I'll show you how to balance the wind in your movements. Food that soothes vata dosha

For Vata type people, it is important to follow a diet, breakfast is especially important, because... it, in its own way, sets the rhythm for your entire day. A simple example: if you eat food in the morning that increases vata, then as a result your stomach will rage for half a day, gases will form in it, and all that. If breakfast “grounds” your dosha, then you will feel lightness and energy in your body.

By the way, it relieves gas in the stomach.

Tastes could not be discussed

This is for sure, but if you want to calm vata dosha, then prefer in your diet, and. Of course, no one is saying that you need to give up, say, astringents or pungents, just reduce the amount of them, giving priority to the first three. By the way, regarding spicy food, such food has a drying effect on the vata body, which can unbalance this dosha. The consumption of spicy and salty foods can be increased in the cold season (winter), but in the summer it is better to focus on sour (and also salty) tastes. In both warm and cold weather, your diet should include a sweet taste as a “background support”.

What should a diet for vata dosha include?

Preference should be given to warm food, moderate in weight, which should contain oil - vegetable or butter (in moderation, of course). Warm milk, cream, sour cream, butter, warm soups, stewed vegetables, hot cereals, and freshly baked bread can calm vata.

It's easy to figure out which foods are right for you once you know the nature of your dosha: Vata is cold, light and dry, so warm, nutritious foods will stabilize it. At the same time, cold salads and snacks, iced drinks, raw vegetables and herbs are capable of... It is important to understand that you do not need to give up consuming these products completely; you just need to consume them in reasonable quantities, giving priority to those that soothe your dosha.

Breakfast was mentioned above, or rather its importance for Vata type people. Hot porridges (and mashed potatoes) made from rice, wheat and oatmeal are very good for breakfast. You can also cook from other grains, the main thing is to remember the principle that your breakfast should be mostly warm (even a little hot), to some extent liquid or puree and, preferably, have a sweet taste or a sweetish aftertaste. Again, you can eat salty foods for breakfast, the main thing is that the dish is warm and not dry in consistency. By the way, some additional advice: it is better to avoid fried or floury foods for breakfast - from experience, such foods have a negative effect on vata dosha in the morning.

For an afternoon snack, you can drink hot herbal tea with some kind of snack (as a snack for vata dosha, salted nuts are good, because they are “heavy” foods and ground vata; but it is better to limit sweets). However, avoid drinks with high caffeine content as it irritates vata.

If you drink milk, drink it hot (ideally after the first “rise” during boiling); you can add a little sugar or honey to it.

For people with vata dosha, all ripe, sweet and juicy fruits are good, but you should not get carried away with green (i.e. unripe) fruits, because they have a strong astringent taste, which enhances vata.

For drinking, it is ideal to use warm or room temperature water; Limit drinking cold water and drinks.

Foods for vata dosha

In general, you can eat all natural foods for all doshas to have a varied and nutritious diet, you just need to understand which foods excite your dosha and which calm it, and plan your diet or diet based on this, if you want.

Vegetables: asparagus, beets, carrots, cucumbers, green beans, okra, onions and garlic, radishes, sweet potatoes, turnips.

Fruits: bananas, coconuts, mangoes, dates, melon, peaches, and in general all sweet and juicy fruits.

Cereals: rice, wheat, oatmeal.

Dairy: all are good for vata dosha, only it is recommended to boil the milk until the first rise before drinking - this will facilitate its absorption.

All in all: warm, moist, “weighty” food, moderately coarse or soft, fairly (but not too) oily, with a sweet, salty or sour taste (predominantly; other tastes should also be present, only in smaller quantities relative to those mentioned) ; It is beneficial to use ghee or ghee.

Spices for vata dosha

In general, everything is possible (for a variety of tastes), but give preference to things like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and cloves (in moderation).

What should I do if I have a mixed type?

This situation, by the way, is not uncommon - I would even say that people with 2 dominant doshas are most common. Two dominant doshas - this means that, for example, when you take a dosha test, you get scores distributed by dosha, and usually the picture looks like this: for example, vata - 60 points, pitta - 30, kapha - 10, and in this case, you will be of the vata-pitta type; if you get pitta - 55, kapha - 35 and vata - 10, then you are pitta-kapha, etc. The number of points in this example is conditional (it will depend on the specific test).

