Study reveals how your ayurvedic dosha affects sleep quality

SNS: Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medical system, provides useful knowledge about staying in balance and health through learning about the constitution of the body.

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Among the interesting features of Ayurveda is its emphasis on the three doshas of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The ayurvedic dosha are said to control several physiological and psychological processes of the body, and they are said to be important for health.

Specifically, Ayurveda provides distinct insights into how the doshas influence sleep, a critical function for overall health.

What are the doshas?

In Ayurveda, the three doshas are the three energies that control the functions of the body. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are made up of the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether, which mix in varying proportions in every person. The doshas are not fixed; they change continuously based on lifestyle, diet, emotions, and the environment. Here’s a brief overview of each:

Vata (Air + Ether): Vata controls movement and is in charge of energy circulation, blood, and the nervous system. Individuals with a dominant Vata dosha tend to be energetic, creative, and mentally active but will also get anxious, stay awake at night, and get restless when unbalanced.

Pitta (Fire + Water): Pitta manages metabolism and change, responsible for digestion, body heat, and emotional intensity. Pitta individuals tend to be ambitious, concentrated, and competitive, but disturbances can result in irritability, anger, and sleep disturbances, like waking up multiple times.

Kapha (Water + Earth): Kapha creates structure and stability, controlling the body’s strength, endurance, and fluid levels. Individuals with a predominant Kapha dosha have calm, stable personalities but will feel sluggishness, weight gain, and excessive drowsiness if their Kapha is unbalanced.

Relationship of sleep and the doshas