[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.19.3" custom_padding="0|0px|0|0px|false|false"][et_pb_row custom_padding="19.875px|0px|0|0px|false|false" _builder_version="3.19.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.19.3" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_post_title date="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.19.3" title_font="||||||||" meta_font="||||||||" meta_font_size="14px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.19.3" custom_padding="0|0px|0|0px|false|false"][et_pb_row custom_padding="15px|0px|19.875px|0px|false|false" _builder_version="3.19.3"][et_pb_column type="2_3" _builder_version="3.19.3" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.19.4" inline_fonts="Raleway"]<h5 class="p1"><span class="s1">What is Vata Dosha? Who is Vata Dosha? What are the qualities and functions of Vata Dosha? We will answer all these questions in this article.</span></h5>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Have you ever felt you don’t belong? You feel that you do not fit and you just want to go away and do your own thing? Do you hate being told what to do and have this constant feeling of wanting to fly away?</span></p>
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src="https://www.kahlmah.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Vata-Dosha.jpg" align="center" _builder_version="3.19.4" max_width="65%"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.19.4"]<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Well, maybe you are just as <strong>Vata</strong> as I am. Yes, a big part of me is <em>Vata</em>. Before I knew about <a href="https://www.kahlmah.com/what-is-ayurveda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ayurveda’s</a> <a href="https://www.kahlmah.com/the-tri-dosha-concept-vata-pitta-and-kapha/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tri-Dosha Concept</a> of <strong>Vata</strong>, <strong>Pitta</strong>, and <strong>Kapha</strong>, I was just being me. The girl who likes to laugh a lot dislikes being fat, never scared of jumping heights and has some decent degree of creativity.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">When I knew about <a href="https://www.kahlmah.com/the-tri-dosha-concept-vata-pitta-and-kapha/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Doshas</strong></a>, that is when I <em>made more sense of myself</em>. I understood myself better and it also brought awareness to how my body and mind operate as being me.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If you want to find out how much of a <strong>Vata</strong> you are, let us learn <em>Vata Dosha</em> a little deeper.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"></span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.19.4"]<h1 class="p1"><span class="s1">What is Vata Dosha?</span></h1>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">According to <a href="https://www.kahlmah.com/what-is-ayurveda/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ayurveda</a>, the body is sustained by three main <strong>fundamental elements</strong>. Which are <em>Dosha</em>, <em>tissues</em> (<g class="gr_ gr_49 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="49" data-gr-id="49">dhatu</g>), and <em>waste products</em> (<g class="gr_ gr_50 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling" id="50" data-gr-id="50">malas</g><g class="gr_ gr_51 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation multiReplace" id="51" data-gr-id="51">).</g></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Dosha</strong> is a Sanskrit word that means “<em>subtle elements</em>” or it can also mean “<em>subtle energy</em>”. There are three doshas namely, <strong>Vata</strong>, <strong>Pitta</strong>, and <strong>Kapha</strong>. All of the doshas have certain <strong>qualities</strong> that correspond to their elemental makeup.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">And the <strong>quantity</strong> of each <em>dosha</em> varies inside the body. The <strong>dominant dosha</strong> determines your <strong>identity</strong>. All three have specific functions but they collectively <strong>sustain</strong> and <strong>maintain life process.</strong> </span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Vata dosha</strong> is made up of the elements<strong> Ether</strong> and <strong>Air</strong>. <em>Ether</em> is a concept of space where the<em> air</em> is that gaseous substance that can move in, out and around space. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Among the two elements of <em>Vata</em>, <strong>air</strong> is the most dominant because of its <em>ability to move</em>. Thus, <strong>Vata dosha</strong> is also referred to as <em>Vayu</em> (Sanskrit word that literally means “air”).</span></p>
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<h1 class="p1"><span class="s1">Qualities of Vata Dosha</span></h1>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Air</strong> is the energy source of <em>Vata Dosha</em>. If we look at the qualities of air, we could describe it as, <strong>light</strong> or <strong>rough</strong>, <strong>mobile</strong> or<strong> calm</strong> and maybe<strong> clear</strong>. It can also be <strong>dry</strong> and <strong>cold.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">And these <em>subtle qualities</em> of <strong>energy</strong> are very obvious in a person with <strong>Vata dominant dosha.</strong> These qualities can manifest in all aspect of a <em>Vata</em> person.</span></p>
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<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">General Appearance</span></h2>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Vata</strong> people are generally <em>light</em> and <em>tall</em>. They have a <strong>thin</strong> body and thin hair. Their<strong> legs</strong> are long and skinny. They also have distinct <strong>facial features</strong>, the shape of their face is somewhat elongated with a pointed <strong>sharp chin</strong> and <strong>pointed nose</strong>. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I remember when I was in grade school my auntie used to tell me I was too skinny that the wind might just blow me away.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A body dominated by <strong>Vata dosha</strong> is almost designed to fly.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The skin of a <strong>Vata</strong> dominated person is <em>mostly dry</em>. Its dryness adds to being light. This is one of the annoying bit of being a<em> Vata</em> the dry skin that most of the time cause you itchiness here and there. And not only that, because it is dry, it can wrinkle prematurely.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The <strong>bodily processes</strong> of a<em> Vata</em> person also have some distinct qualities<strong> unique</strong> to a Vata.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The <strong>appetite</strong> of a <em>Vata</em> person is <strong>irregular</strong>. Their <em>metabolism</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"></span> is <strong>quick</strong>, it’s even too quick that the body is not able to absorb it properly. And most of it goes straight to waste.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Because of <strong>Vata’s </strong>dryness, they are <strong>constipated</strong> most times. For women, the<strong> menstrual period</strong> is irregular.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">When it comes to </span><strong>sexual drive</strong> <em>Vatas</em> have a <strong>frequent</strong> drive but they have a <strong>quick orgasm</strong>.</p>
