How would you describe the feeling of having a cold? Does heavy, stagnant, lethargic, sticky and congested about sum it up? It’s called Kapha dosha in Ayurveda. Try these tips to reduce congestion.

The summer months, being the hottest season, can add more heat to an already hot mind-body type creating a pitta overload. This is when we need to call in serenity. Serenity is the super power that cools a pitta flare up.

In Ayurveda, an ancient healing tradition, there are three mind-body types. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each type is predisposed to certain physical, mental and emotional tendencies. Vata types are primarily comprised of the elements of air and space. “Vata” translates literally into “that which moves things”.

Ayurveda is an ancient science of healing. It teaches us more about what makes us tick and what ticks us off. That knowledge can help us make better choices about what we do, eat and think.

One of the questions I get asked the most is: does my dosha change. Let's look at the difference between your birth constitution and your current condition.