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In Ayurveda the doshas are the 3 constitutions that govern the physiological and psychological functions of the mind.
Derived from combinations of the five universal elements (ether, air, fire, water, and earth), the three doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Everyone possesses a unique baseline ratio of these three energies established at birth, known as your prakriti (original constitution), which dictates your structural, physical, and emotional tendencies.
When these energies are in harmony, you experience optimal health; when they are disrupted due to stress, diet, or lifestyle, imbalances (vikruti) lead to discomfort or illness. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of each dosha's core elements, physical and psychological traits, signs of imbalance, and how to bring them back into alignment.
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In Ayurveda the doshas are the 3 constitutions that govern the physiological and psychological functions of the mind.
Derived from combinations of the five universal elements (ether, air, fire, water, and earth), the three doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Everyone possesses a unique baseline ratio of these three energies established at birth, known as your prakriti (original constitution), which dictates your structural, physical, and emotional tendencies.
When these energies are in harmony, you experience optimal health; when they are disrupted due to stress, diet, or lifestyle, imbalances (vikruti) lead to discomfort or illness. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of each dosha's core elements, physical and psychological traits, signs of imbalance, and how to bring them back into alignment.
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