Ayurveda teaches us that our bodies are vessels comprising five basic elements: Space, Fire, Earth, Water and Air. Doshas are essentially a combination of these primary elements, and the combination of Doshas we have by birth is responsible for all chemical activities inside us. Each human has her own affinity to a Dosha, and it is this factor that causes different people to have different body compositions, immunity levels, behavioural patterns, and responses to various external stimuli. Our uniqueness has a direct bearing on the balance of Doshas within us. Explore Wellness and Spiritual Retreats with Tejomaia.com

 

There are three types of Doshas in the human body: Vata, which is composed of Space and Air, Pitta, of Fire and Water, and Kapha, of Earth and Water. Each of these Doshas, be it in excess or deficit, can have a major impact on the functioning of the body.

 

Vata dosha maintains the cellular transport, electrolyte balance, elimination of waste products and its effect is increased by dryness. Pitta dosha regulates the body temperature, optic nerve coordination and hunger and thirst management. Heat conditions of the body aggravate Pitta. Kapha dosha is increased due to sweet and fatty food and it provides lubrication to the joints for proper functioning. The catabolism of the body is believed to be governed by Vata, metabolism by Pitta and anabolism by Kapha. For a healthy state of health, a balance between the three doshas and other factors should be maintained. Any imbalance between the three causes a state of illness or disease.In Ayurveda it is believed, that a perfect balance between the nature elements and the Tridoshas of the human body should be maintained for a healthy state of living by following the principles of divine wisdom