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The doshas, the compass of Ayurveda

Understand the three doshas of Ayurveda — Vata, Pitta and Kapha —, discover your constitution and rebalance your energy day to day.

  1. What Is a Dosha? Vata, Pitta and Kapha Explained SimplyDosha, clearly defined: the three energies of Ayurveda — Vata, Pitta, Kapha — and their roots in the 5 elements. Find out which one dominates in you.4 min
  2. Vata Dosha: Profile, Imbalances and How to Calm ItVata dosha: a complete portrait of the dosha of movement — signs of excess (anxiety, insomnia, bloating) and concrete ways to calm it in daily life.4 min
  3. Pitta Dosha: Profile, Imbalances and How to Cool It DownPitta dosha: portrait of the fire dosha — powerful digestion, signs of excess (acidity, irritability, inflammation) and concrete ways to cool it down.4 min
  4. Kapha Dosha: Profile, Imbalances and How to Energize ItKapha dosha: portrait of the dosha of structure — endurance, stability, signs of excess (heaviness, lethargy, mucus) and concrete ways to energize it.4 min
  5. Dosha Test: Discover Your Ayurvedic Constitution (Guided Self-Assessment)Free 20-question dosha test: discover your Ayurvedic constitution (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), how to score your answers and how to interpret the result.5 min
  6. Prakriti and Vikriti: Your Birth Constitution vs Your Current ImbalancePrakriti vs vikriti: what is the difference? Birth constitution vs current imbalance — the distinction that changes your whole practice of Ayurveda.4 min
  7. Vata-Pitta Constitution: Living With Two Dominant DoshasVata-Pitta: the quick, creative, intense profile. How to recognize this dual constitution and decide, season by season, between air and fire.4 min
  8. Pitta-Kapha Constitution: Strength and Stability, a Practical GuidePitta-Kapha: Ayurveda's sturdiest constitution. How to keep that strength without building up heat or heaviness — diet, exercise, seasons.4 min
  9. Vata-Kapha Constitution: Reconciling Wind and EarthVata-Kapha: understanding this paradoxical dual constitution united by cold. Diet, daily routines and seasons — the playbook to bring it into balance.4 min
  10. Dosha Imbalance: How to Recognize and Correct ItHow to balance your doshas: spot the signs of excess Vata, Pitta or Kapha, apply the principle of opposites, and judge the results within 3 weeks.4 min
  11. Which Exercise Suits Your Dosha? Working Out the Ayurvedic WayAyurveda and exercise: which workout suits your dosha? Vata, Pitta and Kapha need different intensity, timing and recovery — here is the guide.4 min
  12. Doshas and Emotions: Fear, Anger and Attachment DecodedAyurveda and emotions: why Vata leans toward fear, Pitta toward anger, and Kapha toward attachment — plus concrete practices for each temperament.4 min
  13. Doshas Through the Seasons: Why You Change With the WeatherDoshas and seasons: why autumn stirs up Vata, summer heats Pitta and spring weighs down Kapha — and how to adapt your routines and meals all year round.4 min
  14. Pitta in Summer: Why This Season Puts You to the TestPitta in summer: why heat worsens irritability, acidity and skin flare-ups, and the concrete diet, routine and herb protocol to cool the season down.3 min
  15. Your Child's Dosha: Recognizing and Supporting Their ConstitutionHow to observe a child's dosha without over-diagnosing, and adjust diet, rhythm and activities to their temperament — carefully and safely.3 min
  16. Vata in Summer: Why This Season Can Throw You Off Balance TooSummer isn't just Pitta season: dry heat, disrupted routines and a packed social calendar can stir up Vata too. Signs and practical adjustments.3 min
  17. Vata and Travel: Why Trips and Jet Lag Unbalance Your DoshaWhy travel (flights, jet lag, hotels) aggravates Vata dosha, and how to prevent fatigue and restlessness before, during and after a trip.3 min
  18. What Is Your Skin's Dosha? Recognizing Vata, Pitta and Kapha SkinDry, sensitive or oily skin: how to recognize your skin's dosha in Ayurveda, so you can choose routines and products that actually suit it.2 min
  19. Kapha in Summer: Why This Season Lightens You (and What Can Go Wrong)Unlike Vata and Pitta, summer tends to suit the Kapha dosha. But humid heat and cold, sweet treats can still unbalance it: signs and adjustments.3 min
  20. What Is Your Hair's Dosha? Recognizing Vata, Pitta and Kapha HairDry and curly hair, fine strands prone to early thinning, or thick and oily hair: recognize your hair dosha to choose the right oiling, powders and routine.3 min