Some useful information for understanding the way we decide how we treat you .......
Doshas – these are biological forces of the body, they shape how we look, think, feel. They combine the elements of fire, earth, water air and ether.
Vatta – Air and Ether
Pitta – Fire and Water
Kapha - Earth and Water
Each has characteristics, which manifest as qualities of body and mind. Each person’s individual blend is his or her Prakruti. This is constant throughout life, however the state of the doshas can change. We need to monitor balance to remain well.
VATA –mind
Air and Ether
Thin light bone build
Controls movement of body and mind
Relates to circulation, respiration and muscular movement
Governs digestion of food
The seed of Vata is the COLON
Creates dryness in the body when too high and sluggishness when too low
Exists in the body as the air that is contained in empty spaces of the body, hollow organs, joints and bone cavities. Cold hands and feet. Dry skin. Anxiety. Insomnia.
Positive traits – creativity, enthusiasm, speed, agility, responsiveness
Best choice of oil for your massage: Sesame oil both grounding and heavy
PITTA-body
Fire and water
Medium athletic build
Governs all metabolic process in the body
The seed of Pitta is the STOMACH
Governs digestion and transformation of thoughts and emotions
Controls all heat of the body
Excess pitta cause inflammation, burning and heat related disorders; low pitta causes the slowing down of all metabolic functions
Exists in the body as the oily acidic secretions
Positive traits- intelligence, courage, vitality
Best choice of oil for your massage: coconut oil – to pacify and cool.
Kapha- secretions
Earth and water
Heavy, powerful build
Governs stability of body and mind
The seed of Kapha is the CHEST
Provides lubrication for the body
Controls flexibility and growth
Maintains moisture and fluid retention
Kapha indicates mucous or phlegm and is what makes things stick together.
Excess kapha creates congestion on all levels.
Kapha as water is held in the skin and mucous linings, lymph and fat tissues
Positive traits- love, caring, devotion, faith
Best choice of oil for your massage: sesame oil /mustard on the body (on some occasions) to warm and break down congestion of fluids and mucosa.
We are a combination of all 3. One usually more dominant than the others which will determine our unique type. You can be dual doshic or even balanced in all three, Tri-doshic. The predominant dosha tends toward excess and must be maintained through diet, exercise and meditation. If we care for our Prakruti we achieve vibrancy and vitality in life.
In Ayurveda we use oils and massage, Yoga postures, Pranayama ( breath techniques), Diet and other herbs to balance your Dosha.
Doshas – these are biological forces of the body, they shape how we look, think, feel. They combine the elements of fire, earth, water air and ether.
Vatta – Air and Ether
Pitta – Fire and Water
Kapha - Earth and Water
Each has characteristics, which manifest as qualities of body and mind. Each person’s individual blend is his or her Prakruti. This is constant throughout life, however the state of the doshas can change. We need to monitor balance to remain well.
VATA –mind
Air and Ether
Thin light bone build
Controls movement of body and mind
Relates to circulation, respiration and muscular movement
Governs digestion of food
The seed of Vata is the COLON
Creates dryness in the body when too high and sluggishness when too low
Exists in the body as the air that is contained in empty spaces of the body, hollow organs, joints and bone cavities. Cold hands and feet. Dry skin. Anxiety. Insomnia.
Positive traits – creativity, enthusiasm, speed, agility, responsiveness
Best choice of oil for your massage: Sesame oil both grounding and heavy
PITTA-body
Fire and water
Medium athletic build
Governs all metabolic process in the body
The seed of Pitta is the STOMACH
Governs digestion and transformation of thoughts and emotions
Controls all heat of the body
Excess pitta cause inflammation, burning and heat related disorders; low pitta causes the slowing down of all metabolic functions
Exists in the body as the oily acidic secretions
Positive traits- intelligence, courage, vitality
Best choice of oil for your massage: coconut oil – to pacify and cool.
Kapha- secretions
Earth and water
Heavy, powerful build
Governs stability of body and mind
The seed of Kapha is the CHEST
Provides lubrication for the body
Controls flexibility and growth
Maintains moisture and fluid retention
Kapha indicates mucous or phlegm and is what makes things stick together.
Excess kapha creates congestion on all levels.
Kapha as water is held in the skin and mucous linings, lymph and fat tissues
Positive traits- love, caring, devotion, faith
Best choice of oil for your massage: sesame oil /mustard on the body (on some occasions) to warm and break down congestion of fluids and mucosa.
We are a combination of all 3. One usually more dominant than the others which will determine our unique type. You can be dual doshic or even balanced in all three, Tri-doshic. The predominant dosha tends toward excess and must be maintained through diet, exercise and meditation. If we care for our Prakruti we achieve vibrancy and vitality in life.
In Ayurveda we use oils and massage, Yoga postures, Pranayama ( breath techniques), Diet and other herbs to balance your Dosha.