What Are the Doshas?

Doshas are the 5 Elements that we all have within us; Ether, Air, Fire, Water & Earth broken down into 3 Unique Catagories called Vata, Pitta & Kapha.

Just as everyone has a unique fingerprint, each person has a particular pattern of dosha energy. Everyone has their individual combination of physical, mental, and emotional characteristics and this is what comprises their own unique dosha constitution. This dosha constitution is determined during an Ayurvedic Dosha Consultation.

Vata is the subtle energy associated with movement — composed of Space and Air. It governs breathing, blinking, muscle and tissue movement, pulsation of the heart, and all movements in the cytoplasm and cellmembranes. In balance, Vata promotes creativity and flexibility. Out of balance, Vata produces fear and anxiety.

Pitta expresses as the body’s metabolic system — made up of Fire and Water. It governs digestion, absorption, assimilation, nutrition, metabolism, and body temperature. In balance, Pitta promotes understanding and intelligence. Out of balance, Pitta arouses anger, hatred, and jealousy.

Kapha is the energy that forms the body’s structure — bones, muscles, tendons — and provides the “glue” that holds the cells together, formed from Earth and Water. Kapha supplies the water for all bodily parts and systems. It lubricates joints, moisturizes the skin, and maintains immunity. In balance, Kapha is expressed as love, calmness, and forgiveness. Out of balance, it leads to attachment, greed, and envy.