You have a unique mind-body type. Ayurvedic practice refers to these mind-body types as doshas, and all health-related measures—whether an exercise program, dietary plan, or herbal supplement—must be based on an understanding of your dosha.
Your dosha reflects your innate tendencies, including temperament, metabolism, energy level, learning style, and many other aspects of your body, mind, and emotions. Three primary dosha types are commonly described: vata, pitta, and kapha. To figure out your dosha, simple descriptions are included in this text, or you can take the Chopra Center’s Dosha Quiz at doshaquiz .chopra.com. Once you know your dosha, you can nurture balance in your mind and body by making choices that balance your dosha type.
VATA: MOVEMENT AND CHANGE
If vata dosha predominates, movement and change are characteristic of your nature. You tend to be on the go, with an energetic and creative mind. As long as vata is in balance, you will be lively and enthusiastic, with a lean body.
If excessive stress in your life leads to your vata force becoming imbalanced, your activity will start to feel out of control. Your mind may race, contributing to anxiety and insomnia. You may start skipping meals, resulting in unintended weight loss, and your digestion may become irregular. If you notice these early symptoms of a vata imbalance, slow down, take time to meditate, don’t skip meals, and get to bed earlier. A regular lifestyle routine helps ground vata.
EATING TO BALANCE VATA:
Favor sweet, salty, and sour tastes
Eat warm, oily, or heavy foods
Minimize cold and raw foods
Add these herbs to your diet: basil, bay, cinnamon, citrus, cloves, frankincense, lavender, pine, sage, and vanilla
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