Ep #154: Kapha, Pitta, Vata: Understanding Ayurveda's Three Body Types with Akshay Bhat

In this episode, Akshay Bhat, an Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga teacher, delves into the Ayurvedic principles of health and the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. He explains that Ayurveda views health as a balance between physical, mental, and spiritual aspects, emphasizing that one’s dosha is just a piece of the larger puzzle of well-being. Akshay discusses how understanding these doshas can help individuals tailor their lifestyles, diets, and routines for optimal health. Vata, associated with movement, can lead to issues like back pain when imbalanced. Pitta, linked to fire and digestion, can cause inflammation if not balanced. Kapha individuals, with slower, heavier constitutions, may thrive on more intense exercise. The speakers highlight the importance of knowing your unique constitution to maintain a balanced lifestyle, stressing that what works for one may not work for another.They also explore the concept of circadian rhythms and how aligning daily routines with Ayurvedic principles can promote overall health. The discussion encourages listeners to embrace their unique constitution and take steps toward better self-care through Ayurveda. Episode Chapters:00:00:00 - Ayurvedic Doshas and Yoga Practice00:03:23 - Ayurvedic Holistic Health: Balancing Doshas and the Path to Wellbeing00:08:15 - The Puzzle of Life: Always Something Missing00:10:41 - The Principles of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha00:15:47 - Understanding Vata Body Type and Personality00:18:11 - Understanding Dosha Constitutions in Ayurveda00:20:59 - Addressing Root Causes of Imbalance00:22:30 - Cheetah-Like Metabolism and Exercise Needs for Pitta Types00:25:29 - The Role of Kapha in Yoga and Fitness00:29:37 - Understanding Your Ayurvedic Body Type00:32:08 - Finding Your Dosha: The Value of a Doctor's Evaluation00:34:37 - Exploring Ayurvedic Doshas for Self-Understanding00:42:48 - Finding Your Unique Nutrition Approach00:45:42 - Discover Your Ayurvedic ConstitutionAkshay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akshaybhatyoga/---About Going Pro Yoga:At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample: - All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment - Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows - FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations - Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience - Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Start your 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!For more information about in-person trainings in Bali,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings⁠⁠⁠⁠