Why am I saying this? The point is that when you build your diet, take into account not only the dominant dosha, but also the secondary one (of course, the emphasis is on the main one, especially if there are signs that it is out of balance).

Foods that increase vata dosha

Now examples of what should not be abused, especially if your dosha is already unbalanced.

Vegetables: white and cauliflower cabbage, celery, eggplant, green leafy vegetables, mushrooms, peas, peppers, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, zucchini. If you do cook these foods, add more kapha to them, i.e. pure ghee (ghee - you can cook with it), unrefined sesame oil is also suitable. It is better to avoid tomatoes altogether, except for small amounts in salads.

Fruits: apples, pears, pomegranates (we are talking about foods that stimulate vata dosha, in case you forgot :)).

Spices, unsuitable for vata dosha: in fact, vata can eat all spices and herbs, but in moderation. However, if vata dosha is already out of balance, be careful with the following: coriander (both seeds and powder), chambhala (methi or fenugreek), and parsley. You should also refrain from overly hot and “dry” spices, such as dried chili peppers, because. they will increase vata in the body.

All in all: Vata is increased by foods that have a vata dosha nature, such as crackers, frozen desserts, large amounts of raw vegetables and salads made from them. Salads are good, but just don’t load up on them if your dosha is already out of balance or you have nothing to compensate for such foods (i.e., you don’t have foods with a pitta or kapha nature on hand). Vata also increases in the body under the influence of refined foods (sugar and flour, especially the highest grade) - they are light and dry in nature, and excite the dosha. As for tastes - don't eat a lot, and... Also avoid cold foods and stimulants, including alcohol, fast food, tea (especially long leaf and green tea), brown (brown) rice, and foods containing large amounts of refined sugar.

Om! Remember your mind, remember yourself.
- Isha Upanishad 14

The danger of excessive treatment

Physical illness often arises as a result of excessive attention to one's physical body and the material world. If we give too much energy to our physical condition, we can thereby aggravate the disease. We must take good care of our body, but we must not allow it to dominate other aspects of our lives. One should make the necessary efforts with faith and patience, but at the same time devote most of one’s energy to the truly spiritual and creative aspects of life.

Nowadays, many suffer from excessive treatment. We take too many medications, visit doctors and healers too often. Excessive efforts to restore health lead to the fact that it is even more upset. Therefore, you should not be impatient and complicate the treatment. If we take too much medicine, we will not achieve success. Even if our condition leaves much to be desired, it is worth thinking about not making it worse. In addition, therapeutic methods take time to show their effects, so they should not be changed too hastily. You should also not use many different methods at the same time, especially strong ones.

Life modes

Sattvic lifestyle

All human beings should adopt a sattvic lifestyle, which gives peace and clarity of mind. Ayurvedic methods are usually sattvic (harmonizing) in nature.

A proper lifestyle is perhaps the most important of the main factors in maintaining physical and mental health. It does not imply the oppression of our nature, but, on the contrary, the revelation of its deepest capabilities.

You've taken the test and determined your constitution - what to do with it?

Read first and how to apply them.

If you have one dominant dosha, follow the recommendations for it. If two doshas are dominant, change your diet according to the season and your needs.

• Vata-Pitta- follow the recommendations for Vata in autumn and winter, for Vata in spring and summer. Don't get carried away with spices.
• Vata-Kapha- recommendations for Vata in summer and autumn and for Vata in winter and spring.

Remember: these are just wishes. Experience them, comprehend them, find your own balance. Be flexible and enjoy life.

Attention. If the dosha becomes unbalanced and signs of disease appear, replace phrases like “minimize” and “limit” with “exclude” in the recommendations.
In case of illness, these are no longer wishes, but necessary recommendations.

• Give preference to warm, heavy, moisturizing, nutritious and substantial foods.
• Minimize light, dry and cold foods.
• Give preference to sweet, sour and salty tastes.
• Minimize bitter, astringent and pungent.
• Due to unstable digestion, it is necessary to ensure that the weight of food matches the strength of digestion.

Animal products: chicken, turkey, eggs, fish and seafood.

Dairy products: with good tolerance - almost everything; the best is fresh, boiled milk.

Vegetables: better - heat-treated: pumpkin, potatoes, beets, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, turnips, radishes, zucchini, boiled or fried onions, peppers, seaweed.

