Vata Dosha
Learn more about Vata; its qualities; how it shows when balanced or imbalanced; and how to restore balance to your body and mind if you are predominately a Vata type.
DISCOVER YOUR DOSHAVata is the principle of movement.
Its qualities are cold, light, dry, changeable, irregular, rough and quick.
If it were food, it would be a cracker or crisp chip.
Vata by Nature
According to Ayurveda, we are all made up of nature's five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether (or Space).
These elements combine to create “doshas” or dynamic forces known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. They are similar to body types as we understand in the West but so much more.
- Vata is the combination of Ether (or Space) and Air
- Pitta is the combination of Fire and Water
- Kapha is the combination of Earth and Water
While we each have all of the doshas within us, we tend to have one or two that dominate our constitution creating our unique mind-body type. For example; Vata; Vata-Pitta or Vata-Kapha.
Vata Qualities
In Ayurveda, Vata is the principle of movement. Its qualities are cold, light, dry, changeable, irregular, rough and quick. If it were a food, it would be a cracker or crisp chip (without the dip). Think about it, they have many of the same qualities.
People with a predominance of Vata in their nature tend to be slender, light and quick in their thought and action. They are variable in height, mood and action.
Change tends to be a constant part of their life. Energy tends to come in bursts, without steadiness. Vata personalities love to try new things but tend to be known to start, but not finish them.
When in balance, Vata types are energetic, creative, adaptable and sociable people. They welcome new experiences, resist routine but show initiative.
When out of balance, Vata types tend towards mental agitation, anxiety, worry, inconsistency, insomnia, delicate digestion and constipation.
Tips to balance your Vata
Here are some tips to help balance your Vata:
- Favour sweet, salty, slightly spicy and sour tastes
- Eat at least 3 meals a day – favouring warm, cooked, easy to digest foods
- Create a grounding, consistent routine so you don’t get carried away in the ethers
- Avoid cold, windy weather and excess stimulation
- Practice slow yoga and meditation to ease the nervous system
- Try our Vata Balancing Tea
For a full assessment and personalised well-being plan, we recommend booking a consultation with one of our Ayurveda experts.
BOOK A CONSULTATIONPitta & Kapha Qualities
While Vata may be your dominant dosha, Pitta and Kapha will also be present to some extent. You can find out more about these dynamic forces below.
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Ayurveda Consultations
Meet with our Ayurveda Doctor face-to-face or online for a comprehensive assessment using traditional techniques such as pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, eye diagnosis, face, lips and nails examination to confirm your dosha (mind-body type), any current imbalances and develop a personalised wellbeing plan.
Based on the findings you will be given an individualised plan to follow which may include a number of approaches to restore balance and harmony to your body, mind and life such as:
- Nutritional suggestions
- Daily routines and lifestyle practices in accordance with the season
- Yoga, meditation and breathing practices
- Therapeutic treatments
- Herbs and herbal oils
- Cleansing techniques and detoxification
