Vata, pitta, and kapha are the three doshas in Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine from India.
In Hindi, these doshas are known as:
Vata: वात
Pitta: पित्त
Kapha: कफ
Each dosha represents a combination of physical, emotional, and mental qualities, and is associated with a particular set of characteristics and functions in the body. Vata is associated with movement, pitta with transformation and metabolism, and kapha with structure and stability.
According to Ayurveda, health and well-being depend on the balance of these three doshas. Imbalances can lead to physical and mental health problems, and Ayurvedic treatment aims to restore balance to the doshas through a variety of methods, including diet, lifestyle changes, herbal remedies, and bodywork.
