In this Clinic, we go over the Doshas and the Koshas and how they align with one another. Focus points are:

1. Koshas: What are they and how do they impact us

2. Doshas: What are they, and how they are part of our DNA. We put them into practice by a sweet short flow that integrates all the levels of the Koshas and highlights the doshas activated or pacified.

Each of us has a combination of these three doshas in our bodies at any given time. There is a combination of doshas we are born with, called our constitution, Ayurvedic body type, or Prakriti in Sanskrit. We also have a state of imbalance (vikriti) which represents the doshas that are elevated within our body at a given time. If the doshas accumulate beyond healthy limits (those determined by one’s constitution), they can wreak havoc on our health.

Vata Dosha

Comprises the primary bodily functions of transportation (of food throughout the digestive tract, nutrients throughout the cells, and subtle proteins and minerals), movement (of thoughts, body parts, blood throughout the body, and signals from the nervous system), and communication (between organs, cells, and all bodily systems) (Salah, 2020). Vata Dosha is represented by the elements of Air and Space.

In a balanced state, Vata dosha expresses itself as balanced movement, inhalation, expiration, enthusiasm, balanced development of the Dhatus, and balanced release of waste products, or Malas. The main place we see the functioning of the Vata Dosha is in the Srotas, or channels of the body, such as veins, arteries, and the digestive tract.

Vata Dosha exhibits the qualities of dry, light, dry cold, rough, quick-moving, and subtle. Vata-type constitutions are typical of a lighter and thinner build, with high creativity and quick thinking, a tendency to worry, and an aversion to cold weather

Pitta Dosha

Comprises the primary bodily functions of metabolism and digestion – also called the Agnis, as well as the transformation of whatever we take in from any experience, such as food, company with people, or education, into bliss (Salah, 2020). Pitta Dosha is represented by the elements of Fire and Water.

In a balanced state, Pitta expresses itself in the form of good vision and digestion, normal temperature, hunger and thirst, bodily softness, luster, happiness, and intelligence.

Pitta Dosha exhibits the qualities of slightly oily, light, hot, sharp, flowing, liquid, and pungent. Those of Pitta-type constitutions tend to have medium builds, a reddish complexion, sharp language, hunger and digestion, a tendency towards irritability and temper, and a sharp intellect and character.

Kapha Dosha

Comprises the primary functions of the structural integrity, cohesion, and lubrication of all tissues, (Dhatus) in the body, and exhibits the qualities of oily, heavy, wet cold, slow, stable, sticky, dull, and sweet (Salah, 2020). Kapha Dosha is represented by the elements of Water and Earth.

Kapha expresses itself in a balanced state through unctuousness, cohesion, heaviness, virility, strength, forbearance, patience, and the absence of greed.

Individuals of Kapha-type constitutions tend to be of solid, heavy builds with oily, smooth skin, thicker, darker, and longer hair, and slow or mild digestion and appetite. They also tend to exhibit great strength and endurance, as well as tranquil and patient personalities.

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