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<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Psychological Aspect</span></h2>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Vata dosha</strong> is the most<strong> imaginative beings</strong>. They have a <strong>photographic memory</strong>. And are <strong>very creative</strong>. They are not the most intelligent but they are able to visualize their ideas in their head vividly. When they are calm and clear they are capable of <strong>creating beauty.</strong></span></p>
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<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Emotional Aspect</span></h2>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">However, <strong>Vata</strong> people are <strong>highly emotional.</strong> It doesn’t take so much for them to cry over something even just silly cheesy things.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Vata</strong> people like to <strong>express</strong> themselves through their own art and sometimes this could mean <strong>out of the ordinary</strong> or what the norm is. And when a <strong>Vata</strong> person is surrounded with a<em> Pitta</em> dominated crowd they often feel<strong> insecure</strong> about their own identity.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">They are the ones that get <strong>anxious easily</strong> and <strong>panics</strong>. But the irony of being a <strong>Vata</strong> is that they may appear <strong>weak emotionally</strong> but deeply they are the <strong>most carefree</strong>.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">They may get anxious and panics but this is very superficial because deeply they don’t hold it in. This is why <em>Vatas</em> are <strong>never really stressed</strong>. They may look it but Nah…not really.</span></p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.19.4"]<h1 class="p1"><span class="s1"></span></h1>
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<h1 class="p1"><span class="s1">Functions of Vata Dosha</span></h1>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">All the <em>doshas</em> have a role to play in our body. They all have functions to sustain and maintain a<strong> living organism.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">For a <strong>Vata</strong> it controls <strong>movement</strong>. It keeps things moving. The <strong>movement of oxygen</strong> in and out of the body. The <strong>circulation of blood</strong>. It is responsible for the <strong>movement of digestion</strong> from the mouth and out from the anus. The communication between a <em>thought process</em> to an <strong>action.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Without <em>Vata</em>, the other two doshas <strong>cannot function.</strong></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">So, if you would ask me <strong>Who is Vata Dosha?</strong></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Vata Dosha</strong> is that skinny friend of yours who is <strong>very unpredictable</strong>. She who cries when she sees a cute kitten who also happens to <strong>fart a lot</strong>. He who can wear a colorful rainbow with<strong> confidence.</strong> That colleague <em>who makes everything look urgent</em> but nothing is really done until that last minute. She who crossed continents <strong>traveling</strong> with a <strong>single backpack</strong>. He who <strong>cycled 80 miles</strong> (128.748 km) there and back in <em>one day!</em></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">But above all that, <strong>Vata dosha</strong> is that one who constantly makes <strong>life interesting!</strong></span></p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="3.19.3" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_sidebar orientation="right" _builder_version="3.19.3" header_font="|||||on|||" header_text_align="center" body_font="||||||||" body_text_align="center" body_font_size="14px" text_orientation="center"][/et_pb_sidebar][et_pb_sidebar orientation="right" area="et_pb_widget_area_4" _builder_version="3.19.3" header_font="|||||on|||" body_font="||||||||" body_text_color="#0c71c3" body_font_size="15px" text_orientation="left"][/et_pb_sidebar][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding="59px|0px|19.875px|0px|false|false" _builder_version="3.19.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.19.3" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.19.3"]<p style="text-align: center;">[social_warfare]</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding="39px|0px|0|0px|false|false" _builder_version="3.19.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.19.3" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_testimonial author="Rea Mutya" job_title="                              Author" company_name="Kahlmah" portrait_url="https://www.kahlmah.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Untitled-12.png" _builder_version="3.19.3" body_font="||||||||" body_text_align="center" body_font_size="16px" text_orientation="center"]<p>Hello there! Thank you for visiting and taking time reading this article. If you like this article share it and leave us your thoughts in the comments below. You can also follow us on social media. Til next reading... <img src="https://www.kahlmah.com/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/builder/frontend-builder/assets/vendors/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-smile.gif" alt="smile" /></p>[/et_pb_testimonial][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding="54px|0px|0|0px|false|false" _builder_version="3.19.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.19.3" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.19.3"]<p style="text-align: center;">Follow us on...</p>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version="3.19.3" text_orientation="center"][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network="facebook" url="https://www.facebook.com/Kahlmah/" _builder_version="3.19.3" background_color="#3b5998" follow_button="off" url_new_window="on"]facebook[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network="pinterest" url="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/0kahlmah/" _builder_version="3.19.3" background_color="#cb2027" follow_button="off" url_new_window="on"]pinterest[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network="instagram" _builder_version="3.19.3" background_color="#ea2c59" follow_button="off" url_new_window="on"]instagram[/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][/et_pb_social_media_follow][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]