Vata Dosha 

Vata constitutions are prone to Vata imbalance which can manifest as worry, stress, anxiety, invariable digestion, sleep disturbances, constipation, fluctuating emotions, and dry skin.

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Vata when in harmony manifests as highly creative, sociable, light-hearted, flexible, go-with-the-flow attitude, open-minded, active, and lively. Vata's are great conversationalists and enjoy novel experience. 

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Vata is a combination of air + ether elements. The primary function of vata is movement.  

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Factors that aggravate vata: travel, eating on the go, watching violent or disturbing shows, too many raw veggies (fruits are okay),  processed foods, emotional eating.

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To balance vata follow these general guidelines:

• Eat regular meals

• Favor sweet fruits, 

• Choose warm, unctuous, hydrating, nourishing soupy foods like stews and kitchedri

• Use healthy fats like ghee 

• Avoid raw, cold foods

• Practice daily abhyanga (self-massage) with sesame oil and essential oils like Frankincense.

• Engage in regular ritual and rhythm

• Practice meditation and breathing

• Find community

• Slow down thinking

• Choose exercises that are grounding and muscle building like walking, yin yoga, swimming, hiking,  and lifting weights. Avoid overly strenuous activities like running marathons or HIIT training.