Ayurveda: An introduction to doshas

Ayurveda: An introduction to doshas

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Ayurveda is the principle medical system of India and is over 5,000 years old. This science is considered the art of living in harmony and in connection with nature. The science was developed from the ancient text of the Vedas. Ayurvedic philosophy believes that health problems result when these relationships are out of balance. Ayurveda aims to integrate and balance body, mind, and spirit. This is thought to help prevent illness and promote wellness.
Ayurveda views the human body as a holistic universe regulated by the balance between three primordial humors, call dosha.

There are three doshas in Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each dosha is made up of two of the five basic elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth and has a particular relationship to body functions that can be upset for different reasons. Doshas are constantly being formed and reformed by food, activity, and bodily processes. This means a person can use this knowledge about themselves to choose the right  food, exercise, and lifestyle to suit them.

An individual has his or her own unique balance of the three doshas, although one dosha usually is prominent. It is also possible to be bi-dosha and less frequently tri-dosha. Each dosha is associated with a certain body type, personality type, and a greater chance of certain types of health problems.
   
Find out which dosha you are with this self test.

Have fun,

Margot