Vata governs movement in the body, the activities of the nervous system and the process of elimination. Vata influences the other doshas.
Qualities of Vata:Cold, light, dry, irregular, rough, moving, quick, changeable
If Vata dosha predominates, movement and change are characteristic of your nature. You will tend to always be on the go, with an energetic and creative mind. As long as Vata is in balance, you will be lively and enthusiastic, with a lean body.
Physical Characteristics: Those with a predominance of Vata dosha are usually have a thin, light frame and excellent agility. Their energy comes in bursts, and they are likely to experience sudden bouts of fatigue. Vatas typically have dry skin and hair and cold hands and feet. They sleep lightly and their digestion can be sensitive. When the Vata dosha becomes imbalanced, it manifests in the body as weight loss, constipation, hypertension, arthritis, weakness, restlessness, and digestive challenges.
Emotional Characteristics: Vatas love excitement and new experiences. They are quick to anger but also to forgive. When Vatas are in balance, they are energetic, creative, and flexible. They also take initiative and are lively conversationalists. When unbalanced, they are prone to worry and anxiousness and often suffer from insomnia. When they feel overwhelmed or stressed, their response is, “What did I do wrong?”
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Journey Into Healing In Vancouver This Week!
Journey into Healing Details
Journey into Healing is the Chopra Center’s most profound mind-body healing workshop, a five-day immersion that integrates the Eastern healing arts with the latest advances in medical science. In 2009, the University of California San Diego School of Medicine designated this educational activity for a maximum of 24.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Join us for this rare opportunity to learn with Chopra Center co-founders, David Simon, M.D. and Deepak Chopra, M.D., and a team of guest mind-body experts that has included Dr. Vasant Lad, Jamieson Jones, M.D., Dr. Suhas Krshisigar and Jeremy Geffen, M.D. Slated to appear in 2010 are the Chopra Center’s Director of Women’s Health, Valencia Porter, M.D.; ayurvedic scholar Dr. David Frawley; oncologist Daniel Vicario, M.D.; and Dr. Wayne Dyer. Attendees will also learn Primordial Sound Meditation with Chopra Center lead educator and meditation teacher, davidji.
Dates and Locations
February 16–20, 2011: Vancouver, BC, Canada
June 1–5, 2011: Asheville, North Carolina
September 21–25, 2011: Carlsbad, California
Weekend Within This Weekend at The Chopra Center
What is a Weekend Within?
A Weekend Within is the Chopra Center's introduction workshop ― an ideal starting point for individuals who want to begin their personal exploration of meditation and mind-body medicine but aren't sure where to start. This intensive weekend workshop introduces you to the Chopra Center co-founders, Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon, M.D., and lead educator, davidji, as they share many of the timeless teachings of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. At a Weekend Within you will finally learn how to meditate, calm your mind, and experience greater happiness and fulfillment.
Journey Into Healing In Phoenix!!!
Journey Into Healing in Phoenix this week! Journey into Healing is the Chopra Center’s most profound mind-body healing workshop, a five-day immersion that integrates the Eastern healing arts with the latest advances in medical science.
Dates for this event:
February 17–21, 2010: The Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
May 12–16: The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
September 10–14: The Sheraton Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, California
Balance Your Dosha Baby!
Did you know that the Chopra Center offers dosha specific teas that help balance and sooth your dosha? We offer tea blends that relax the out of balance vata, sooth the pitta, and invigorate the kapha. For more information go here.
Indulge at The Chopra Center Spa!
Our Ayurvedic spa treatments are based upon centuries-old Ayurvedic therapies that support balance and bliss in your life. The revitalizing and therapeutic treatments offered are customized to your particular needs. Your therapist will use specific oils, herbs, and aromas chosen to provide you with optimal balance and nourishment for your mind-body constitution. All therapies are natural, gentle, and delightfully pleasing.
Our selection of spa therapies is extensive. For a more detailed description of the Ayurvedic treatment that's right for you, please see our Ayurvedic Treatments.
What are the benefits of massage therapy?
Ayurvedic massage is a powerful treatment that heals both physical and emotional pain. Here are just a few of the healing benefits:
Soothe tired, overused muscles
Release endorphins
Improve circulation & lymph flow
Relieve PMS
Lower blood pressure
Enhance immune function
Increase flexibility & range of motion
Rejuvenate the skin
Promote restful sleep
Increase energy
Diminish chronic pain
Relieve stress & anxiety
Eliminate toxins
Stimulate weak muscles
Relieve tension headaches
Improve body awareness
Satisfy need for nurturing touch
Foster peace of mind
My Recommendation:
Abhyanga (abee-yan-ga)
The Abhyanga is a friction massage performed by two therapists in synchrony, utilizing warm herbalized oil and followed by a hot towel treatment. As the oil is massaged into the skin, it penetrates deep into the tissues to loosen toxins (which are fat soluble) at the cellular level. The Abhyanga enhances immunity, increases circulation, and creates deep relaxation in body and mind
The Abhyanga is a friction massage performed by two therapists in synchrony, utilizing warm herbalized oil and followed by a hot towel treatment. As the oil is massaged into the skin, it penetrates deep into the tissues to loosen toxins (which are fat soluble) at the cellular level. The Abhyanga enhances immunity, increases circulation, and creates deep relaxation in body and mind
What's Your Dosha Baby?
Ayurveda is India’s 5,000 year old “Science of Life” and it is the art of living in harmony with nature. Your dosha is your Ayurveda mind and body type. There are three doshas in Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. We each have all three of the doshas in our physiology, just in different proportions, so your dosha is unique and personal; it is like your fingerprint. To determine your ayurveda mind types, start by taking the dosha quiz.
This will tell you which dosha is dominant for you.
What’s your dosha, Baby?
This will tell you which dosha is dominant for you.
What’s your dosha, Baby?
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