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Your predominant Dosha is Vata
“Vata - The Creative, Artistic, Free-Spirit" — Danielle BertoiaVata dosha is composed of the elements Space & Air and, as such, many of the characteristics are related to lightness and dryness.Characteristics of Vata Constitution· Creativity, mental quickness· Highly imaginative· Quick to learn & grasp new knowledge, but also quick to forget· Sexually, easily excitable, but quickly satiated· Slenderness, lightest of the three body types· Talk & walk quickly· Tendency toward cold, dry hands & feet, discomfort in cold climates· Excitable, lively, fun personality· Changeable moods· Irregular daily routine· Variable appetite & digestive efficiency· High energy in short bursts, tendency to tire easily & to over exert· Full of joy & enthusiasm when in balance· Respond to stress with fear, worry & anxiety, especially when out of balance· Tendency to act on impulse· Often have racing, disjointed thoughts· Generally, have dry skin & dry hair and don’t perspire much· Typical health problems include headaches, hypertension, dry coughs, sore throats, ear ache, anxiety, irregular heart rhythms, muscle spasms, lower back pain, constipation, abdominal gas, diarrhoea, nervous stomach, menstrual cramps, premature ejaculation & other sexual dys-functions, arthritis. Most neurological disorders & also pain in the body are related to Vata imbalance. Physical FeaturesPeople of vata constitution are generally physically underdeveloped. Their chests are flat and their veins, muscles and tendons are visible. The complexion is brown, the skin is cold, rough, dry and cracked. Vata people generally are either above averagely tall or below averagely short, with thin frames which reveal prominent joints and bones, due to poor muscle development. Hair is usually thin and dry. The eyes may be sunken, small, dry, and active. The nails are rough and brittle. The shape of the nose can often be slightly bent or crooked, even if never broken. Physiologically, the appetite and digestion are variable. Vata people love sweet, sour and salty tastes and like hot drinks. The production of urine is scanty and the faeces are dry, hard and small in quantity. They have a tendency to perspire less than other constitutional types. Their sleep may be disturbed and they will sleep less than the other types. Their hands and feet are often cold.Psychologically, they are characterized by short memory but quick mental understanding - tso, hey will understand something immediately, but will soon forget it! They have little will-power, tend toward mental instability and possess little tolerance, confidence or boldness. Their reasoning power is weak and these people are nervous, fearful and afflicted by much anxiety.Vata people tend to earn money quickly and also to spend it quickly. To pacify Vata, especially during Autumn & early Winter which is Vata season, read my blog on Ayurveda for AutumnMy 3 Top Tips to Pacify Vata1) Favour the tastes Sweet, Sour & Salty. The taste of Sweet is Sattvic in nature. It is a combination of Water & Earth and is very nourishing, soothing and satisfying to Vata types. Think sweet fruits and sweet root veg, cooked oats, rice, dairy and honey. Sour is a combination of Fire & Earth and is quite Rajasic in nature but it is wonderful at increasing appetite and producing saliva. It increases thirst which encouarges Vata types to drink and rehydrate! Salty is a combination of Water & Fire and is heavy, hot and moist in it's qualities. It is wonderful for increasing body heat, which Vata types will adore. 2) Consume warm, moist, heavy foods and well spiced drinks. Avoid skipping meals and do not fast! When we look at food in Ayurveda, we look not just at the 'taste' but also at its properties, post-diegstive effect, thermal quality and any special effects it may have. As Vata dosha is formed of the elements Space & Air, which are dry, light, cold and mobile, we need to use foods with opposing qualities to pacify it. Think warming, nourishing, and grounding foods like sweet fruits (warmed and spiced), root veggies, warm one-pot wonders, warming spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cumin & salt, rice, cooked oats and dairy (warmed and spiced). Avoid caffiene as it's too stimulating to the central nervous system.3) Begin a practice of Self-Abhyanga NOW! Introduce a daily, warm, full body oil massage using sesame or sweet almond oil. Add to this essential oils which are sweet, soothing, warming and grounding - try lavender, chamomile, sandalwood, ylang ylang, cedarwood and frankincense. If you are of a single-dosha constitution, you are likely to have very distinct characteristics. Most individuals, however, are usually bi-doshic, presenting characteristics of two doshas more strongly. The rare occasion that all three doshas are present in almost equal proportion is referred to as tri-doshic. Read more about balancing your doshas.Hi there my name is Mai, and I'm the founder and owner of The Sacred Space. I weave all my teachings in Ayurveda, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Sacred Sound Healing, Essentials oils and Reiki into my small, nurturing business. I work with women from all walks of life to help bring balance and healing back to body, mind and soul. Looking for More Ways to Keep in Touch? Try These Three Resources 1) Read my monthly BLOG, The Ways of The Ancients. Here I share recipes, tips and musings on moving with the seasons and all things Ayurveda!2) Book a One to One Consultation . By booking a personal consultation, we can really deep dive into what YOU need, right now to help you move to a place of more balance in YOUR life. 3) Subscribe to my Monthly Newsletter! I’ll send you a monthly email with everything I'm working on and draeming into at The Sacred Space. There are always recipes, product spotlights and discounts and often a little giveaway gift from my home to yours.
