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There’s a moment, usually the first time someone hears the word Ayurveda, when something inside us lights up. A tiny fire of recognition. Because Ayurveda isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you already are.
Ayurveda translates to “The Science of Life.” It teaches that we are each born with a unique formula of energies, a blueprint of how we interact with the world, body + mind + spirit.
Those energies are called doshas:
Vata the energy of movement and possibility
Pitta the energy of transformation and fire
Kapha the energy of structure, nourishment, and stability
They’re not personality labels. They’re not boxes. They are your superpowers.
Elements: Air + Ether
Vata is the whisper of inspiration. It is movement, it is the breath entering your lungs, ideas arriving at midnight, the spark of imagination.
You lead with imagination and intuition. You see possibility where others see obstacles.
Superpower: Innovation & Vision.
According to Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine, Vata governs all movement: nerve impulses, circulation, peristalsis, even how our thoughts travel.
When Vata is balanced, you are:
When Vata Is out of balance:
When Vata loses its anchor, everything speeds up. Thoughts scatter, sleep becomes light and irregular, digestion gets dry and constipated, and the nervous system stays on high alert. Vata imbalance manifests as dryness, restlessness, low digestion, spaciness, nervousness, and difficulty staying grounded.
It feels like living from the neck up, lots of ideas, not enough nourishment or follow-through. Too much movement, too many tabs open (on your computer and your mind), not enough stillness.
This dosha thrives when it is held. Warmth, rhythm, and nourishment let Vata exhale. When meals are regular, routines are predictable and the body is grounded with warmth, oils, and rest, Vata can return to its natural gifts of creativity, joy and inspiration. When Vata feels safe, ideas become art, visions become reality and possibility becomes a path.
Elements: Fire + Water
Pitta is the one who turns vision into form. Where Vata dreams, Pitta does. In the body, Pitta governs digestion and transformation; food into fuel, information into knowledge, inspiration into action.
Superpower: Drive & Clarity.
When Pitta is balanced, you are:
You don’t just have ideas, you know how to make them real.
When Pitta Is out of balance:
When Pitta overheats, intensity turns into irritation, toward others and toward the self. Excess Pitta shows up as anger, impatience, inflammation, skin reactions, irritability, and digestive fire that burns too hot.
Physically, this may look like acid reflux, loose stools, or feeling overheated; emotionally, it’s the inner critic turning the volume all the way up. Life becomes a competition, rest feels inefficient, and joy gets replaced with pressure.
This dosha thrives when it is cooled and softened. Think hydration, ease, and play. Pitta blossoms with spaciousness, when there is room to breathe between the doing and the striving. Cooling foods, time in nature, laughter and creative outlets restore Pitta’s natural brilliance. When balanced, Pitta leads with clarity and courage, transforming ideas into action without burning themselves out.
Elements: Earth + Water
Kapha is the container that holds it all. It is structure, steadiness, devotion, presence. Where Vata moves and Pitta transforms, Kapha sustains. Kapha governs growth, tissues, immunity, lubrication, and the ability to stay rooted.
Superpower: Stability & Devotion.
When Kapha is balanced, you are:
People feel safe around Kapha energy.
When Kapha Is out of balance:
When Kapha tips into excess, everything slows down; digestion, motivation, emotional movement. Imbalance in Kapha manifests as heaviness, lethargy, mucous accumulation, stagnation, and resistance to change, both physically and mentally.
Kapha may feel stuck or overwhelmed by inertia. Emotionally, this can appear as attachment, holding on, or difficulty letting go.
This dosha thrives when there is movement and stimulation. Warmth, action, and variety awaken Kapha’s inner fire. Dynamic environments, invigorating herbs and foods, lighter meals, and engaging routines help Kapha return to its natural strength and devotion. When supported, Kapha becomes the steady, nurturing force that holds space for growth, a deep well of compassion and resilience.
When we understand our primary dosha, we stop fighting our nature. We stop trying to be “more disciplined” when we’re actually designed to be fluid. We stop forcing ourselves into stillness when our gift is momentum. We stop feeling guilty for wanting more (hello, Pitta) or for needing rest (dear Kapha).
We made a short quiz to help you discover your Ayurvedic constitution, your energetic blueprint.
If you’re feeling that pull, the curiosity, then yes, this is your invitation to explore Ayurveda on a deeper level.
The Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine Course takes you into the heart of the practice:
Ayurveda isn’t something you learn once and memorize. It’s something you live.
Enrollment is always open, and we occasionally offer flash sales. If you’re reading this during one, now is a wonderful time to join.
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