To know your Prakruti please go to Identification of Prakruti
- Among the three basic elements of body, Vata is considered to be the most important element
- Vata is combination of air and space elements (Vaayu and Akash Mahabhoot)
- Vata is the Kinetic energy of entire body
- Vata is responsible for all movements in the body, from blinking of eyes to beating of heart and movements of hands and legs to movements of intestines and bowels
- Vata dosha dominates lower part of the abdomen
- It controls metabolism, energy in the body, movements of mind & thoughts, flow of blood, breathing, elimination of wastes, sexual function, regular menstrual flow, delivering baby in pregnant women
- Vata imbalance can lead various diseases
Imbalance Vata
- Over Thinking
- Disturbed Sleep
- Restlessness
- Loss of Memory or Forgetfulness
- Unnecessary Thoughts
- Dry Cough
- Dry Skin
- Rough and Dull hair
- Constipation or Diarrhea (irregular digestion)
- Body Ache
- Not gaining weight
- Bloatedness
- Irritability
- Menstrual Irregularities
- Joint Pain
Prominent features of Vata Prakruti Individuals
- Dry Skin/ Hair
- Thin and Lean Body Structure
- Hoarse Voice
- Forgetfulness
- Variable Appetite
- Hard Working
- Forgetfulness
- Overenthusiastic
- Mood Swings
Measures to balance Vata
- Eating freshly prepared warm food items
- Sweet, light, digestible dinners are best
- Avoid pulses and cold food items
- Maintain Warm Atmosphere Surroundings
In Panchkarma, Basti is the most important treatment to balance Vata; as Vata is responsible for mainly all diseases
- If Vata is in balanced state, it is easier to treat any other disease condition
- Abhangam and Swedanam are also good to reduce dryness caused by Vata