Vata governs all movement
in the mind and body. It controls blood flow, elimination of
wastes, breathing and the movement of thoughts across the
mind. Since Pitta and Kapha cannot move without it, Vata
is considered the leader of the three Ayurvedic Principles in
the body. It's very important to keep Vata in good
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Vata Governs
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Prana Vata
The
senses, creative thinking, reasoning, enthusiasm, leader of
all 15 categories of Vata, Pitta and Kapha
Udana
Vata
Quality of voice, memory, movements of thought
Samana Vata
Movement of food through
digestive tract
Apana Vata
Elimination
of wastes, sexual function, menstrual cycle
Vyana
Vata
Blood flow, heart rhythm, perspiration, sense of
touch
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Vata out of Balance
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Prana Vata
Worries, overactive mind, sleep problems, difficulty breathing
Udana Vata
Dry coughs, sore throats,
earaches, general fatigue
Samana Vata
Slow or rapid digestion, gas, intestinal cramps, poor
assimilation, weak tissues
Apana Vata
Intestinal
cramps, menstrual problems, lower back pain, irregularity,
diarrhea, constipation, gas
Vyana Vata
Dry or rough skin, nervousness, shakiness, poor blood flow,
stress-related problems
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Do you need to balance Vata? |
Vata dosha governs flow and
motion in the body. Answer these questions to see if you need
to balance Vata.
- Is your skin dry, rough, thin?
- Are you underweight?
- Is your mind constantly in a whirl?
- Do you worry incessantly?
- Are you constantly restless or agitated?
- Do you experience constipation?
- Do you suffer from insomnia?
- Do you suffer from vaginal dryness?
- Do you have spells of forgetfulness?
- Do you experience discomfort in the joints?
- Are you easily fatigued?
If you answered yes to most of
these questions, you need to balance Vata. |
Here are some tips for balancing Vata: |
- All Vata products: drink Vata Tea and season meals with
Vata Churna, diffuse calming Vata aroma oil in the
environment
- Abhyanga (daily ayurvedic massage with sesame oil)
- Warm temperatures
- Warm, cooked foods (less raw foods)
- Early bedtime, lots of rest
- Favor warm, oily, heavy foods and sweet, sour, and salty
tastes
- Reduce light, dry, cold foods and pungent, bitter and
astringent tastes
- Regular daily routine
- Avoid stimulants
- Regular, daily elimination
- Stay warm in cold, windy weather
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Vata-Pacifying Diet: |
- Eat larger quantities of food, but not more than you can
digest easily.
- Dairy. All dairy products pacify Vata. Always boil milk
before you drink it, and drink it warm. Don't drink milk
with a full meal.
- Sweeteners. All sweeteners are good (in moderation) for
pacifying Vata.
- Grains. Rice and wheat are very good. Reduce intake of
barley, corn, millet, buckwheat, rye and oats.
- Fruits. Favor sweet, sour, or heavy fruits, such as
oranges, bananas, avocados, grapes, cherries, peaches,
melons, berries, plums, pineapples, mangos and papayas.
Reduce dry or light fruits such as apples, pears,
pomegranates, cranberries, and dried fruits.
- Vegetables. Beets, cucumbers, carrots, asparagus and
sweet potatoes are good. They should be cooked, not raw. The
following vegetables are acceptable in moderate quantities
if they are cooked, especially with Ghee or oil and Vata
reducing spices: peas, green leafy vegetables, broccoli,
cauliflower, celery, zucchini and potatoes. It's better to
avoid sprouts and cabbage.
- Spices. Cardamom, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cloves,
mustard seed and small quantities of black pepper are
acceptable.
- All nuts are good.
- Beans. Reduce all beans, except for tofu and mung dahl.
- Oils. All oils reduce Vata.
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