Ayurveda 101
Discover Your Dosha
One of the first questions people ask when they discover Ayurveda is, "What's my type?" In Ayurvedic terms, that means your dosha — the particular blend of energies that shapes your body, mind and the things that keep you in balance.
The three doshas
Ayurveda describes three functional energies. Vata (air and space) governs movement — breath, circulation and a quick, creative mind. Pitta (fire and water) governs transformation — digestion, metabolism and focus. Kapha (earth and water) governs structure — strength, stability and calm.
Everyone carries all three. What makes you you is the proportion — your natural constitution, or prakriti.
Why it matters
Knowing your tendencies helps explain why the same habit affects people so differently. A light, raw-food diet that energizes one person may leave a Vata type feeling cold and ungrounded. A fiery midday workout might suit one person and overheat another. Ayurveda simply helps you choose what suits your nature.
A gentle first step
You don't need to label yourself perfectly. Start by noticing: do you tend to run cold or warm? Light or solid? Fast-moving or steady? These small observations are the beginning of working with your nature instead of against it. A consultation can help you go deeper and build a routine that truly fits.