Fruits: Most fruits are acceptable, with the exception of dried ones - it is advisable to eat them soaked. Sweet fruits are favorable. Eat raw apples, pears, melons, and cranberries less often. Pears - soft and sweet varieties are recommended, apples - sweet and sour varieties, melons - sweet and ripe.

Nuts and seeds: Most are healthy, but you shouldn’t eat a lot of them at one time, especially those fried until dry.

Whole grains mostly useful. Limit corn, buckwheat, barley and rye. Exclude chips and muesli (can be soaked or cooked).

Legumes are not recommended. You can have fresh green peas.

From sweets Honey is good, brown sugar is fine; refined sugar is undesirable.

Oils Many are useful, especially sunflower, sesame, and fresh butter.

Spices: cardamom, garlic, fennel, cinnamon, coriander, basil, ginger, cloves, mint, turmeric, mustard, horseradish, red and black pepper, nutmeg, rock or sea salt.

Beverages: Preferably dairy products or teas with tonic herbs, with the addition of lemon, and sour fruit juices. Drink warm or hot water and drinks, especially in winter. You can have good wine in small quantities (up to 100 grams) before meals.

It's good to eat whenever you feel hungry. Avoid eating too many different foods at one meal. It's best to eat homemade food. You shouldn't skip meals, but you shouldn't overeat either. You don't need frills.

Eat 3-4 times a day at the same time. Breakfast should be hearty. Eat soups and wash down dry food with hot water. End your meal with hot tea.
Drink more pure water throughout the day, preferably in small quantities at a time, but often.
Before going to bed, it is good to drink hot milk to improve sleep.
If signs of poor digestion appear (bloating, constipation, heaviness in the head, drowsiness), fast for one day with clean water (preferably warm or hot) or eat little until digestion improves.
Avoid cold water, coffee, strong tea, hard liquor and beer, but a little good wine won't hurt.

When you eat, pay full attention to the food. Don't watch TV, don't listen to the radio, don't read while eating. Don't eat out of boredom, when you're nervous, tired, deep in thought, or otherwise distracted.

Herbs for tea and treatment

Marshmallow, calamus, hawthorn, valerian, elecampane, ginseng, fresh ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, nettle, bay leaf, linden, lemon balm, pennyroyal, sea buckthorn fruits, currants, licorice, dill, fennel, garlic, rose hips, eleutherococcus.
Note: These herbs harmonize the Vata dosha as a whole. For treatment, choose from them those that are indicated for your specific diseases.

Lifestyle

It is desirable to work on a flexible schedule; periods of intense work should be replaced by periods of rest. Don't schedule important work meetings in the morning or evening - these are not the most favorable times for you.
You need enough sleep and an early bedtime.
Take more leisure (walks) in nature. Wear warm and comfortable clothes. Moderate sunbathing is beneficial. Avoid wind and cold, overwork, excessive talking and thinking, noise and fuss, prolonged exposure to electromagnetic fields (computers, copy machines, telephone lines, television, etc.) and unnecessary travel.

Climatic conditions for recreation. Warm, humid climate, near an ocean, lake or river. This could be Florida, Hawaii, the South Sea Islands, the Mediterranean coast and the tropics.
It is preferable to sunbathe with a glass of soft drink than to go hiking under the scorching sun. Alternate periods of rest and play.

Exercises for Vata

Regular moderate physical activity, periodic changes of exercises, and exercises that do not put stress on the joints are useful. Wear elastic bandages on your joints and wear comfortable sports shoes. It is better to choose programs that bring quick results and will help you maintain discipline.
Swimming, skiing, aerobics, skating (including roller skating), and dancing are useful. Among holistic systems, yoga, tai chi, qigong and other classes aimed at working with energy channels are useful.
It is recommended to drink water before and after exercise. After exercise, rest is needed to restore the body. Massage, hot baths and showers (in moderation!) are also useful. Massage (including self-massage) is warm, soft, relaxing with sesame or almond oil. Baths with wet steam are preferable. It is not advisable to wash your hair with hot water; warm water is better. It is good to finish a hot bath with a cold one. Use soap as little as possible, it dries out your already dry skin.

