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The Ayurveda Guide For Vata Dosha


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Vata Dosha Disease Process
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The concept of vata originates from the Sanskrit word “vyv” [vaya] which implies ‘that which moves thi
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Eventually, vata began to be depicted as wind. In essence, vata is the principle and dynamic force whic
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all movement. When vata is balanced it promotes great creativity, evokes feelings of freshness and lig
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which springs forth the sense of happiness. When vata becomes imbalanced it then promotes dispers
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qualities which can then make the mind and body vulnerable to a wide-range of health conditions. Let
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Vata Dosha Shad
Kriya Kala

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Samprapti/Shad Kriya Kala


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dosha-shad-kriya- The ancient writings of Ayurveda describe “Samprapti” as the disease process which, if understood pr
kala/), 0  actually detect and address certain health conditions at each and every stage; i.e. addressing the root
According to this philosophy [i.e. samprapti/pathogenesis], there are six stages for the disease proces
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The Six Stages Of Disease:
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1. Accumulation Of Doshas – Sanchaya
dosha/#comments) 2. Aggravation/Provocation Of Doshas – Prakopa
3. Spread Of Doshas – Prasara
4. Deposition/Localization Of Doshas – Sthana Samshraya
5. Manifestation Of Qualitative Changes – Vyakti
6. Di erentiation & Destruction Of Tissue – Bheda

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Stage One – Accumulation [Sanchaya] 


During the initial stage of vata imbalance the cold quality accumulates which may create conditions of
constipation, lower abdominal distention, and gas. Likewise, this increased sensitivity to cold weather

creates pain and sti ness in muscles and joints. The natural inherent tendency is to warm the sti mu
painful joints. In the same manner, our initial goal is to create this same sense of warmth within to he
the cold quality of vata dosha.

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Quality – Cold
The exposure to cold food and cold climate can aggravate vata dosha.

Introduce warm qualities such as:

diet: warm and spicy food


warming spices: ginger, black pepper, cumin, and mustard seeds
lifestyle: dress warm, avoid cold climates and air-conditioning
warm castor oil compress on the abdominal region
warm water bottle to the abdomen
warm sesame oil basti/enema

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Stage Two – Aggravation [Prakopa] 


As vata dosha continues to become further imbalanced with cold, dry, and light qualities it soon becom
aggravated primarily in the colon with symptoms of fullness in the abdomen along with the above-me
symptoms of constipation, lower abdominal distention and gas. 

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Qualities: Cold – Dry – Light


This may occur with increased intake of raw food, exposure to gusty winds especially during the dry a
autumn season.

Balance cold, dry, and light qualities with:

regular oil massage [i.e. abhyanga]


adding extra oil or ghee to food
additional warm clothing when exposed to cold & dry climate

Base oils infused with a decoction of one or more Ayurvedic herbs combine nourishing and soothing q
oil with the healing properties of the herbs.

– warm dashamula tea basti/enema


– triphala guggulu
– gandharva haritaki

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Vata’s Secondary Sites:


As vata dosha increases and begins to become aggravated in the colon [primary site], vata also begins
increase in the secondary sites which may begin creating certain signs and symptoms associated with
dosha.

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Stage Three – Spread [Prasara]  
As vata dosha continues to become further imbalanced the mobile quality now allows vata to spread f
gastrointestinal tract into the general circulation. The dry and light qualities of vata can a ect blood tis
dhatu] which can create signs and symptoms of dehydration, dry skin, palpitations, ringing in the ears
hands and feet. Likewise, the mobile qualities of vata can begin to create physical symptoms of tics, sp
tremors and even uncertainty [“shakiness”] within the mind; amongst many other conditions.

Qualities: Cold – Dry – Light – Mobile


Excess mobile quality of vata may arise with increased physical and mental activities such as running,
ying and excess stimulation of the mind such as loud noise, excessive talking, etc.

Balance cold, dry, light, and mobile qualities with:

rest & relaxation


abhyanga [oleation massage]
snehana [self-massage with oil]

Prevention Is Better Than Cure


At this point, vata has now entered the general circulation and has the ability to cause disease if it ent
certain bodily tissue. Therefore, appropriate measures should be taken in order to prevent the progre
disease.

Abhyanga [Oil Massage] & Svedana [Sweating]

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Vata Types may use sesame oil for the oil massage followed by swedana [sweat therapy] using a stea
under the guidance of a quali ed Ayurvedic professional. Likewise, vata types may want to consider a
few drops of nirgundi oil to the steam box.

Pitta Types may use sun ower oil for the oil massage followed by swedana [sweat therapy]. Likewise
types may want to consider adding a few drops of sandalwood oil to the steam box during swedana –
therapy.

