Keeping A Well Balanced Dosha

It is believed in the Ayurveda (Ancient Medical System in India) that each human being is composed of a Dosha. According to doctrines, a dosha is a combination of the different 5 elements water, earth, fire, wind, and ether.

In the texts of the Ayurveda there are 3 doshas namely Pitta Dosha, Kapha Dosha and Vata Dosha. Each of these doshas has its own unique characteristics that can manifest in people.

Every person is thought to have a dominant dosha during birth. The physical aspect, as well as the personality of a person, will be molded to the kind of dosha he/ she has. However, it is believed in the scriptures of the Ayurveda that a person may have more than just one dosha.

Doshas, according to the Ayurveda, needs to stay balanced in a person. An imbalance will let the negative aspect of the dosha manifest. There are several ways on how to keep the balance of the dosha.

Vata Dosha

Vata Doshas (space and air elements) are known to be active persons – cheerful and light minded. This dosha can become out of balance when there is too much wind/ air in the body, mind and environment. This imbalance may leave a feeling of being ungrounded. The best remedy for this is to introduce more earth element to the mind and body.

To keep a well-balanced Vata Dosha, it is recommended that you have a regular waking up schedule. It is highly advised that you wake up at the same exact time everyday. Meditating twice a day would also be a great help since it can calm down the mind and body of the Vata Dosha.

It is also suggested that to keep a balanced Vata Dosha you must eat three meals a day. It would also be good if you prefer to eat foods that are sour, salty, and sweet.

Kapha Dosha

Kapha Dosha is the combination of the elements earth and water. These elements are considered to be heavy thus Kapha Doshas are known to be heavy in built and have large frames.

When a Kapha Dosha is out of balance, it is believed that more than enough earth is in the body, mind and environment. This can result to a feeling of lethargy, sluggishness and dullness. A good way to keep the balance or to counteract an imbalance is to keep the circulation moving.

Pitta Dosha

Pitta Dosha is the combination of the elements fire and water. People under this category are known to be “hot” – aggressive and ambitious. Physically, they are known to be medium in built and possess warm skin.

An out of balance Pitta Dosha can cause the feeling of being excessively heated up internally. This is the result of having too much fire in the body. The best way to balance this is by brining more space element in.
A good example of this is by going to walks in the park. This can help you provide the space and coolness you need. It would also be very beneficial to meditate at least twice a day. As for food, it would be best to favor foods that are bitter, astringent and sweet.