There are eight basic types of gulma

Types: There are eight basic types of gulma. One related to each dosha, one from each combination, a tridoshic type and one type due to disorders of the artava. Read more

Pitta Properties

• Sasneha (slight oiliness),
• teekshna (penetrating deep),
• ushna (hot),
• laghu (light in weight),
• visra (bad smell),
• sara (free flowing) and
• drava (liquidity) are the properties of Pitta. Read more

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

Knowledge of the doshas and their functioning give us the understanding

Knowledge of the doshas and their functioning give us the understanding of the intelligence that commands the dhatus (body tissues) and malas (waste products) and gives the body its vast functional capability. Read more

Generally, when a particular Humour is deficient it will appear as an excess of another.

Generally, when a particular Humour is deficient it will appear as an excess of another. In the case of deficient Air it will probably appear as excess Water. For this we would use more foods and medicines that are bitter, spicy, drying and light in nature and less sleep (which is pro-Water). Excess Air will generally exhibit a more wiry, emaciated appearance and hyper nervous sensitivity with aggravation by cold and wind. For such a condition we need more grounding foods and drinks that have sweet, salty and sour flavors and is more deeply nourishing. Excess Air individuals should absolutely avoid raw foods, juices, fasting, eat more grains and perhaps some animal protein (dairy, if one is vegetarian) and have more rest and sleep They should also refrain from excessive aerobic activity as they will have a greater tendency to weaken and injure themselves. Physical exercise such as yoga, stretching or tai chi is particularly appropriate. In addition they should regularly apply warm sesame oil to their entire body several times each week a half to one hour or so before bathing. Developing a regulated and moderate lifestyle of sleeping, eating and sex is extremely important since irregularity or excess of any of these tend to further derange Air Humour (nervous system). Continue Reading >>

THE THREE HUMOURS OR TRIDOSHA

The most fundamental and characteristic principle of Ayurvedic healing is called "tridosha" or the Three Humours. This system offers a comprehensive method to classify human types and diseases into three categories: Air (vata), Fire (pitta) and Water (kapha). These embody the Five Elements so that Earth and Air combine to form Water (kapha) dosha, Air and Ether combine to form Air (vata) dosha and Fire is alone to form its own Fire (pitta) dosha.

• Vata
• Pitta
• Kapha

Determining the State of her Agni

Agni is very important. It is the digestive power of the body, how well it can transform food and thought and sensory input and everything else that approaches it into something pure and usable for the Being. With a good agni you can cure and prevent most things. There are four states of agni as listed in the table below, along with...you guessed it, clues which indicate her state of agni. Continue Reading >>

Healing Aromatherapy for Your Ayurvedic Type

The state of your weight, your digestion, your skin and hair are all reflections of your dosha, or Ayurvedic type. This ancie… more »