5 SUBTYPES OF VATA DOSHA: subtypes located from brain to lungs
Location Function
1) Udana- throat & above speech, memory, capacity for effort, strength of will,
clarity of sensory impressions
2) Prana- b/w diaphragm immediate nourishment of vital force, inhalation,
& throat exhalation, heartbeat, movement of food through esophagus into stomach
3) Samana- b/w diaphragm balances prana & apana, movement of food through
& navel stomach & small intestine, absorption of nutrients GI tract from digested food, kindles agni
4) Apana- b/w navel & anus delayed nourishment of vital force, excretion of urine,
pelvic cavity feces, flatus, semen, menstrual fluid, fetus
5) Vyana- whole body but esp. governs circulation of blood & other fluids throughout
bones, legs, & arms body, transmits nervous impulses to & from periphery, locomotion, perspiration
(DurveA:1:16)
VATA DOSHA AND ITS SUB-TYPES
VATA ... (vayu), wind... Ether - Air QUALITIES SITES FUNCTIONS GOVERNS TYPES
Dry
COLON Freshness Respiration Prana (Brain)
Light Pelvic Creativity Thinking Udana (Diaphragm/Throat)
Cold
Lower Back Suppleness Blinking Vyana (Heart) Circulates
Rough Thighs Movements Jumping Samana (Intestines)
Subtle Bones Sensory Motor
Twitching Apana (Colon/Pelvic/ Elimination)
Mobile Ear Stimulates Secretions Ingestion
Clear Skin (Organ of Touch) Voluntary and Involuntary Move-ments
All Voluntary Actions and All Involuntary Actions
Dispersing Cavities
Creation of Impulses
Happiness
Astringent Nervous System Reflexes
Freshness
Colors: Blue and Purple
Expression of Emotions
Joy
(Ammons:22-23)