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Guide to Vata Dosha
Vata is the dominant dosha of the three and is the controlling dosha. So imbalances in Vata tend to result in imbalances in the others as well.
Vata types tend to be thin and usually don't easily put on weight. Consequently, vata types tend to store little energy and have few energy reserves.
The Vata dosha controls all movements in the body including breathing, digestion and nervous impulses from the brain.
The Vata dosha is the leading dosha.Vata usually goes out of balance first, which causes the early stage of the disease. Over fifty percent of all diseases are vata disorders.
Examples of Vata in the real world
- Gazelle
- Humming Bird
- stars
- bamboo
- violin
- sand
- orchid
- emu
- hurricane
Mind & Body Characteristics of Vata Dosha
Controls movement
Keyword: Changeable
Governs: colon
Dominant Senses: sound and touch
Properties: cold, light, dry and rough
Composed of: air and space
Recognising Vataja
Hair: dry
Eyes: small and dark
Build: thin body frame, light muscles, long legs and arms
Skin: dry and rough
Nails: brittle
Voice: low, weak, talkative
Lips: thin and dry
Walking: quick and uneven
Vata in Balance
When the Vata type is balanced they tend to be enthusiastic, alert, flexible, creative, talkative and responsive.
Vata out of Balance
restless, fatiqued, anxious and underweight.
Vata Aggravations
Vata types are aggravated by wind, caffeine, traveling, irregular routine, irregualr meals, cold and dry weather, excessive mental work.
They are pacified by moisture, warm, cooked foods, good sleep habits, regular mealtimes, time to relax
Vata Hobbies:
Travel, culture, comedy & anything out of the ordinary
Dreams: flying & falling
Sensitive to: music, sounds & touch
Money: spends too much money
Vata Seasons:
November - February
Vata Time
Vata Time is between 2 - 6 pm
Vata Diet
Food should be warm & cooked Avoid caffeine!!
