Help your Dosha!

 Last time I posted, I talked about Doshas - and I thought I would follow up with a little more information about them.  The "Science" of Ayurveda follows a system that helps to maintain your health by using certain principles of nature to bring you into symmetry with your true self.  In order for Ayurveda to work, you'll need to know your "Dosha".  We all have some elements of each Dosha in our system, but tend to be more dominant with one Dosha.

KAPHA - comprised mainly of water and earth elements.  Tend to have a heavier frame, think and move more leisurely, and are stable.  When balanced, this Dosha creates sweetness, calmness, and loyalty.  When imbalanced, this Dosha causes weight gain, congestion, and resistance to change.  Let's keep this Dosha balanced with candles and oils containing notes of Rosemary, Frankincense, and Peppermint!


PITTA - comprised mainly of fire and water elements.  Tend to be muscular, smart, and determined.  When balanced, this Dosha creates warm, intelligent, good leaders.  When imbalanced, this Dosha causes us to be critical, irritable, and aggressive.  Let's keep this Dosha balanced with candles and oils containing notes of Lemon, Lavender, and Ylang-ylang.

VATA - comprised mainly of ether and air elements.  Tend to be thin, light, and quick in thoughts and actions.  When balanced, this Dosha brings creativity and enthusiasm.  When imbalanced, you may experience anxiety, insomnia, or irregular digestion.  Let's keep this Dosha balanced with Patchouli, Vetiver, and Basil.


Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape - Author unknown