noun
- In Ayurveda, the three fundamental energies or humors (vata, pitta, and kapha) that govern physiological and psychological functions in the body.
Usage: Ayurvedic medicine; Often used in plural form; From Sanskrit
Examples
- According to Ayurvedic practitioners, balancing your doshas is essential for good health.
- The three doshas—vata, pitta, and kapha—represent different constitutional types.
- An imbalance in the doshas can lead to illness and discomfort.
- Many Ayurvedic treatments are designed to harmonize the doshas.
- Your dominant dosha determines your body type and personality traits in Ayurvedic theory.