| What is the Vata Dosha? (Hair that is dry or brittle) |
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People with more Vata in their constitutions tend to be thin, with a slender frame and
prominent joints, delicate skin that is naturally dry, and dry voluminous hair. They are
quick and lively in thought, speech and action, and make friends easily. There is an
element of airiness to their step, a quality of lightness in their laughter. Change is
usually their second name. They are light sleepers and gravitate towards warm
environments. Creativity and enthusiasm are hallmarks of balanced Vata.
If your prakriti or original constitution has more Vata in it, you will exhibit many of the
characteristics and qualities of Vata when you are in balance than people who have
more Pitta or Kapha in their make-up. And that's natural. But if the a given time, then
the Vata in you has in all likelihood become aggravated or imbalanced, and needs to be
brought back into balance. And if a predominantly Kapha or Pitta person starts
exhibiting many Vata qualities, that indicates a Vata imbalance in that Kapha or Pitta
body type. In both cases, it is then time to follow a Vata-balancing diet and lifestyle to
help restore the level of Vata in the physiology to its normal proportion.
Factors that can cause Vata dosha to increase in the physiology include a diet that
contains too many dry or raw foods, over-consumption of ice-cold beverages, exposure
to cold dry winds, a variable daily routine, too much travel, and mental overexertion.
Signs that you need to balance Vata:
Are you constantly worried, anxious, overwhelmed, fretful?
Do you feel tired but find yourself unable to slow down and relax?
Do you find it difficult to settle down and fall asleep at night?
Is your sleep restless when you do manage to fall asleep?
Is your skin feeling dryer than usual, stretched taut or flaking?
Is your hair more brittle, with split ends happening more often?
Are your lips raw and chapped?
Is your throat constantly dry?
Is your digestion irregular?
Do you experience problems with abdominal gas?
Do you feel like you cannot sit still, that you need to be constantly moving?
Do you feel "spaced out"?
Is it harder to remember things for more than a short period of time? Is your attention
span shorter than usual? Is it harder to focus?
Do your bowel movements occur less than once daily?
prominent joints, delicate skin that is naturally dry, and dry voluminous hair. They are
quick and lively in thought, speech and action, and make friends easily. There is an
element of airiness to their step, a quality of lightness in their laughter. Change is
usually their second name. They are light sleepers and gravitate towards warm
environments. Creativity and enthusiasm are hallmarks of balanced Vata.
If your prakriti or original constitution has more Vata in it, you will exhibit many of the
characteristics and qualities of Vata when you are in balance than people who have
more Pitta or Kapha in their make-up. And that's natural. But if the a given time, then
the Vata in you has in all likelihood become aggravated or imbalanced, and needs to be
brought back into balance. And if a predominantly Kapha or Pitta person starts
exhibiting many Vata qualities, that indicates a Vata imbalance in that Kapha or Pitta
body type. In both cases, it is then time to follow a Vata-balancing diet and lifestyle to
help restore the level of Vata in the physiology to its normal proportion.
Factors that can cause Vata dosha to increase in the physiology include a diet that
contains too many dry or raw foods, over-consumption of ice-cold beverages, exposure
to cold dry winds, a variable daily routine, too much travel, and mental overexertion.
Signs that you need to balance Vata:
Are you constantly worried, anxious, overwhelmed, fretful?
Do you feel tired but find yourself unable to slow down and relax?
Do you find it difficult to settle down and fall asleep at night?
Is your sleep restless when you do manage to fall asleep?
Is your skin feeling dryer than usual, stretched taut or flaking?
Is your hair more brittle, with split ends happening more often?
Are your lips raw and chapped?
Is your throat constantly dry?
Is your digestion irregular?
Do you experience problems with abdominal gas?
Do you feel like you cannot sit still, that you need to be constantly moving?
Do you feel "spaced out"?
Is it harder to remember things for more than a short period of time? Is your attention
span shorter than usual? Is it harder to focus?
Do your bowel movements occur less than once daily?
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| VATA DOSHA In Ayurvedic philosophy, Vata dosha plays a critical role in the functioning of our body and mind. It is responsible for all movement including breathing, elimination, secretions, motor skills and sensory functions. Vata dosha also governs the feeling of pain, the emotion of fear, and thoughts of creativity. |
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