Why are we all different?

Melinda Papp • 1 May 2020

And why do we need different fuel to feel the best

We are all different that’s a fact, but have you ever wondered why? How can some people be hyperactive and change their mind all the time, while others are peaceful and prefer stillness? Why are some so interested in food and others can forget about eating even when they are hungry? Why are there so many different shapes and sizes? Ayurveda has the answer for those questions, it explains nicely how every human on this planet can be so different.

In Ayurveda every organic and non-organic matter is made up of the five elements air, ether, fire, water and earth. These elements are the building blocks of life. We are all born with different proportions of these elements in our body and mind (depends on the father and mother’s constitution, if they had any imbalances at conception, the time of year conception took place etc.). The manifestation of the elements are the doshas, Vata (air + ether), pitta (fire + water) and kapha (earth + water). Many people have one main dosha, some have two dominant doshas and few have all 3 in similar proportions.

Vata can never get too warm, have cold feet and hands, has dry skin and hair. She talks a lot, have lots of crazy and creative ideas and is always on the move.

Pitta is the organiser, the one who has a plan and organised enough to execute it. Very smart and quick thinking but can get hangry so feed them on time or they will eat you!

Kapha is the one who is well cushioned, and has a huge heart, likes to cook and feed others. Prefers to stay still but would benefit from exercising the most!

Of course, there is more to each bundle of energies than the above but this gives you a pretty good idea where you or your loved ones might fit in. Once you know which energies are dominating your body and mind it will be easier to stay in balance and enjoy a healthy and happy life. Imbalances in the long run can lead to diseases. It’s good to bear in mind it’s always easier to fix an imbalance than a disease. Once you feel something is not all right probably one or more elements need rebalancing in your body.

Before or during my consultations or massages I always try to find which elements are out of balance in the body and then I suggest nutritional changes to bring it back to balance and during massages use medicated Ayurvedic oils on the body for the same reason. If you would like to know more about how to stay in balance or get back to balance don't hesitate to contact me as I love spreading the goodness of Ayurveda.

We can either book in a 15 min free consultation over the phone or you can email me your questions and I’ll be happy to answer them.

Hope to hear from you soon and keep safe,

Melinda x

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