Understanding the Doshas
In balance, the unique physical traits and emotional tendencies of each dosha are:
- Vata - energy of movement; light, thin frame, energetic, joyous, quick thinking and communicative
- Pitta- energy of digestion and metabolism; medium build, light hair and eyes, passionate, intelligent, and courageous
- Kapha - energy that forms the body's lubrication and structure; warm of heart and steady of mind, solid, thick/oily skin, steady, motherly, methodical and thoughtful, soft
Out of balance, each dosha may struggle with:
- Vata - Anxiety, gas/bloating/constipation, forgetfulness and restlessness
- Pitta- Irritability or anger, rashes, diarrhea , being critical and controlling
- Kapha - Depression/anxiety weight gain, mucous build-up, difficulty waking, complacency
You can learn about your own dosha by taking the " DOSHA QUIZ " at the Chopra Centers web site.