Ayurvedic Doshas 

Vata Dosha

Vata is the Energy Movement and Circulation

Main dosha

Elements: Ether and Air

Qualities: Cold, Light, Dry, Rough, Subtle, Mobile, Clear

Manages:

Movements of the mind, Movements of attention and Thought processes

Movements of Elimination, Movements of Respiration, Movements of Circulation

Primary area in the body:

Colon, Bladder, Lower third of the body, Skin, Bones, Ears

Breath: Inward and Downward

Vata Imbalance: Gas, Bloating, Constipation, Dry Skin, Cold Hands and Feet, Anxiety, Spacey

Vata Balance: Quiet Time, Oil Massage, Meditation, Restorative Yoga, Routine

Pitta Dosha

Pitta is the Energy of Transformation

Elements: Fire and Water

Qualities: Hot, Sharp, Light, Liquid, Mobile, Oily,

Manages:

Digestion, Assimilation, Metabolism, Hormones, Neurons, Gray Matter, Sharp Mind, Sharp Tongue

Primary area in the body:

Small Intestine, Stomach, Thyroid, Pituitary, Eyes, Optic Nerve, Blood Cells

Breath: Downward and Outward

Pitta Imbalance: Acid Indigestion, Burping, Acid Reflux, Irritability, Perfectionism, Impulsive

Pitta Balance: Grounding, Meditation, Swimming, Time in Nature, Relaxation

Kapha Dosha

Kapha is the Energy of Structured Growth and Development

Elements: Earth and Water

Qualities: Cold, Heavy, Slow, Smooth, Soft, Stable

Manages:

Tissue Building, Lubrication of Mucus Membranes, Immune System

Primary area in the body:

Chest, Head, Neck, Joints, Upper Stomach, Adipose Tissue

Breath: Upward and Outward 

Kapha Imbalance: Loss of Appetite, Congestion, Weight Gain, Lethargy, Depression

Kapha Balance: Early Mornings, Exercise in the Morning, Sauna, Dry Brushing, Motivation