Dosha: What Is It?
The doshas are the main "constitutional types" (or "prakriti" in Sanskrit: birth constitution) in Ayurveda. They govern all the physical and psychological processes of our lives. They are based on a combination of elements essential to the functioning of all things: air, water, fire, ether, earth.
Each individual is a mixture of the three profiles in unequal parts, and one of the 3 doshas sometimes takes precedence over the others. This is how "Ayurvedic imbalances" (or "vikruti" in Sanskrit) occur, where one of the 3 constitutions is temporarily exacerbated.
These change regularly and can be caused by numerous factors (particular events, life stages, season, age, diet, lifestyle habits, etc.). The mission of Ayurveda is to restore and maintain balance and health holistically and naturally.
Discover the three doshas
The 3 doshas or Ayurvedic constitutions are:
Associated with the elements of air and ether, Vata is the energy of movement, creativity, and flexibility. To learn more about the Vata dosha, please read our article.
Associated with fire and water, Pitta is the energy of transformation, passion, and vitality.
Associated with the elements of water and earth, Kapha is the energy of cohesion, stability, and strength. To learn more about the Kapha dosha, please read our article.
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Our ritual infusions have been designed to address each Ayurvedic imbalance: Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Each blend of plants and spices and their wellness rituals have been developed to bring more physical, mental, and emotional balance.
Understanding oneself
Discovering your constitution and current imbalance will enable you to understand your natural tendencies and better adjust your lifestyle, diet, and well-being practices to promote physical and mental harmony.
Knowing your dosha is interesting for several reasons. It will allow you to understand how you function, gain insight into how you manage stress, and benefit from personalized advice on lifestyle, sleep, diet, and mindset to regain energy and improve your digestion.
Once you have discovered your result, explore our personalized advice on nutrition, lifestyle, and yoga, as well as our Ritual Infusions, adapted to rebalance your energy and well-being.
Curious to know your dominant dosha? Start your journey towards inner balance and harmony now by taking our Ayurveda test. We invite you to retake the test regularly, every 3 months, to track the evolution of your state of balance or dominant dosha.
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