Ayurveda & The Concept of Doshas

Ayurveda, an ancient medical science, has its origin in the 5000 year old Vedic texts of India. The emphasis of this holistic healthcare approach lies in achieving and maintaining a balance between the energies of life within our mind, body and soul. Ayurveda, known as the 'art of healthy living', identifies each and every body to be composed of Panchamahabhutas or five fundamental elements namely, ether (akash), air (vayu), fire (agni), water (jal), and earth (prithvi). These elements exist in certain combinations in every body and three of these combinations have been named as Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

'Dosha' can be translated as the 'biological body type' or the physical constitution of an individual. The philosophy of Ayurveda is based on the premise that each individual is made up of the amalgamation of the three basic doshas, namely, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It is believed that any imbalance between these three elemental combinations leads to disorders and diseases in the body. As such by establishing that balance and sustaining it, one can stay hale and hearty lifelong.

Vata Dosha
Air and space are the two basic elements of Vata and thus, if a person is dominated by Vata Dosha, he/she is lean, mobile, enthusiastic, energetic and restless. Vata regulates all the movements of the body, the nervous system, blood flow, waste elimination and even the thought process in the mind. A Vata person walks quickly, has dry and rough skin, light body frame, meager appetite and creative mind. He/she is more susceptible to restlessness, boredom, fear, stress, anxiety, constipation, insomnia, joint pain, dehydration, wrinkles, lower back pain, etc.

Suggestions For A Healthy Lifestyle:

Yoga and Meditation
Balanced routine.
Warm water baths.
Sesame oil massage.
Vata pacifying diet including fresh and sweet fruits, green and leafy vegetables, grains, legumes, etc.
Pitta Dosha
Pitta Dosha is composed of the elemental combination of fire and water and thus, a pitta person is characterized by the qualities of hot, acidic, oil, sour and sharp. Pitta is responsible for the metabolism and transformation processes in the body like digestion and assimilation of food into energy, sensory perceptions, and assimilation of thoughts into actions. A person, who is predominantly pitta, has dynamic personality, voracious appetite, sensitive skin, muscular body, fiery attitude, and intellectual and ambitious mind. They are prone to premature graying, baldness, frustration, acne, inflammation, high blood pressure, insatiable hunger, etc.

Suggestions For Healthy Lifestyle:

Meditation and breathing exercises.
Gentle yoga aasans
Abhyanga oil massage for head and scalp
Pitta pacifying diet including sweet and juicy fruits, bitter vegetables like asparagus, artichoke, broccoli; dairy foods, and grains.
Avoid onions, chilies, millet, corn, mustard, pepper and salt.
Kapha Dosha
Kapha Dosha comprises of the elements earth and water and its general qualities are soft, smooth, heavy, cold and slow. As it is responsible for the structure and density of the mind and body, it controls the weight of the body, the lubrication of the joints, fluid balance and formation of the muscle issues. A person, who has the predominance of Kapha Dosha, has large and heavy body frame, positive outlook, slow digestion, good understanding, oily skin, lethargy and average appetite. They are generally affected by acne, easy weight gain, sleepiness, depression, skin allergies, asthma, cold, congestion, etc.

Suggestions For Healthy Living:

Vigorous exercise.
Warm baths and hot teas.
Deep oil massage at night.
Kapha pacifying diet including astringent fruits like pear, apricot, pomegranate, all legumes and grains, warm dairy products, sour and pungent foods, etc.
Avoid oats, rice, raw tomatoes, cucumber, soy products and kidney beans.
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