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doshas

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doshas (dōˑ·shäs),
n.pl in Ayurveda, the three fundamental principles formed by combination of two elements (mahabhutas) each and that form the basis of homeostasis. See also mahabhutas and tridosha.
Doshas.
Kapha season: Spring–early summer (approx. March–June)

Kapha time: Approx. 6 a.m. (sunrise) to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Kapha period in life cycle: Childhood
Pitta season: Midsummer–early autumn (approx. July–October)

Pitta time: Approx. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Pitta period in life cycle: Adulthood
Vata season: Late autumn–winter (approx. October– February)

Vata time: Approx. 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. (sunrise) and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Vata period in life cycle: Old age

Vata period in life cycle: Old age


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The importance of knowing Ayurveda doshas are as important as knowing the basics of Ayurveda itself Ayurveda is a traditional medical practice that has been handed down over thousands of years through generations and generations India The importance of knowing Ayurveda doshas are as important as knowing the basics of Ayurveda itself.
Ayurveda Vata is considered the most important and significant among all three doshas in Indian Ayurveda medicine practice It is said the Ayurveda Kapha and Ayurveda Pitta could render useless and helpless without Vata Ayurveda Vata is considered the most important and significant among all three doshas in Indian Ayurveda medicine practice.
There are differences in the indigestion caused in people due to vata, pitta and kapha doshas.
 
 
 
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