Ancient wisdom · Present healingUnderstand your dosha
From the ancient science of Ayurveda comes the understanding that each of us is born with a unique energetic constitution. The three doshas govern how your body functions, how your mind processes experience, and how you respond to the world.
Vata
The energy of movement & creativity
Vata governs motion, breath, and the nervous system. When in balance, it brings creativity, enthusiasm, and inspiration. When out of balance, anxiety and scattered energy arise.
- Light
- Quick
- Imaginative
- Sensitive
You may recognise yourself if
your mind races ahead of your body, ideas arrive faster than you can finish them, and routine feels like a cage — until you finally have one.
A small ritual
Warm, grounding meals and going to bed at the same time each night.
Pitta
The energy of transformation & leadership
Pitta governs digestion, metabolism, and transformation. When in balance, it brings sharp intellect, courage, and decisive leadership. When out of balance, intensity and burnout emerge.
- Focused
- Driven
- Sharp
- Decisive
You may recognise yourself if
you are the one who gets things done — and the one who finds it hardest to stop.
A small ritual
A pause before you respond. Cool water, an evening walk, and permission to be less than perfect.
Kapha
The energy of stability & nourishment
Kapha governs structure, growth, and immunity. When in balance, it brings steadiness, compassion, and deep nourishment. When out of balance, heaviness and resistance to change set in.
- Grounded
- Steady
- Compassionate
- Resilient
You may recognise yourself if
you are the steady presence everyone relies on, but beginning something new can feel like moving a mountain.
A small ritual
Move early in the day, and say yes to one small new thing each week.
Most of us carry all three, in our own unique proportion. Knowing yours is the beginning of living with your nature, rather than against it.
Which energy leads in you?
Eight simple questions about your body, mind and habits. Choose the answer that has been true for most of your life, not just this week.
Live with your nature, not against it
Understanding your dosha is a beginning. With Malvika, you can bring that awareness into your days, your relationships and the way you rest and work.