Ayurvedic Doshas
Published Date: 9/17/2021 11:16:22 PM
To learn the working of mudras, we first have to understand the three doshas described in Ayurveda.
- The 3 doshas are :
- Vata Dosha
- Pitta Dosha
- Kapha Dosha
- Doshas are made up of the 5 elements.
- Two elements combine together to form one dosha.
AIR + SPACE = VATA DOSHA
FIRE + WATER = PITTA DOSHA
EARTH + WATER = KAPHA DOSHA
QUALITIES OF DOSHAS :
Vata Dosha :
- Light
- Subtle
- Cold
- Moving
- Dry
- Rough
Function of Vata Dosha :
- Movement
- Breathing
- Natural urges
- Transformation of tissues
- Motor functions
- Sensory functions
- Secretions
- Excretions
- Fear
- Emptiness
- Anxiety
- Vata is wind. It governs movements and Nervous System.
- Balanced Vata – creativity, stability, groundedness, centeredness.
- Imbalanced Vata – Stress, Anxiety, Distraction.
Pitta Dosha :
- Light
- Subtle
- Mobile
- Hot
- Moist
- Oily
- Sharp
Functions Of Pitta Dosha :
- Body heat
- Temperature
- Digestion
- Perception
- Understanding
- Hunger
- Thirst
- Intelligence
- Anger
- Hatred
- Jealousy
- Pitta is Digestion. Governs metabolism and ability to digest, absorb & assimilate food and experiences.
- Balanced Pitta – goal accomplishment, energetic, vigorous, bright. Ability to integrate experiences with ease.
- Unbalanced Pitta – inflamed, aggressive, irritable.
Kapha Dosha :
- Heavy
- Sticky
- Slimy
- Static
- Slow
- Cold
- Moist
- Oily
- Dull
- Dense
- Smooth
Functions Of Kapha Dosha :
- Stability
- Energy
- Lubrication
- Forgiveness
- Greed
- Attachment
- Accumulation
- Holding
- Possessiveness
- Kapha denotes Stability. Keeps us lubricated and comfortable.
- Balanced Kapha – Strong, Loving, Compassionate, Steady.