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VATA
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PITTA
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KAPHA
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| Function |
Controls Movement |
Controls Metabolism |
Controls Structure |
| Keyword: |
Changeable |
Intense |
Relaxed |
| Governs: |
Colon |
Intestines, Stomach |
Relaxed |
| Dominant Senses: |
Sound, Touch |
Sight |
Taste, Smell |
| Properties: |
Cold, Dry, Light, Rough |
Hot, Light, Sharp, Moist |
Cold, Heavy, Wet, Sticky |
| Composed of: |
Air (& Space) |
Fire (& Water) |
Water (& Earth) |
| Aggravated by (Avoid): |
– Wind
– Caffeine
– Traveling
– Irregular routine
– Irregular meals
– Cold, dry weather
– Excessive mental Work |
– Heat
– Alcohol
– Smoking
– Pressure
– Stress
– spicy or salty foods
– Excessive activity |
Cold
Damp
Oversleeping
Overeating
Heavy foods
Too little variety in life |
Diet
To keep in balance, favor: |
Tastes:
– Sweet
– Sour
– Salty
– Warm foods |
Tastes:
– Sweet
– Astringent
– Bitter
– Cold foods (not cold) |
Tastes:
– Bitter
– Pungent
– Astringent
– Warm, light foods |
| Digestion Tends to Be: |
Variable, delicate |
Strong, intense |
Slow, heavy |
| Recommended Exercise for Balance: |
Activities:
Low-impact:- Yoga
– Walking
– Dancing |
Activities:
Competitive or team sports:- Baseball
– Tennis
– Swimming |
Activities:
Stimulating, regular exercise:- Body building
– Running |
| Season: |
November – February
(Cold & Dry) |
July – October
(Hot) |
March – June
(Cold & Wet) |
| Primary Color to Balance: |
Yellow |
Blue |
Red |
| When in Balance You Are: |
– Enthusiastic
– Alert
– Flexible
– Creative
– Talkative
– Responsive |
– Loving
– Content
– Intelligent
– Articulate
– Courageous |
– Affectionate
– Steady
– Methodical
– High stamina
– Resistant to illnesses |
| When Out of Balance You Are: |
– Restless
– Fatigued
– Constipated
– Anxious
– Underweight |
– Perfectionist
– Frustrated
– Angry
– Impatient
– Irritable
– Permaturely gray or have early hair loss |
– Dull
– Prone to oily skin
– Pront to allergies
– Possessive
– Oversleeping
– Overweight |
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