitution
Vata — the Dosha of Movement
Dry, light, cold and mobile. What Vata governs, the signs it has risen, and why warmth, oil and routine are the usual answer.
- Understanding· Doshas & Constitution
Pitta — the Dosha of Transformation
Hot, sharp and penetrating. What Pitta governs, how it shows when it runs high, and why the answer is cooling and moderation.
- Understanding· Doshas & Constitution
Kapha — the Dosha of Structure
Heavy, cold, slow and dense. What Kapha holds together, why it settles in the chest in winter, and what shifts it.