AYURVEDA: THE BASICS EXPLAINED

Knowing Your Dosha is Your First Step to Balance.

</p> <section> <h2>Whats your dosha?</h2> <div>Following are a series of simple questions about your mind, body and emotions. This allows you to gather information about your specific body type, hair type, sleep patterns, response to stress and so much more, so you can determine if you are a VATA, PITTA or KAPHA. That’s your Dosha!</div> </section> <section> <h2>YOU ARE VATA</h2> <div><b>If you are a VATA and feeling out of balance, according to Aryuvedic Principles, too much air has gathered in your mind, body and physical surroundings. As a result, you feel “ungrounded.” You can find balance by bringing more earth and stability to your physiology. </b></div> <div></div> <div>• Have a bedtime and waking routine, going to bed and waking at the same time every day.</div> <div>• Meditate two times daily to quiet your mind and create more inner peace.</div> <div>• Practice yoga often to create a better connection with your body.</div> <div>• Wear and surround your physical space with relaxing fragrances, such as lavender, chamomile, bergamot, sandalwood, Mandarin orange and jasmine.</div> <div>• Eat three meals every day; your food should include sweet, sour and salty tastes.</div> <div>• Give yourself a slow self-massage daily using warm herbal oils.</div> <div>• Drink herbal teas, which are meant to relax you.</div> <div>• Create more rhythm and routine in your daily life through morning, afternoon and evening rituals.</div> <div>• If you start a project be sure to finish it. Leaving it unfinished will leave you with a sense of unbalance.</div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> </section> <section> <h3>YOU ARE PITTA</h3> <div><b>If you are a PITTA and feeling out of balance, according to Aryuvedic Principles, too much fire has gathered in your mind, body and physical surroundings. As a result, you feel like you could combust emotionally. To gain more balance, the PITTA needs to bring more open space and coolness into his/her physiology.</b></div> <div></div> <div>• Spend more time outdoors in nature.</div> <div>• You enjoy sweet, bitter and tart flavors, so eat foods with those sensations. Olive oil is known to alleviate feelings of stress.</div> <div>• Meditate two times a day to soothe the mind and bring more relaxation to your body.</div> <div>• Be sure to schedule a time out for yourself every day away from other people and stresses.</div> <div>• Give yourself a soothing self-massage using herbal oils.</div> <div>• Wear and surround yourself with soothing fragrances, such as lavender, cinnamon, pine, vanilla, fresh-cut grass, apples, pumpkin and jasmine.</div> <div>• Wear cooler colors, such as blue, green and whites.</div> <div>• Drink herbal teas to soothe your spirit.</div> <div>• Add more physical activity into your daily routine, such as walking.</div> <div>• Stay physically cool in whatever you do, and try to be more playful in your everyday life.</div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> </section> <section> <h3>YOU ARE KAPHA</h3> <div><b>If you are a KAPHA and feeling out of balance, according to Aryuvedic Principles, too much earth has gathered in your mind, body and physical surroundings. As a result, you may feel sluggish and dull. You may be congested often. To achieve greater balance, bring more movement into your physiology, which promotes greater circulation to your bloodstream, joints and body. </b></div> <div></div> <div>• Wake up earlier; waking at sunrise is excellent for the KAPHA.</div> <div>• Make healthful changes in your daily routine; eat better and get more exercise.</div> <div>• You enjoy more pungent, bitter and tart flavors in your food, so eat more of those.</div> <div>• Try not to eat when you are not hungry.</div> <div>• Meditate two times a day, focusing on your intentions and goals.</div> <div>• Be more spontaneous, so you can experience new things.</div> <div>• Wear and surround yourself with fragrances that the KAPHA finds invigorating, such as lemon, jasmine, lavender, rosemary, cin namon and peppermint.</div> <div>• Clean your space; toss the clutter.</div> <div>• Drink invigorating herbal teas; cinnamon and peppermint are a good start.</div> <div>• Wear bright, strong colors, like reds, oranges and yellows.</div> <div>• Give yourself a vigorous self-massage using herbal oils meant to awaken you, like those containing peppermint and citrus.</div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> <div></div> </section> <section> <h2>WHAT IS YOUR BODY FRAME LIKE?</h2> </section> <section> <h3>HOW ARE YOUR JOINTS?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>WHAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR WEIGHT?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>WHAT’S YOUR BODY TEMPERATURE LIKE?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>WHAT ARE YOUR EYES LIKE?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>WHAT’S YOUR COMPLEXION MOST LIKE?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>HOW IS YOUR HAIR?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>WHAT ARE YOUR SLEEP PATTERNS?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>WHATS YOUR DOMINANT DISPOSITION?</h3> </section> <section> <h3>HOW DO YOU RESPOND TO STRESS?</h3> </section> <p> </p> <p>

Once you determine your dominant Dosha – which is another word for energy or life force – you will be able to do those things that bring more balance to all areas of your life.

In Ayurveda there are three Dosha types. While each of us has a combination of the three within our being, one Dosha typically stands out. It is our dominant Dosha.

The three Doshas are:

Vata (vah-tah) – corresponding to the elements of wind
Pitta (pit-tah) – corresponding to the elements of fire
Kapha (kah-fa) – corresponding to the elements of earth

Further, each Dosha presents with different physical characteristics, emotional responses to stressors and personality traits.

The Vata, for example, is characterized as a creative individual, quick-witted and with a tendency to move a lot and be “on the go.” The Vata typically has a lean body. In contrast, the Kapha is slower moving and may have a large frame or trouble with weight gain.

Each Dosha has a preference for flavors and environments. Each Dosha is different, but can have a few crossover characteristics with the others. Therefore, when seeking true balance, you must know your Dosha. Only then can you address the imbalance(s) correctly so as to reduce your reactions to stress and avoid developing physical ailments and illnesses.

According to Ayurvedic principles, the end goal is to move your body and whole being back to its original, unique constitution (a.k.a., your prakriti or nature).

While yoga, meditation and massage may be a part of the approach to whole-health and healing, taking in the right nutrition and vitamins is of major importance. Herbal compounds that address all three Doshas (a.k.a., tri-Dosha) made from plant-based, organic, non-GMO ingredients can only help your mind, body and spirit come back to center.

When these specially formulated supplements – especially when in elixir formulas – are taken with a healthful diet and mindful exercise program, symptoms such as insomnia, digestive issues, blood flow issues, oral health issues and health concerns with joints and ligaments can be much improved.

If you are ready to take your first step into the world of Ayurveda, take the quiz above and Discover Your Dosha!

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