Kapha Types may use olive oil for the oil massage followed by swedana [sweat therapy]. Kapha types
to consider using a few drops [i.e. 3-5 drops] of eucalyptus oil added to the steam box during swedan
therapy.

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Stage Four – Deposition [Sthana Samshraya]


This stage in the progression of vata dosha is particularly signi cant because the subtle quality of vata
the entry of vata into weakened tissue [i.e. impaired dhatu agni]. If the integrity of each tissue is intact
optimal function [i.e. dhatu agni] – then vata dosha will not be able to enter into tissue and will therefo
back to the gastrointestinal tract – where it belongs.

Stressing The Importance Of:



preventing the progression of doshic imbalance
maintaining healthy tissue integrity [agni]

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Qualities: Cold – Dry – Light – Mobile – Subtle


As the qualities of vata dosha circulate through the body, the clinical manifestation of disease depend
quality of vata predominates and which tissue is most in uenced by the predominating qualities of va

Very Brie y
Dhatus are similar to tissue. Dhatu comes from the word “dha” which means ‘to hold’. Therefore, dhat
“that” – which hold certain functions; which is similar to our modern understanding of bodily tissue. W
think of dhatu agni as being the tissue’s protective barrier to disease. If this tissue barrier [dhatu agni]
impaired, this allows the qualities of vata dosha to enter the tissue and begin to create clinical signs an
symptoms of disease.

Stage Five – Manifestation [Vyakti]


During this stage of the disease process the rough quality of vata predominates and now the full man
of disease occurs. The rough quality of vata can create conditions of ssures, stulas and excessive ro
scaly skin [i.e. psoriasis] amongst many other health concerns.

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Dry – Light – Mobile – Subtle – Rough
Rough and raw foods will further aggravate the qualities of vata. Instead, we should consider oily and
qualities such as “maha snehana” – combination of oil, ghee, animal fat and bone marrow – applied at
roughness.

 

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As Vata Dosha spreads throughout the body and enters


various bodily tissue [i.e. dhatu] it manifests as charact
signs and symptoms such as …

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Impaired Rasa Dhatu allows for the subtle and mobile qualities of vata to enter into rasa dhat
creating symptoms of fever with chills [vata jvara], dehydration, fatigue, generalized body ache,
Impaired Rakta Dhatu allows vata to enter rakta [blood] dhatu [rakta gata vata]  which may le
impaired circulation creating symptoms of poor circulation, cold hands and feet, blood clots, va
veins, aneurysms, etc.
Impaired Mamsa Dhatu allows vata to enter mamsa [muscle] dhatu [mamsa gata vata] and cr
symptoms of muscle spasms – tics, restless leg syndrome muscle wasting, etc.
Impaired Meda Dhatu allows for vata to enter meda [adipose] dhatu [meda gata vata] which c
lack of lubrication with cracking and popping of ‘dry joints’, dry skin, hernias, displacement of in
organs [i.e. descending kidneys and/or spleen; due to diminished supportive omentum [adipos
Impaired Asthi Dhatu allows for vata to enter into asthi [bone] dhatu [asthi gata vata] which c
symptoms of osteoporosis, lower back pain, hair loss, splitting hair, receding gums, ringing of th
drum – specialized bone], and even thyroid dysfunction.
Impaired Majja Dhatu allows for vata to enter into majja [nerve/bone marrow] tissue [majja g

and may create neurological symptoms of tingling and numbness in extremities, cluster headac
spasms, neuralgia and sciatica, etc.
Impaired Shukra/Artava Dhatu allows for vata to enter into shukra/arthava [male & female
reproductive dhatu and create symptoms of various male and female health concerns.

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Stage Six – Complications [Bheda] 


In this nal stage of the disease process, the clear quality of vata leads to further complications nearly
or “clearing out” the function of the already weakened tissue. Here, the individual should seek immed
a quali ed professional.

Qualities: Cold – Dry – Light – Mobile – Subtle – Rough – Clear

Panchakarma
Once the doshas have begun to signi cantly cause an imbalance or disease, it soon becomes necessa
consider certain puri cation techniques to cleanse the body of excess doshas and toxins [“ama”]. This
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detox-and-rejunivation/)” which involves ve cleansing actions.

Panchakarma is an Ayurvedic puri cation system which helps to remove impurities and toxins from th
physiological channels of the body. With proper puri cation of the body springs forth greater cellular
intelligence allowing for optimal functioning of the body as a whole.

The Five Purifying Actions Of Panchakarma:

vamana: therapeutic vomiting


virechana: purgative or laxative therapy
basti: medicated enema therapy
nasya: nasal administration of medicated oils
rakta moksha: blood-letting; purifying blood

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Resources:
Ayurvedic Perspective On Selected Pathologies, Vasant Lad, BAMS – 2nd Edition Revised
Textbook Of Ayurveda Vol. 3, Vasant Lad, BAMS

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