Vata Functions

• The vata is the upholder of both structure and functions of the body.
• It is present in the body in five forms, viz. Prana, Udana, Samana, Vyana and Apan.
• It is responsible for upward and downward movements.
• It is controller and conductor of mind.
• It governs the enthusiasm, respiration, major activity of the body - the vocal, mental and physical regulations of natural spino-cerebral reflexes and the regulation of the dhatus. Read more