Meaning of the dosha results

Vata is the principle of movement and change. It can be identified as the wind element. People with a predominance of vata in their nature tend to be thin, light and quick in our thoughts and actions. Change is a constant part of life. When a vata is balanced, they are creative, enthusiastic and lively. If imbalanced howver, they may develop anxiety, insomnia, dry skin or irregular digestion. Balancing Vata requires introducing more grounding and stabilizing influences. Think routine and consistency.

Take a gentle yoga class and connect with your body. Perform a daily self massage with relaxing herbalized oil. Take deep breaths throughout the day. Eat three meals per day and favor sweet, sour, and salty tastes. Drink Relaxing Tea. Enjoy a hot bath with Relaxing oils. Stay warm
Tips for balancing Vata Mind: Meditate twice a day to quiet the mind. Look for opportunities to create rhythm and routine in your life. Go to bed and awaken at about the same time every day. Wear Relaxing fragrances. Listen to slow and relaxing music to calm Vata. Minimize heavy reading, eating, or watching TV right before bed. Diffuse relaxing fragrances into your environment. Favor mild pastel shades and earth tones in your environment.

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Pitta is the principle of transformation represented in our digestion of ideas, sensory experiences, emotions and food. It is associated with the fire element. People with a predominance of pitta in their nature tend to be muscular, smart and determined. If balanced, pitta is warm, intelligent and a good leader. If out of balance, pitta can make us critical, irritable and aggressive. Out of balance Pitta leads to irritability, aggravation, and inflammation. Think soothing and cooling.

 Take a yoga class – it’s non-competitive yet will still give you a great workout. Perform a daily self massage with soothing herbalized oil. Take deep breaths throughout the day. Avoid drinking caffeine or alcohol – it fuels the fire. Eat your largest meal of the day at lunch and favor cooling foods with a predominance of bitter, sweet, and astringent tastes. Drink Soothing Tea. Put your full attention on your meals when eating. Stay cool.
Tips for balancing the Pitta mind: Meditate twice a day to calm the mind and soothe the body. Find time each day to un-plug and relax. Wear soothing fragrances. Listen to medium tempo melodies. Minimize heavy reading, eating, or watching TV right before bed. Diffuse soothing fragrances into your environment. Favor cool and soft colors – blues, greens and white. Spend time each day communing with nature.

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Kapha the principle of Protection, Nourishment and Stability. It is associated with the earth element. People with a predominance of Kapha in their nature tend to have a heavier frame, thank, and move more liesurely, and are stable. When Balanced, it creates calmness, sweetness and Loyalty. When excessive, Kapha can cause weight gain, Congestion, and Resistance to Health Change. Out of balance Kapha leads to heaviness, sluggishness and congestion. Stimulation and movement help overcome the resistance of accumulated Kapha. Think activation and invigoration.

Take a yoga class to connect to your body and invoke your natural energy. Perform a vigorous daily self massage with Invigorating herbalized oil. Take deep breaths throughout the day. Favor spicy foods with a predominance of pungent, bitter, and astringent tastes. Walk 5-15 minutes after eating to aid digestion. Drink Invigorating Tea. Put your full attention on your meals when eating.
Tips for balancing Kapha Mind: Meditate twice a day to clear the mind and rejuvenate the body. Wear invigorating fragrances. Listen to up-beat sounds to invoke your natural energy. Organize the clutter in your environment – your outer world reflects your inner world. Awaken at sunrise and create an invigorating morning routine. Diffuse invigorating fragrances into your environment. Favor bright, strong, bold colors with vivid shapes and designs. Look for opportunities to be more spontaneous. Embrace uncertainty.