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Ayurveda, energy work, and helping others find greater balance in their lives. I am deeply grateful to every client who has trusted me, supported my work, and been part of this journey.
We are not closing just yet. During this transition period, I will be winding down services and appointments as the practice moves toward its final closing date. I encourage current and returning clients to take advantage of available appointments while services remain available.
Thank you for being part of the Imagine Holistic Health community. Your support and trust over the years have meant more to me than words can express.
With gratitude,
Pete DuMelle
Imagine Holistic Health
Vata
The Vata dosha is said to be made up of the air and ether elements. This means that it has qualities that are similar to these elements. Vata is very much like the wind - it is light, cool, dry and mobile. In the body those people with a Vata nature experience more of these qualities. Their bodies tend to be light, their bones thin, and their skin and hair dry. They often move and speak quickly. When out of balance, they may lose weight, become constipated, and have weakness in their immune and nervous systems.
These qualities are also reflected in the personality. Those with a Vata nature tend to be talkative, enthusiastic, creative, flexible, and energetic. Yet when out of balance, they may also become easily confused and overwhelmed, have difficulty focusing or making decisions, and have trouble sleeping. This becomes more apparent when they are under stress. They are challenged by cool emotions like worry, fear and anxiety.
In order to bring balance to Vata, programs are designed that emphasize the opposing qualities of warmth, heaviness (nourishment), moistness and stability. In the diet this is reflected in the consumption of cooked grains such as rice and cooked vegetables as well as the intake of warm milk with spices. Pungent herbs like ginger that increase internal heat and nourishing herbs like ashwagandha bring balance to Vata.