Understanding Your Dosha: A Beginner's Guide

Ayurveda teaches that every person is a unique blend of three biological energies called doshas.

Vata — the principle of movement

Airy, quick, creative. When balanced you feel light and inspired; when aggravated, anxious and restless.

Pitta — the principle of transformation

Sharp, focused, warm. Balanced pitta is decisive and clear; imbalanced pitta shows up as irritability and inflammation.

Kapha — the principle of structure

Grounded, calm, steady. Excess kapha brings heaviness and lethargy.

Start here: notice your sleep, appetite and mood for a week. Patterns will reveal your dominant dosha.