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Exploring Wellness for Body, Mind and Self: Discover Your Dosha - Your Energetic Signature

From Anne Meneghetti, MD, 3/10/2010 8:05:24 AM

Have you ever wished you could have someone else’s body, metabolism, mind, or emotions? I know I have. Especially as I get older, I envy people with boundless energy and peaceful minds. Then I remind myself that somebody has to play the role of me. Even when I am at my best, my body-mind energy patterns will be different from the next person. The ancient healing system of India, called Ayurveda, beautifully describes the different energetic qualities that make us unique.

Three energy forces called doshas are used to describe our energetic signature. We all have some of each of these three forces at work in mind and body. Take a quick tour through the 3 types to see if you identify with any of the key features of each. Your body, mind, and heart may express different qualities.

VATA ENERGY (air + space)

Body: thin (whether tall or short), dry, tires easily, variable digestion

Mind: quick mind, may forget quickly, loves change, dislikes routine

Heart: changeable emotions, creative, shy, tending to fear or worry

PITTA ENERGY (fire + water)

Body: athletic, red skin, reddish whites of eyes, early gray/ thin hair

Mind: sharp, clever, quick to understand, ambitious, goal-oriented

Heart: confident, angry, frustrated with failure, easily wounded pride

KAPHA ENERGY (water + earth)

Body: wider lower body, easily gains weight, thick curly hair, smooth skin

Mind: takes time to understand, good long-term memory, enjoys routine

Heart: friendly, forgiving, loving, calm, grounded, attached, greedy

To explore your dosha in depth, consider taking an Ayurvedic energy signature quiz.

Here’s to your personal best health,

Dr. Anne

 

This information is purely educational and does not replace a physician's advice that may be unique to each individual.  For all medical concerns, please see a physician to establish a diagnosis and explore proven treatments. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company or REAL Powered by Humana program.

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