Ayurvedic medicine is based on the idea that the world is made up of five elements — Aakash (space), Jala (water), Prithvi (earth), Teja (fire), and Vayu (air). A combination of each element results in three doshas, known as Vata, Kapha, and pitta. These doshas are forming for a person’s physiological, mental, and emotional health. A person has a unique ratio of each dosha, usually with one standing out more than the others. The ratio of dosha’s is a unique constitution for each person. It is believed that our main dosha is inherited from our parents. An Ayurvedic Practitioner can help to determine your dosha.
DOSHA ELEMENTS:
| VATA | PITTA | KAPHA |
|---|---|---|
| Air + Earth | Fire + Water | Earth + Water |
ATTRIBUTES OF THE THREE DOSHAS:
| VATA | PITTA | KAPHA |
|---|---|---|
| Dry | Oily | Heavy |
| Light | Sharp (penetrating) | Slow |
| Cold | Hot | Cold |
| Rough | Light | Oily |
| Subtle | Mobile | Slimy (smooth) |
| Mobile | Liquid | Dense |
| Clear | Soft | |
| Static (stable) | ||
| Cloudy (sticky) |