The word “Ayurveda” means literally the knowledge of life. In countries beyond India, Ayurvedic therapies and practices have been integrated with general wellness applications and in some cases, in medical use, Ayurveda massages & therapies have varied and evolved over more than two millennia.
Ayurveda and Your Life Energy
Ayurveda works to prevent and strengthen the body against diseases. It is an ancient Indian system of medicine that believes in the treatment of mind, body, soul, and consciousness for the complete well-being of an individual. The main concept of Ayurveda revolves around three doshas or humour (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) which are responsible for our health.
Ayurveda believes that there is a positive link between our lifestyle habits and our health. Our internal balance determines our health while external factors can affect it negatively. According to this system, we should take care of our body by following a proper diet and choosing activities that are right for us in order to live a happy and satisfying life.
Vata Dosha
Vata is the most powerful of all three doshas, and it is responsible for controlling bodily functions such as breathing and blinking. It also controls movement in the body on all levels including circulation, elimination of wastes, muscle contraction, and relaxation. Vata is responsible for your creativity and enthusiasm. When Vata becomes unbalanced you may experience anxiety or constipation.
Pitta Dosha
The Pitta dosha is associated with the qualities of hot, light, intense, penetrating, spreading, sharp and sour.
The function of the Pitta Dosha is to digest food and sensory perceptions and transform them into nutrients and energy. In order to do this, it also needs to be able to metabolize the emotions of anger, envy, and hatred.
Qualities Of A Person With A Predominant Pitta Dosha:
If your body is dominated by pitta dosha you will have a medium build with fair skin that freckles easily. You will be very focused on your work but easily irritated if you are not able to complete the tasks at hand immediately. It will create a have good self-esteem with a strong sense of right or wrong. You will be less likely to compromise your beliefs for others. You prefer cooler weather and enjoy being around water like lakes or oceans.
Kapha Dosha
The quality of Kapha is heavy, slow, steady, solid, oily, cold, soft, smooth, and cloudy.
Individuals with a predominantly Kapha constitution typically have large bones and a heavy build. They will gain weight easily and may find it difficult to lose. Kapha types tend towards lethargy and can feel easily overwhelmed when they have too much to do in a short period of time. They are generally emotionally stable and easygoing but tend to take longer than other types to recover from emotional upset.
Kapha is necessary for lubricating joints, moisturizing the skin, maintaining immunity, healing wounds, and building muscle mass. Physically, it controls muscle growth, body strength and stability, weight, and the immune system. Emotionally it relates to love, calmness, forgiveness, and compassion.
