Ayurveda – Doshas – What Does It Mean?
Posted by Mary on Sep 13, 2009
Ayurveda teaches that health is maintained by the balancing of three subtle energies known as Doshas. Dosha literally means fault, blemish, defect, or morbid substance. Individually they are Vatha, Pitta and Kapha.
These three Dosha are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the human body, governing all the biological, psychological, and physiopathological funtions of the body, mind, and consciousness. Each of us is made up of a combination of the three types of doshas which also decide the constitution or “Prakruti”.
A change in the balance of the Doshas leads to disease. It is believed that keeping the Doshas in balance builds a healthy metabolic system, attains good digestion, and proper excretion – leading to vitality.
