Sahara Rose is an author currently living in Los Angeles, California.
Unlike the one-size-fits-all approach to health in the West,Ayurvedais more focused on the individual.
What’s your dosha?
Vata
Vata is cold, dry, and ever-moving, like the fall wind.
Physically:
Vatas are cold and dry like the fall leaves.
They tend to have dry skin and hair and often feel cold.
Their appetite varies like the wind, sometimes strong and other times meek.
They love movement and exercise but can easily overwork themselves, becoming fatigued and weak.
Pitta
Pitta is fiery like the summer heat.
Pitta types are driven hard workers who thrive in a state of competition.
They’re task-oriented realists who will do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Excessive heat accumulation can cause them to become impatient and agitated, though they’re generally strong leaders.
Pitta types contain a great deal of heat that needs to be released.
They become overheated easily and cannot tolerate hot, humid days.
They perspire more than the other doshas and are naturally well muscled.
They require strenuous exercise to cool down their bodies and can become addicted to exercise.
They have more oily skin that is prone to acne.
Pitta types contain a great deal of fire and are able to digest about anything.
They often expel superfluous stomach acid, suffering from heartburn and hyperacidity.
They do best in routine, and their fire comes out when they’ve missed a meal!
Kapha
Kapha is moist, soothing, and cold like the spring.
Kapha types are patient, kind, and loyal.
They are humorous good listeners who everyone comes to when they need a rock.
However, kapha types tend to suppress theirthroat chakrasand lock in caged emotions, feeling lonely and depressed.
They’re slow to initiate change and find comfort in their routines.
Kapha types have cold hands and feet due to malcirculation.
However, unlike vata they do not have dry and rough but rather moist and soft skin.
Kapha types tend to overeat and are prone to water retention, sluggish metabolism, and weight gain.
Kapha types have a slow metabolism, often feeling sluggish after a meal.
