💗 In the previous posts of What is Ayurveda, we discussed how the universe is made up of the 5 elements which is: earth, water, fire, air, and ether.

💗 The 5 elements combine in pairs to form 3 interactions called doshas. Doshas are each of the 3 energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) that are constantly moving and changing within the body, and regulate physiological & physical activity.

💗 Your doshic balance is based on the proportion of particular traits that you have in your nature (characterized by the elements of earth, water, fire, air, and ether.) Everyone has a unique genetic blue print that is very different from person to person which is called Prakruti or individual constitution; a constant factor that does not change throughout life. The Sanskrit prefix “pra” means “original” and “kruti” means “creation.” 

💗 Our own unique genetic blue print, is given to us at birth. How so? When your Father’s sperm, and Mother’s egg unite at the time of fertilization is when your constitution is formed. Your parents, constitution, and the Vata, Pitta, Kapha factors from your parent’s bodies that are predominant and flowing at the moment, due to the time, the season, the emotional state, and their union as a couple all have an influence on the individual. It is at the moment of conception that the individual’s physical, and psychological tendencies become fixed. 

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