In Ayurveda, balance not only takes place at the physical level,
but at the levels of mind, body and soul. There are three
operating principles of nature, or doshas... While we cannot see
these doshas, we see the effect that they have on our mind and
body. They operate as "metabolic principles." Each person is
born with a unique combination of each of these three doshas,
which make up his or her mind/body type. The goal is to find
your particular mind/body type and keep it in balance for
optimum health and happiness. This balance is achieved through
diet, exercise, and lifestyle. Vata-type people are generally
thin and find it hard to gain weight. Because of this, Vatas
have very little energy reserve and can tire easily and get
themselves out of balance. Vatas need to get sufficient rest and
not overdo things, stay warm, and keep a regular lifestyle
routine. The Vata dosha controls all movement in the body,
including breathing, digestion, and nerve impulses from the
brain. When Vata is out of balance, anxiet