The Vata Body
Hello, Vata...
Are you a naturally light, energetic creature with a tendency toward dry skin and hair?
Do you have cold hands and feet, and feel like you are just a little more sensitive (to everything!) than most other people?
If so, you may have a Vata body.
In Ayurveda, Vata dosha is ruled by the air and ether elements: the lightest and most mobile of all the elements. These qualities manifest physically in both positive and negative ways.
The positive aspects of your Vata dosha shine through when you are in good balance. But, the negative qualities may take over when you fallout of balance, aka in times of stress, or big life transitions…
in balance vata is:
Slim, flexible, light and lithe
Energetic and motivated
Often on the move, with lots of fun, inspiring plans on the books
Blessed with clear eyes and skin
Out of balance, vata can experience:
Unhealthy weight loss or depletion
Dry skin and hair
Cold hands and feet
Constipation, gas and bloating
Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
Tinnitus, vertigo, chronic pain, or various conditions involving the nervous system
life events and behaviors that can throw vata out of balance include:
Times of great transition: big changes in your job, relationship, family, or living situation. Anything that rocks the boat really shakes up Vata!
Weather that is cold, dry, or windy
Irregular sleep schedule or staying up too late
Irregular meal times, or missing meals
Excess dry, crunchy, hard, or “snacky” foods
Excess worry, fear, or isolation
natural strategies to restore balance for vata include:
Grounding and nourishing with warm, cooked, easy to digest foods like soups, stews, applesauce and oatmeal
Warming the body, paying special attention to keeping the neck, head, and ears warm. Vata should always pack extra layers of clothing, and err on the side of being overdressed for warmth, rathe than underdressed.
Hydrating and moistening the body’s tissues, with healing oils
Relaxing, slowing down, focusing on one task at a time, and anchoring the mind to the present moment
Living in alignment with your dosha is like unlocking your unique health code.
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