Vata Constitution
Vata Dosha - Vata, which relates to Prana or life-energy as a whole, is the moving force that keeps everything in the body circulating and working. It's the energy that controls bodily functions associated with motion, including blood circulation, breathing, blinking, and your heartbeat. Vata moves forward in a propulsive motion, making us active and on the go. We must deal with Vata first and make sure that our lives are moving in the right direction.
Dosha In balance: There is creativity and vitality.
Dosha Out of balance: Can produce fear and anxiety.
Characteristics of Vata mind/body type:
Creative
Quick to learn and grasp new knowledge, but also quick to forget
Slender
Tall and a fast-walker
Tendency toward cold hands and feet, discomfort in cold climates
Excitable, lively, fun personality
Changeable moods
Irregular daily routine
High energy in short bursts
Tendency to tire easily and to overexert
Full of joy and enthusiasm when in balance
Responds to stress with fear, worry, and anxiety, especially when out of balance
Tendency to act on impulse
Often have racing, disjointed thoughts
Generally have dry skin and dry hair and don't perspire much
Dosha Out of Balance:
Worried
Tired, yet can't relax, Fatigue, poor stamina
Nervous, Can't concentrate
Anxious, fearful
Agitated mind
Impatient, Antsy or hyperactive
Spaced out
Self-defeating
Shy, insecure, Restless
Cannot make decisions
Weight loss, under weight
Insomnia; wake up at night and can't go back to sleep
Generalized aches, sharp pains, Arthritis, stiff and painful joints
Agitated movement
Very sensitive to cold
Nail biting
Rough, flaky skin, Chapped lips
Fainting spells
Heart palpitations
Constipation, Intestinal bloating, gas, Belching, hiccups
Dry, sore throat, Dry eyes
