…Ayurveda believes that what we take in through our senses affects our overall health and balance. This means that … the sights we see … impact our well-being in either a positive or counterproductive manner.
In the past weeks we observed what makes a person dominant in a dosha of Pitta (Fire and Water), Vata (Air and Space), or Kapha (Earth and water).
If you have not taken a test or visited with an Ayurvedic practictioner, you might be able to guess what your dominant dosha is by how you react to certain colors.
Here is a brief list for each dosha of Ayurvedic description of colors in association with each dosha.
giant green luscious mountain with flowing water (AI)
For Kapha Dominant People
Kapha Balancing Colors:
vibrant orange, red and yellow to uplift
neon pink, green, purple, yellow and orange to activate
white and silver to lighten
Colors to Avoid:
cooling blue and turquoise
warming and grounding colors like burgundy, brown, tan and olive green
flame (AI)
For Pitta Dominant People
Pitta Balancing Colors:
cooling colors like blue, turquoise and purple to soothe
light colors like silver and white to soften
Colors to Avoid:
red, orange and yellow due to their warming effects
neon colors as they are too activating for pitta
astronaut in space with planets (AI)
For Vata Dominant People
Vata Balancing Colors:
shades of orange and yellow to bring warmth and joy
earth tones like burgundy, sienna, sand and clay to center
grounding greens to connect with the earth
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Colors to Avoid:
cooling shades like silver, white and blue as they are too cooling for vata
bright, neon colors like highlighter yellow, fluorescent pink and day-glo orange as they are too activating for vata
These are general guidelines and of course visit the linked article to learn more of why, related to the background of the doshas.
In the meantime think about what colors make you feel balanced, what you find what works for others as well, what you remember of well being.
Enjoy your discovery!
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