I am a yoga-loving American woman, having practiced for over a decade, but still don't know much about Ayurveda. If you're like me, Ayurveda curious, then enjoy this new podcast with my old friend, Jeevani Eigen.
Jeevani will give us some context, taking the elements and how they influence Ayurvedic theory. Then we'll dive into one theory within Ayurveda, the tri-doshic theory.
The three doshas are: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. When there are imbalances in these subtle energies, it can signal a pre-curser to disease.
Here are some qualities of each dosha, and Jeevani explains you can have a blend of types:
Vata
Air and ether
Fall
Tall and slim body type
Skin and hair may be dry
Dark, small, darting eyes
Creative, enthusiastic
Like to travel and move
May struggle with boundaries and focus
Can get overwhelmed, or crash and burn
Most active 2-6 AM or PM
Pitta
Fire and water
Summer
Medium build
Straight, fair hair, or bald
Sharp, bright eyes, and sensitive to light
Intelligent, clear thinking learners
Likes to be the leader
Most active 10-2 AM or PM
Kapha
Earth, water
Winter, Spring
Big boned
Pure, pale skin
Thick, curly hair
Big, beautiful eyes
Loving, grounded, stable
High endurance
Nourishing homebodies
Struggle with deadlines
Most active 6-10 AM or PM
Here are some resources Jeevani mentioned:
Jeevani's site for email/ phone
Look for Ayurvedic books by Dr. Vasant Lad, David Frawley, Dr. Robert Svoboda
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