As mentioned in earlier post, Vata dosha is one of the shaaririk dosha , and is having the dominancy of air and ether elements. In this post, we'll explore more about the Vata Dosha, its types, its functions, its locations in our body, etc. The word Vata translates into air. Just like all the movements in world is due to air element, all the movements in our body is due to Vata Dosha. Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash If we relate it with modern concepts, it can be compared with the nervous activity of our body, as all the movements are due to nervous system, whether voluntary or involuntary. Locations of Vata Dosha* Basti (Urinary bladder), Pureeshadhan (Rectum), Kati (Hip region), Sakhti (Lower extremities), Pakvashya (Intestines), are the general sites of Vata dosha, though all the three doshas are present in whole body. From these sites, Pakvashya is considered the main site of Vata dosha. Functions of...