Vata, Pitta, Kapha | The Doshas

The doshas are made up of the 5 elements, ether, air, fire, water, earth.

Properties of vata include dry, moving, rough, cold.

People who have predominant vata dosha tend to be tall and slim and similar to the ectomorph body type.

IN BALANCE OUT OF BALANCE

Creativity Anxiety

Adaptable Fear

Independent Insecurity

Properties of pitta include hot, spreading, liquid, odorous, light.

People who have predominant pitta dosha tend to be athletic and similar to the mesomorph body type.

IN BALANCE OUT OF BALANCE

Ambitious Impatient

Mental Clarity Impulsive

Penetrating Angry

Athletic Aggressive

Leadership Critical

Generous Cold-Blooded

Properties of Kapha include cold, smooth, oily, heavy, slow, static.

People who have predominant kapha dosha tend to have larger bones and solid bodies, similar to the endomorph body type.

IN BALANCE OUT OF BALANCE

Loyal Lethargic

Strong Hoarding

Calm Materialistic

Sentimental Controlling

Compassionate Lustful