Subdoshas
Finer aspects
Traditional knowledge for self-reflection – not a substitute for medical advice.
Prana Vata
Seat in the control center (head/brain).
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Udana Vata
Seat in the area of expression and communication.
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Samana Vata
Seat in the center of processing (mid-abdomen).
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Vyana Vata
Distributed throughout the entire system from the emotional center.
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Apana Vata
Seat in the foundation and the center of elimination.
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Pachaka Pitta
Located in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Ranjaka Pitta
Located in the liver and spleen.
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Sadhaka Pitta
Located in the heart.
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Alochaka Pitta
Located in the eyes.
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Bhrajaka Pitta
Located in the skin.
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Kledaka Kapha
Located in the stomach.
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Avalambaka Kapha
Located in the chest and heart.
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Bodhaka Kapha
Located in the tongue and mouth.
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Tarpaka Kapha
Located in the brain and spinal cord.
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Shleshaka Kapha
Located in the joints.
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