Ayurveda and Breath - A Discourse by H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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It is very interesting to notice the relationship between the breath and the different Doshas in the body, namely Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These three Dosas affect certain parts of the body more than the other parts.

For example, Vata Dosha is predominant in the lower part of the body i.e., the stomach and intestines. Diseases like gastric problems and joint aches are due to Vata imbalance. Kapha Dosha is predominant in the middle part of the body. A cough is mainly a result of Kapha imbalance. Perhaps the word cough has come from the Sanskrit word Kapha. And pitta affects the upper part of the body i.e., the head. A short temper is a sign of Pitta.

So Vata, Kapha, Pitta are dominant in three different parts of the body. In Yoga or breathing techniques, the three stage of Pranayama has an effect on these three Doshas. Among the different pranayama and other breathing technique, there are specific breathing exercises for the lower, middle and upper parts of the body. If you have done three stages of pranayanma, you might have noticed that after doing it you feel that the Doshas in your body have altered.

Note: Read ‘Ayurveda and Breath by H.H. Sri Sri Ravishankar’ for more