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Question #4017
10 days ago
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Dosha Types - #4017

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I’ve been hearing a lot about Ayurveda lately, and the idea of dosha types really caught my interest. I feel like I have so many imbalances in my body and mind, and I’m trying to figure out if understanding dosha types could help me fix them. But honestly, I don’t even know what dosha type I am. For example, I always feel cold, no matter the weather, and my digestion is pretty weak. I get bloated easily and often feel tired, especially after eating. Does that mean I’m one of the dosha types that’s related to slow metabolism? Or could it be something else? I read somewhere that dosha types can also affect your emotions. I do tend to overthink a lot and get anxious, so maybe it’s connected? I also noticed that some people seem to have traits from multiple dosha types. Is that common? Could it be why I feel confused about which category I fall into? Can you be a mix of all three dosha types, or is one usually dominant? Another thing I want to understand is how diet plays into balancing dosha types. Are there specific foods I should avoid or eat more of based on my dosha? For example, are spicy foods bad for everyone, or does it depend on the dosha type? I’ve been wanting to try yoga too, and I saw that certain poses are recommended for different dosha types. How do I figure out which exercises or breathing techniques would help me the most? Should I focus on calming practices or something more energizing? Lastly, are there any easy ways to figure out my dosha type without seeing a doctor right away? I’ve seen online quizzes, but they all give me different answers, and I don’t know how reliable they are. Do Ayurvedic doctors usually test for dosha types using symptoms, or is there some other method they use? If anyone has experience learning about their dosha types and balancing them, I’d love to hear how it worked for you. Did it make a big difference in your overall health?

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Dr Sujal Patil
Experience of 14 years in clinical and research field of Ayurveda. I am a Science based evidence based Ayurveda practitioner and incorporate accurate diet regimen and minimal medication in my practice with faster results sans no side effects.
9 days ago
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Based on your symptoms—feeling cold, weak digestion, bloating, fatigue, and anxiety—it sounds like you may have a Vata dosha imbalance. Vata is often linked to qualities like coldness, dryness, irregular digestion, and mental anxiety. However, it’s common to have a combination of doshas, so you could also have Pitta traits (e.g., overthinking or irritability) or Kapha traits (e.g., sluggishness, fatigue). Dosha Basics: Vata: Cold, dry, irregular digestion, anxiety, overthinking. Pitta: Hot, sharp digestion, irritability, strong metabolism. Kapha: Slow, steady digestion, calm, but can be sluggish and gain weight easily. Balancing Doshas: Diet: For Vata, focus on grounding, warm, moist foods like soups and stews. Avoid raw, cold foods. For Pitta, favor cooling foods like cucumbers and dairy. For Kapha, opt for light, dry, and warm foods, avoiding dairy and heavy foods. Yoga: For Vata, calming, grounding poses (like forward bends) and slow breathing techniques are beneficial. Pitta benefits from cooling poses (like wide-legged forward folds) and cooling breath (like Bhramari). Kapha might benefit from energizing, dynamic poses (like Sun Salutations). Finding Your Dosha: You can use online quizzes, but they may vary in accuracy. For a more accurate assessment, Ayurvedic practitioners use pulse diagnosis, observation, and questionnaires based on physical, emotional, and mental traits. How it helps: Understanding your dosha can significantly improve your health by guiding your diet, lifestyle, and mental well-being. Adjusting to your dosha can reduce imbalances over time, helping you feel more grounded, energized, and calm.

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