The Ayurvedic term dosha means “energy.” The energies, or doshas, are called Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each of the 3 doshas are comprised of the 5 elements. Vata is air and ether, Pitta is fire and water, Kapha is earth and water. Every individual his born with a unique combination of the 3 doshas, like a fingerprint. This “fingerprint” is called a person’s prakruti and it never changes. For this reason, every individual has a unique recipe for health and harmony.
Additionally, each individual has a vikruti which is the current state or present amount of the 3 doshas. A person’s vikruti changes daily, in fact it can change hourly or by the minute. It’s in a constant state of flux as a reflection of our daily lives. Vikruti is affected by what we eat, how we sleep, daily stress and exercise, etc. By assessing a person’s prakriti and vikruti we recognize the present proportion of each of the elements which determines that individual’s needs. This information lays out a path for balance, health and happiness.
To break it down, Ayurveda combines a person’s innate nature along with their current state of imbalance to prescribe what is most helpful for them to achieve balance on a daily basis. The practice of Ayurveda is ancient yet the wisdom lends itself beautifully to today’s busy world.
Learn more about your unique constitution as it relates to the dosha types during your Initial Consultation with Resolve Coaching. Your individualized coaching plan will be constructed around what we discover together!