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Doshas: The Fundamental Energies in Ayurveda

Written by Dr. Gauri Mane September 26, 2015 2 min read

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According to Ayurveda, the three doshas are Vata (Wind), Pitta(Fire), and Kapha (Earth), and each governs activity in a specific region of the human body.

VATA DOSHA

It is located in the lower abdomen, below the umbilicus. Vata is responsible for all body movements.

Vata is responsible for enthusiasm, breathing(inspiration and expiration), and all movements and actions (talking, walking and body movements, activities of the sense organs). Vata circulates in the body and assists with the transportation of the Dhatus that support it, such as rasa (fluids), blood (rakta), etc. Vata is responsible for the normal vibrations of all natural urges, such as feces and urine excretion, hunger, thirst flatus, yawns, sleep, sneezes, and belching.

PITTA DOSHA

Pitta is located mainly on the upper abdomen and lower thorax, just above the umbilicus. It is responsible both for digestion and metabolism.

Pitta is responsible for vision (as opposed to perception due to vata), thirst, hunger, taste perception, and digestion. It also produces heat, and softness, suppleness, intelligence, and brightness.

KAPHA DOSHA

The main seat of the Kapha is the chest (thorax). Kapha is responsible to strength, stability, and tolerance.

Kapha is a sign of strength and potency, as well as a lack of greed, forbearance, and smoothness in the joints.

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Dr. Gauri Mane

Dr. Gauri has a B.H.M.S degree from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Mumbai. She topped her class and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She is a licensed Homeopath, with over 4 years of clinical experience in Homeopathy, as well as Allopathy. She has also worked as a Research Coordinator for several clinical trials. Besides this, she posseses a Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Healthcare management (PGDHHM) from Symbiosis institute, Pune. She is also a certified Nutritionist and Dietician. Dr Gauri can assist you on Home remedies, Diet, Alternative Medicine and Homeopathy. She is thoroughly versed with Biogetica's ground breaking line of full spectrum products. Being a reservoir of information on natural health, she can be of immense help to you in your journey towards health and freedom!