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Know Your Dosha

Know Your Dosha

February 15, 2026 5 min read

Understand your natural constitution and what your body truly needs.

In Ayurveda, every individual carries a unique combination of three natural energies — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These subtle forces influence your skin, hair, digestion, sleep patterns, emotional responses, and overall vitality.

When your dominant dosha is supported, balance feels natural.
When it becomes aggravated, small signs begin to appear — dryness, sensitivity, excess oiliness, premature greying, or increased shedding.

Understanding your constitution is not about labeling yourself.
It is about aligning your rituals with your true nature.


The Three Doshas Explained

Vata

Energy of movement and lightness

Vata governs circulation, breath, and nervous system activity.
When balanced, it brings creativity and vitality.
When elevated, it may express as dryness, brittleness, irregular routines, or restlessness.

Common tendencies:
• Dry scalp
• Frizzy or fragile hair
• Light sleep
• Sensitivity to cold weather

Vata thrives on warmth, nourishment, and consistency.


Pitta

Energy of heat and transformation

Pitta governs metabolism, focus, and intensity.
When balanced, it supports clarity and strength.
When elevated, it may show as scalp sensitivity, inflammation, early greying, or excess heat.

Common tendencies:
• Warm or reactive scalp
• Acne or redness
• Strong appetite
• Sensitivity to hot climates

Pitta thrives on cooling, calming, and moderation.


 Kapha

Energy of structure and stability

Kapha governs strength, resilience, and immunity.
When balanced, it creates dense, strong hair and steady energy.
When elevated, it may show as heaviness, oiliness, buildup, or sluggish growth.

Common tendencies:
• Thick or oily scalp
• Product accumulation
• Water retention
• Sensitivity to damp climates

Kapha thrives on lightness, stimulation, and movement.


Signs Your Dosha May Be Imbalanced

Imbalance is not a flaw. It is simply a signal.

You may notice:

• Persistent dryness or breakage (often Vata-related)
• Premature greying or scalp heat (often Pitta-related)
• Hair fall with heaviness or buildup (often Kapha-related)
• Concerns that worsen with season changes
• Fluctuating results from products

When you understand the underlying energy, you respond earlier and more gently.


Seasonal Influence

Your dosha is also influenced by climate and time of year.

Dry, cold seasons may elevate Vata.
Intense summer heat may aggravate Pitta.
Cool, damp weather may increase Kapha.

The oil that feels nourishing in winter may feel too heavy in summer.
The ritual that works one season may require adjustment in another.

Ayurveda encourages seasonal awareness — not rigid routines.


Why Knowing Your Dosha Matters

One oil does not suit everyone.
One routine cannot solve every concern.

When your ritual aligns with your constitution:

• Hair feels stronger and more resilient
• Scalp balance improves naturally
• Seasonal fluctuations become manageable
• Care becomes preventive rather than reactive

This is the difference between trend-based beauty and personalised wellness.

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