Vata is the Dosha body-type derived from the bhoutic composition of Air and Space(Ether). You do not have to be a Vata body-type to have an Air and Space issue as these elements are vital factors within in all living beings.
- You can be a Vata dosha, with a Vata vikriti (disorder).
- You can be Pitta or Kapha, or multi dosha with a Vata Vikriti.
- In both cases a balance plan and support from a counselor can support you.
The elements of air, space as Vata sub-dosha is related organic prana or chi. Vata is the subtle energy associated with movement — composed of Space and Air. It governs breathing, blinking, muscle and tissue movement, pulsation of the heart, and all movements in the cytoplasm and cell membranes. In balance, vata promotes creativity and flexibility. Vata sub-dosha begins with the in-breath and ends with being able to remove toxins and elimination from the body. Vata is also vital to the kosas the auric sheaths that support and protect immunity. Out of balance, vata produces fear and anxiety.
A Partial List of Air & or Ether (Space) Imbalances:
SYMPTOMS OF DIGESTIVE IMBALANCE, OR LOW AGNI: Irregular or erratic digestion capability fast, slow, changeable. Abdominal distention, bloating, gas, wind. Loss of appetite, Loss of feeling hungry before eating, frequent headaches, excessive dryness, cold wet damp feelings, anxiety, weight gain problems. Irregular bowls, constipation. sluggishness, brownish posterior tongue coating.
RAJASTIC STATE: Nervous, agitated, addictive, addictive personality, fearful, anxious, grief, depression, confusion, worrisome, restless. Cannot sit still, Inclined toward fear, anxiety, depression, spacey and un-grounded. Will become shy and introverted, lack confidence and boldness, emotionally delicate and thin skinned, When Imbalanced: Earns easily, and spends impulsively, tends to procrastinate, becomes disorganized, can demonstrate poor planning. MIND: Erratic mind, quick to judge or make decisions. impatience, interrupt or zones out in a conversation, grasps things easily, quickly but soon forgets, agitated, nervous,
TAMASIC STATE: Depressive, addictive, psychotic, suicidal(with Tamasic Vikriti a licensed medical specialist is a valued ally and important for recovery)
COMMON VATA DISORDERS: Auto immune disorders, anxiety, arthritis, high or low blood pressure, cracking or popping of joints, bone issues, bone marrow issues such as osteo, bladder/urinary disorders, muscle stiffness agitated motion, cold feeling, headaches, dry scaly skin, skin discoloration, Insomnia, dehydration, pain of various types, numbness, constipation, mental or physical weakness, distention, retention of wastes, spasms, dizziness, ringing in the ears, gas and bloating, loss of speech or too much speech, premature aging, improper nutrient assimilation, chronic fatigue, heart disease, low energy, depleted life force, lower back pain, intolerance of coldness and dryness, food allergies (especially wheat and dairy), reaction to legumes.