VATA

 

VATA

PITTA

KAPHA

Function:

Controls Movement

Controls Metabolism

Controls   Structure

Key Word:

Changeable

Intense

Relaxed

Governs:

Colon

Intestines, Stomach

Chest

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

  • Excessive 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 

  • Cool 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

    Or Cooling Sports:

  • 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

  • Prematurely gray or have early hair loss

  • Dull

  • Prone to oily skin

  • Prone to allergies

  • Possessive

  • Oversleeping

  • Overweight