Iama Wellness Journal

Welcome to the Iama wellness journal, your go-to-space for authentic Ayurvedic wisdom, practical tips, and inspiring wellness stories.

Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or looking to deepen your understanding, you’ll find clear, relatable guidance here—from unlocking the secrets of your doshas to exploring natural remedies and energy healing.

Ayurveda & The Three Doshas

In Ayurveda, doshas are three fundamental energies or principles that govern all physical and mental processes within the body. They are known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These doshas are combinations of the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) and are believed to influence a person’s physical, mental, and emotional characteristics.

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Doshas – How are they used?

The three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – are used to understand individual constitution (Prakriti) and imbalances (Vikriti). By identifying a person’s dominant dosha(s), Ayurvedic practitioners can offer personalized recommendations for diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies to restore balance and promote overall well-being.

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Rustic Spices

Ayurveda – The Elements & Tastes

The Ayurveda elements combine to form three life forces or doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) and also manifest as six tastes (rasas) in food: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Pungent, Bitter, and Astringent. Each taste is predominantly composed of two elements, and understanding these combinations is crucial for balancing the doshas and promoting overall well-being.

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Aromatherapy massage, treatment, healing

Qualities & Characteristics of The Doshas

In Ayurveda, the three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha – represent fundamental energies that govern all physical and mental processes. Each dosha has unique qualities and characteristics, influencing everything from body type and digestion to emotions and behaviour.   Vata: Elements: Air and Ether (Space) Qualities: Light, cold, dry, rough, subtle, mobile, clear Key Functions: Movement, circulation, nervous system, creativity, communication Physical Characteristics: Thin frame, dry skin and hair, cold hands and feet, irregular appetite and digestion Mental/Emotional Characteristics:

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