Doshas & Love

Since it is Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be fun to share how your particular combination of doshas relate to the way you give and receive love.

Let us recap about the definition of a dosha in Ayurveda. Ayurveda is based on the idea that the world is made up of five elements - air, space, earth, water, and fire. A dosha is defined as a combination of these elements which make up three main energies that are responsible for a person’s psychological, mental, and emotional health. An individual typically has one predominant dosha and a secondary dosha. I will discuss each of these three doshas: vata, pitta, and kapha’s love personalities and ways to show them love.

Vata Dosha Love Personality:

Vata’s are comprised of air and space. They love to travel from one place to another and flutter from one thing to the next. Vata’s tend to fall in love quickly, and fall out of love just as quick. They are filled with ideas and find interest in creative minds who like to try new things.

Ways to show Vata’s love:

Plan surprises!! Vata’s love adventure and to experience new destinations. Put on some music and dance the night away together. Help them get grounded by treating them to a warm, delicious meal and gift them with oils that they can warm up and indulge in!

Pitta Dosha Love Personality:

Pitta’s are comprised of fire and water. They are filled with passion and their love burns strong. They run hot and are fiery when they believe they have found their match. They can be competitive with their loved one and tend to want to rule the show.

Ways to show Pitta’s love:

Pitta’s believe in quality over quantity. If you gift them something, make sure it is of utmost quality. They use their sense of smell a lot, so burn some candles with rose, sandalwood, or jasmine scents. Engage in a healthy debate or play a fun game with them. Have some cooling beverages nearby like cucumber water or mint water to cool down the heat.

Kapha Dosha Love Personality:

Kapha’s are comprised of earth and water. In balance, they are grounded and love to cuddle and hold onto their loved one for as long as possible. They are creatures of habit and love to keep a routine and are content with being with their one true love for their whole life.

Ways to show Kapha’s love:

Kapha’s are filled with intense sentiment, so write them a poem or a thoughtful card once in a while. They love sweets, so bake them something to satisfy their sweet tooth. To help balance their desire to stay in, plan a nice walk outdoors at the beach or the park. Pack a picnic afterwards with lots of blankets to stay warm.

I hope you found these tips beneficial. Remember, even though your loved one has a dominant dosha, we are all made up of a combination of all three doshas. Mix and match depending on the environment, mood, or situation. Have fun!