What makes us unique?
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Have you ever wondered what actually accounts for differences in people?
Why are some people hyperactive and fast moving, while others exude grace and stillness?
Why can some people eat a five-course meal with ease, while others can barely finish a salad?
Why are some people inherently joyous, while others carry the weight of the world on their shoulders?
Modern genetics offers some insight, but what about the characteristics and idiosyncrasies that make every person unique?
Ayurveda answers all of these questions with the Three Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The doshas govern all physical and mental processes and provide every living being with an individual blueprint for health and fulfillment.
The doshas derive from the Five Elements and their related properties. Vata is composed of Space and Air, Pitta of Fire and Water, and Kapha of Earth and Water.
A person with a predominantly Vata constitution will have physical and mental qualities that reflect the elemental qualities of Space and Air. That is why Vata types are commonly quick thinking, thin, and fast moving.
A Pitta type, on the other hand, will have qualities reflective of Fire and Water, such as a fiery personality and oily skin. A Kapha type will typically have a solid bodily frame and calm temperament, reflecting the underlying elements of Earth and Water. While one dosha predominates in most individuals, a second dosha typically has a strong influence
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