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  • Home
  • Make an Appointment
  • Behind The Bloom
    • About Us
    • Meet The Doulas
    • FAQ
  • Bloom With Us
    • Doula Services
    • Bloom Yoga
  • The Bloom Boutique
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  • Ayurveda
    • What is Ayurveda?
    • Ayurveda Self-Care
    • Understanding The Doshas
    • Doshas and The Seasons
    • Yoga & Your Dosha
    • Discover Your Dosha

Understanding The Doshas

Understanding The Doshas

Understanding The Doshas

Understanding The Doshas

Understanding The Doshas

Understanding The Doshas

Understanding the Doshas: Your Unique Blueprint for Balance

Ayurveda recognizes that each individual is a unique blend of energies, known as doshas. These doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—are derived from the five elements of nature (space, air, fire, water, and earth) and govern all aspects of our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Vata Dosha (Air & Space)

Kapha Dosha (Earth & Water)

Pitta Dosha (Fire & Water)

* Qualities: Light, dry, cold, mobile, subtle

* Physical Characteristics: Slender build, dry skin, tendency towards coldness, irregular appetite, quick movements

* Mental & Emotional Tendencies: Creative, imaginative, enthusiastic, prone to anxiety, worry, and insomnia when imbalanced

Pitta Dosha (Fire & Water)

Kapha Dosha (Earth & Water)

Pitta Dosha (Fire & Water)

* Qualities: Hot, sharp, oily, liquid, light

* Physical Characteristics: Medium build, warm skin, strong digestion, sharp appetite, tendency towards heat and inflammation

* Mental & Emotional Tendencies: Intelligent, focused, ambitious, prone to anger, irritability, and perfectionism when imbalanced

Kapha Dosha (Earth & Water)

Kapha Dosha (Earth & Water)

Kapha Dosha (Earth & Water)

* Qualities: Heavy, slow, cool, oily, smooth

* Physical Characteristics: Strong build, oily skin, good stamina, slow digestion, tendency towards weight gain and congestion

* Mental & Emotional Tendencies: Calm, grounded, loving, prone to lethargy, attachment, and depression when imbalanced

Your Unique Dosha

Most people have a combination of two doshas, with one often being more dominant. Understanding your dosha provides insights into your natural tendencies, strengths, and potential imbalances. By living in harmony with your dosha, you can support optimal health, vitality, and well-being.


At Full Bloom Birthing & Wellness, we offer Ayurvedic consultations to help you identify your dosha and provide personalized recommendations for diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies to support your journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Embrace the wisdom of Ayurveda and discover your unique path to balance and harmony.

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