Vata

Vata is a combination of element Ether and Air. Most of disorders and diseases are related to Vata dosha, in total 40 different illness. Vata dosha represent movement, breathing, muscle movement and other movements in body, pulsation of the heart, blinking, etc. In balance give creativity and flexibility and out of balance gives fear, anxiety, nerve system problems etc. Physical characteristic of Vata is dry, cold, rough, abundant, clear. Vata dosha like other two dosha have sub-dosha.

For Vata those are :
PRANA: known as life force and situated in heart. It control what moves from outside to inside. Respiration, heart rate , vegetative functions, swallowing, splitting, sneezing etc

UDANA: situated in trough centre; controls what moves from inside to outside. Expression, speech, enthusiasm, remembrance, bringing things back to memory.

SAMANA: situated in navel centre; controls propulsion from the periphery to the centre. Brings what is pushed outwards by Vyana, back inside. Secretion, digestive juices, transport nutrition’s, separate waste products.

APANA: situated in rectum and bladder; controls lower parts of spinal cords. Controls dischargeable materials, urine, semen, menstrual discharge, flatulence.

VYANA: situated on top of the head; controls propulsion from the centre to the periphery. Carries impulses from the senses to the brain movements of limbs, flow of blood, sweating, yawning, drinking etc.

Pitta

Pitta express as the body’s metabolic system. It is made from Fire and Water element. It governs digestion, absorption, assimilation, nutrition, metabolism, and the body temperature. In balance pitta promotes understanding and intelligence. Out of order pitta will give anger, hatred and jealousy.

As Vata have 5 sub-dosha same is with Pitta.

PANCHAKA: it is centre control for other pitta dosha. Controls primary food breakdown and conversion. Affect food digestion, and many other important functions in the body.

RANJAKA: controls secondary digestion and conversion. It rules production of blood and plasma. Tissue formation in liver. Located in liver and spleen.

SADHAKA: Controls recognition/conversion of optical stimuli. It is centre for recognizing objects. Passing information to the brain, memory and other metal processes.

ALOCHAKA: controls assimilation and of external impulse. Centre to sight, sound, taste, smell. It is related to functions in central nerve system.

BHRAJAKA: controls temperature and complexion of the skin. It is important in absorption processes of massage oils, balms, ointments. Produce skin color and aura.

Kapha

Kapha forms the body’s structure; bones, muscles, tendons, etc. It is made of Water and Earth element. Provides the glue that holds the cells together. Kapha supplies the water for all bodily parts and system. It lubricate joints, moisturize the skin and maintain immunity system. In balance, kapha is expressed as love, calmness and forgiveness. Out of balance lead to attachment, greed and envy.

KLEDAKA: Protects upper and middle abdomen from strong digestive juices. Without this fine slimy secretion sensitive organ linings can be damaged by irritants such as very hot or cold food. Nourishes other kapha types.

AVALAMBAKA: Controls secretion which protect internal organs. Protects lungs, heart and intestine from wear and tear. Poor lubrication can lead to heart and lung problem.

BODHAKA: Control sense of taste. Protects against dangerous bad food. Taste screen protect against the intake of pungent, hot or irritating food. Produce important saliva.

TARAPAKA: Protects spinal cord and provides nutrition to the brain. Keep brain tissue moist and lubricated, helps to keep brains temperature.

SHLESHAKA: Protects joint from the stiffness. Keep joints lubricated. Lubrication protects against constant wear and tear on joints and tissue surface.