VATA DOSHA वात

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Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the Tridosha (3 Doshas)

Each of the doshas are made up of the elements ether, air fire water and earth.

The qualities (gunas) of Vata include dry, light, cold, rough, subtle and mobile. 

How can you imagine these qualities show within our bodies and mind? 

Read below to discover more about typical Vata personality tendencies.

Emotionally

Can be forgetful. Quick to grasp information but quick to forget.

May have trouble staying focused.

When in balance they tend to be full of enthusiasm and energy. Out of balance they may experience changing moods, anxiety and feelings of being ungrounded.

Socially

Fluctuating. Full of energy and the life of the party at one moment and completely exhausted the next.

May be the one that is constantly late to the party, work or other events 

Physically

Tend to be more slim in nature.

Either quite tall or short.

Tend to have long arms and legs.

Can have dry hair and skin and prone for cracking joints. 

Prone for dy skin with cracked feet

feel the cold more easily. They enjoy warmer weather to balance their natural cold quality. 

Talents 

Often strong creative abilities in art, writing and music. 

How to keep Vata Balanced?

Foods: plenty of grounding nourishing foods, ghee, milk, root vegetables, cooked foods, foods with a warming nature.

Lifestyle: 

ROUTINE. Vata personalities will least favour following a routine, but it is sooo important for them to maintain vitality.

Herbs and Treatments: Oil, oil and more grounding oils. 

Gentle exercise, music and allowing time for creativity.

As always, its best to speak with your Ayurvedic practitioner about the best balancing practices for you. Often times there are other doshic imbalances at play which also need to be addressed. After learning this, who may fit the ‘Vata’ personality in your life? 

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