Fragrances, colors and stones

Essential oils should be sweet or slightly sour, warming, nourishing and calming to the nervous system and mind. Use them in moderate concentrations, as too strong a smell will excite Vata. The following scents are suitable: clary sage, cypress, musk, geranium, clove, orange, cinnamon, jasmine, rose, sandalwood. The best base for massage is sesame oil.

Colors- pastel and muted tones of red, orange, yellow and white are suitable. It is advisable to use green and blue in combination with warm colors. Avoid grey, brown and black colors.

Stones- special ones that affect the nervous system: emerald, olivine, pearls, moonstone. Yellow sapphire, yellow topaz, citrine, and jadeite work well. Ruby and garnet improve blood circulation and energy. The preferred metal for the frame is gold.

Winter has come and therefore it is necessary to adjust your diet. Each season, according to Ayurveda, is also characterized by its own dosha. Cold weather, wind and dryness aggravate Vata. This is especially true for women who have a greater component of this particular dosha. You know very well that a person has all three types of dosha. But over time they can change the ratio. Let's check if you have an imbalance towards the dry and cold type. And if this is so, then we will restore the balance vata type doshas by choosing the right diet.

Why is it important

Vata governs all movement in the mind and body. It controls the flow of blood, determines normal bowel movements, controls breathing and the flow of thoughts throughout the head.

Pitta and Kapha cannot interact rationally without it. Vata is considered the leader of the three Ayurvedic principles in the body. Therefore, it is very important that the doshas are in good balance.

Is your Vata balanced?

Answer these questions to find out how your Vata dosha is doing.

Is your skin dry, rough, thin?

Do you have a problem with body weight - underweight (underweight)?

An overactive mind - a constant whirlpool of thoughts?

Do you often experience anxiety?

Are you constantly restless or excited?

Do you have constipation?

Do you suffer from insomnia?

Do you suffer from vaginal dryness?

Do you have periods of forgetfulness?

Feeling discomfort in your joints?

Do you get tired quickly?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, then you need to balance your dosha.

• Abhyanga (daily Ayurvedic massage with sesame oil).
• Try to stay warm more.
• Eat warm, cooked food (some raw foods are fine).
• Go to bed early, get plenty of rest.
• Predominantly: warm, oily, thick foods and sweet, sour, salty flavors.
• Reduce: Light, dry, cold foods and pungent, bitter and astringent tastes.
• Maintain a daily routine.
• Avoid stimulants (including alcohol).
• Regular, daily bowel movements.
• Stay warm in cold and windy weather.

Diet: Vata food

Eat enough food, but no more than you can easily digest. Warm and cooked food is key to pacifying Vata dosha. Nutritious soups and stews, hot cereals, healthy drinks and rich desserts will be welcome on cold winter days.

Dairy. All dairy products will pacify vata. Boil milk before use. Drink only warm, adding a pinch of cardamom or ginger. Do not drink milk on a full stomach.

Sweet. All sweets are good (but in moderation) to pacify Vata.

Grains. Rice and wheat, very good. Reduce your intake of barley, corn, millet, buckwheat, rye and oats.

Fruits. Mostly sweet, sour or viscous fruits. Such as: oranges, bananas, avocados, grapes, cherries, peaches, melons, berries, plums, pineapples, mangoes and papayas. Reduce dried fruits and light fruits. Such as apples, pears, pomegranates, cranberries.

Vegetables. Suitable: beets, cucumbers, carrots, asparagus and sweet potatoes. They should not be raw, but cooked.

The following foods can be consumed in small quantities: peas, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, zucchini and regular potatoes. They should be prepared the same way (cut finely and leave out the fibrous parts). It is better to cook with ghee and spices. Moreover, put spices during cooking, and not on already cooked food. Try to avoid Brussels sprouts and cabbage.

Spices. Cardamom, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cloves, mustard seeds and maybe a little black pepper.

Nuts. All nuts are good.

Legumes. Reduce all legumes except tofu and mung beans.

Oils. All oils reduce Vata.

P.S. Nutrition for women vata dosha in winter

Your main habit should be maintaining a daily routine. Eat at least three times a day. Don't skip breakfast. Lunch should be the most filling and should be around noon. Eat a light meal for dinner. But you need to remember that this should happen no later than three hours before bedtime.

