Dosha Theory
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Seat of the Doshas |
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Taste and the Five Elements |
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Six Tastes and their Effect on the Doshas |
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Prana, Ojas, Tejas (The Three Vital Essences) |
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Agni & Ama |
SEAT OF THE DOSHAS
Besides being located in each and every cell, each dosha has a primary location known as its “seat”. The seat of Vata is the colon, the seat of Pitta is the small intestine and the seat of Kapha is the chest. If a dosha is starting to go out of balance, the first symptom will often occur at its seat.
Keeping one’s doshas in balance is necessary for total health. The doshas are balanced when they are in a dynamic equilibrium. When your doshas are in balance your health is good. When the doshas are out of balance, dis-ease may result. On the physical level, an increase in Vata may cause dryness or gas, an increase in Pitta may cause inflammation and hyperacidity and an increase in Kapha may cause weight gain, congestion or edema. On the psychological level, an increase in Vata may cause fear and anxiety, an increase in Pitta may cause hostility and anger and an increase in Kapha may cause sadness, lethargy and depression.