THE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF VATA, PITA AND KAPHA

Vata governs bodily functions concerned with nerve function and movement, such as blood circulation, breathing, blinking and the beating of the heart.

Pitta governs bodily functions concerned with heat, metabolism, and energy production. These include digestion, absorption, and nutrition and body temperature.

Kapha governs bodily functions concerned with physical structure, stablity and fluid balance.

	VATA
	PITTA
	KAPHA