Category: Ayurveda

The Vata Dosha is comprised of the elements Air and Ether. This principle of kinetic energy in the body controls all body movements and is mainly concerned with the nervous system. Vata possesses all the qualities we associate with air. It dries, it cools, it roughens, it is mobile and it is erratic. Qualities Associated… Continue reading Vata: The Ayurvedic Dosha of Air + Ether

The Pitta Dosha is comprised of the element Fire with a little Water. All “fires” in the body are contained within water. Pitta controls the body’s balance of kinetic and potential energies. All of Pitta’s processes involve digestion or “cooking”. The enzymatic and endocrine systems are Pitta’s main field of activity. Pitta produces its effects… Continue reading Pitta: The Ayurvedic Dosha of Fire + Water

The Kapha Dosha is comprised of the elements Earth and Water. It is the principle of potential energy, controls the body’s stability and lubrication. It is also responsible for the production of the body’s tissues and wastes. Kapha has all the same qualities as mucus. It is viscid, which make it slow moving. It is… Continue reading Kapha: The Ayurvedic Dosha of Earth + Water

Ayurveda is a timeless system of health, wisdom and longevity that was developed in India some 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda can be translated as “the science of life” or “the knowledge of living”. By understanding the Five Elements or Five States of Matter that comprise all living systems on Earth, we are able to balance… Continue reading About Ayurveda