Dosha Vata– this is a pair interaction of primary elements Air And Ether, and this is not a mechanical combination, but a complex one. Doshas include the qualities of the primary elements themselves and create new properties.

Doshas must be balanced, otherwise various diseases arise. It is the imbalance of the doshas that Ayurveda names as the cause of various diseases.

Also read about other doshas:

Five types of cotton wool

Do you want to know why Vata has such a strong impact on our health? It turns out that for each part of the body there is a specific type of Vata. There are five types in total. And the imbalance of each of these Vatas leads to specific disorders in the body.

1. Prana Vata(at chest level) causes: anxiety, overactive mind, trouble sleeping, difficulty breathing.
2. Udana Vata(throat, head): dry cough, sore throat, ear pain, general fatigue.
3. Samana Vata(stomach): slow or fast digestion, gas, intestinal cramps, poor absorption, weak tissues.
4. Apana Vata(lower abdomen, legs): intestinal colic, menstrual problems, lower back pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas formation.
5. Vyana Vata(responsible for the whole body): dry and rough skin, nervousness, sweating, poor circulation, stress-related problems.

Vata rules movement, breathing, balance, coordination. This is the predominant dosha.
Season, when dosha predominates: autumn, spring.
Distinctive features: dry, light, cold, uneven, rough, thin, mobile, clear, astringent.

Regulating Vata dosha gives:

Strong immunity, quick reaction, alert mind, deep and restful sleep, good mood, proper metabolism.

1. Prana Vata: feelings, creative thinking, overall thinking, enthusiasm, it is the leader of all 15 subdoshas of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
2. Udana Vata: good voice, memory, new ideas.
3. Samana Vata: good movement of food through the gastrointestinal tract.
4. Apana Vata: complete and timely elimination of waste, strong reproductive function, balanced menstrual cycle.
5. Vyana Vata: good blood supply, regular heart rate, moderate sweating, heightened sense of touch.
   Locations Vata doshas: colon(main place), hips, ears, bones, organs of touch.
   Times of Day Vata dosha is most active: 2.00-6.00, 18.00-22.00 .

Vata regulates all movement in the mind and body. It controls the flow of blood, the elimination of waste, breathing, and the movement of thoughts throughout the mind. In general, Vata governs metabolism and is responsible for metabolism.

Therefore, both Pitta and Kapha cannot move without Vata. Vata is considered the leader of the three Ayurvedic principles in the body. Therefore it is very important to keep Vata in good balance.

Perhaps this is your problem? Then your type is: Vata dosha.

1. Do you have dry, rough, thin skin?
2. Are you underweight?
3. Are your thoughts constantly racing?
4. Are you worried all the time?
5. Are you constantly overcome by fears of varying degrees of intensity?
6. Do you have constipation?
7. Do you suffer from insomnia?
8. Do women suffer from vaginal dryness?
9. Are you often absent-minded and forgetful?
10. Discomfort and crunching in the joints?
11. Do you get tired quickly?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, you need to balance Vata.

Excess vata causes:

• Increased organ size
• Stitching, cutting and pressing pains,
• Loss of sensation
• Weakness, body pollution, thirst, trembling, dry skin.
• Cavity formation, dryness, pulsation, curvature, ossification,
• Astringent taste in the mouth, blue or pale skin.

Diet for Vata

• Eat enough food, but no more than you can easily digest.
• Dairy. All dairy products pacify vata. Always boil milk before drinking and drink it warm. Do not drink milk after a hearty meal.
• Sweets. All sweets are good (in moderation) to pacify Vata.
• Cereals. Rice and wheat are very good. Less barley, corn, millet, buckwheat, rye and oats.
• Fruits. Sweet, sour fruits such as oranges, bananas, avocados, grapes, cherries, peaches, melons, berries, plums, pineapples, mangoes and papayas. Reduce dried fruits and light fruits such as apples, pears, pomegranates, cranberries.
• Vegetables. Beets, cucumbers, carrots, asparagus and sweet potatoes are all very good. They should be cooked and not raw. The following vegetables are acceptable in moderation if cooked, especially with ghee and/or Vata-reducing spices: peas, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, zucchini and potatoes. Fresh cabbage and legumes - in small quantities.
• Spices. Cardamom, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cloves, mustard and a small amount of black pepper.
• All nuts good.
• Oils. All oils reduce Vata.