The Doshas
Three Mind-Body Constitutions
The five elements exist within each of us, in various proportions, known as your Dosha. These three principles (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), which we can think of as air, fire, and earth, are the forces that govern every natural function and regulate every process within our mind and body.
Since each of us is a unique expression of nature, we each have an inherent tendency towards one or more of these principles. This explains why we each respond so differently to the same stimulus. Some of us are naturally earthier, while others are more fiery or airy.
