Vata Dosha

The Vata Dosha

Vata consists mainly of the two elements, air and space (also known as ether), and generally described as cold, light, dry, rough, flowing, and spacious. Vata dominant people are slim, energetic, and creative. 

They tend to have dry and thin skin which needs extra moisturizing. Hair is thin, dry, frizzy and prone to split ends. Prone to fine lines, premature ageing, dehydration, wrinkles. Suffers from cold hands and feet. 

When out of balance a vata dominant people are worried, tired and indecisive. Their mood is highly dependent on the weather, people around them.

A Vata-dominant person should follow a routine, manage stress through meditation and other calming activities.