Three basic forces
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Ayurveda believes in three types of "forces" arising from the influence of the fundamental elements.
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These three forces, or doshas, govern your qualities, and the kind of illnesses that'll plague you.
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The doshas are divided into Vata(Energy, movement, stamina), Pitta(Digestion, body heat), and Kapha(Body Structure, and physical well being).
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Based on your characteristics, an ayurvedic practitioner can propose appropriate remedies, diets, etc.
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Ayurveda believes that matter is manifested in five elements.
In Ayurveda, Ether, Air, Fire, Water, Earth correspond to the five senses; Hearing, Touch, Vision, Taste and Smell respectively.
The Five Elements
Ayurvedic system is based on the interaction of the body, mind and spirit. In Ayurveda the origin of all aspects of existence is consciousness. Matter and Energy are one. Matter is manifested in five elements. Ether (Space), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jal) and Earth (Prithvi).
Ether
Ether is present in the cavities of the mouth, lungs, digestive tract.
Air
Air is present in the movement of muscles beating of the heart, expansion and contraction of the lungs and working of the digestive tract.
Fire
Fire is present in metabolism, body temperature sight and intellect.
Water
Water is present in the digestive juices, saliva, and blood.
Earth
Earth is present in the bones, nails, muscles, tendons, and hair.
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