Ayurveda
Ayurveda describes three mental qualities or energies that influence how we think, feel, and behave. What are these three qualities called?
Rajas
Tamas
Kapha
Eat breakfast like a ____
lunch like a ____
and dinner like a ____
Explain
King, Prince, Peasant
Walk me through an ideal day for a Pitta person
cooling, calm, ect
What is one of the most important parts of the first 3 years of a child life
Celebration
What is Nadi Shodhana? (200 bonus points if one ofyou can guide us through it)
Alternet Nostril Breathing
Which dosha, when out of balance, tends to cause mental symptoms like anxiety, racing thoughts, or trouble sleeping?
Vata
What is your Prakriti and Vakriti
P- Constatution Mind/Body type
V- Imbalances
How does each dosha sleep? (100 for each one right)
Vata types often have light, irregular sleep and may struggle with falling or staying asleep due to a restless mind or sensitivity to noise and movement. Their sleep can be easily disturbed and may feel unrefreshing, especially during times of stress or travel.
Pitta types tend to have moderate sleep in quantity but may wake in the early morning hours (around 2–4 a.m.) with a sharp, active mind. They may also experience vivid dreams or night sweats if overheated or overstimulated.
Kapha types usually sleep deeply and heavily, often needing more hours to feel fully rested. They may have a hard time waking up in the morning and can oversleep or feel sluggish if they get too much sleep or sleep in late.
What are the 3 causes of imbalances?
Excessive Contact - Ati Yoga
No Contact -Ayoga
Wrong Contact –Mithya Yoga
Vata- Sesame
Kapha- Mustard seed
Pitta- Coconut
One of the three gunas is associated with clarity, peace, and harmony in the mind. Which guna is this, and how might someone cultivate more of it in daily life?
Satva - following the 8 limbs of yoga
What are the 6 taste?
Sweet
Sour
Salty
Pungent
Bitter
Astringent
The 4 types of Agni?
Sama
Visham - Vata
Tikshn - Pitta
Mand- Kapha
What is Ama and what are 3 symptoms of it?
Blocked Srotas (channels)
Deranged strength
Heaviness
Vata disturbed, not moving properly
Laziness – capacity for work, but no enthusiasm
Indigestion
Repeated spitting
Constipation (obstruction of elimination channels)
No taste for food
Mental and physical fatigue
Which time is associated with which dosha?
6-10 kapha
10-2 pitta
2-6 vata
How might a Kapha person with high tamas experience daily life differently than a Kapha person cultivating sattva? What lifestyle shifts could help shift tamas into sattva?
A Kapha person with high tamas may experience life as heavy, dull, and unmotivated, struggling to get out of bed, feeling emotionally stuck, and lacking inspiration or purpose. They might overeat, oversleep, or isolate, reinforcing inertia and disconnection. In contrast, a Kapha person cultivating sattva still carries Kapha's grounding and calm, but with lightness, clarity, compassion, and steady motivation. They feel emotionally balanced, connected to others, and in tune with their deeper purpose. To shift from tamas to sattva, lifestyle changes include establishing a consistent morning routine, engaging in regular movement (like invigorating yoga or brisk walks), eating light, warm, and spiced foods, spending time in nature or sunlight, and choosing uplifting, heart-centered content and community.
What 3 taste decrease Vata and increase Kapha?
Sweet, Salty & Sour
What are the two most important factors to consider when eating?
Rashi- Quality & Desh – Place
7 Dhatus (100 points for each up to 400) Bonus 100 if you get all 7
rasa (plasma)
rakta (blood)
mamsa (muscle)
meda (adipose / lipids)
asthi (bone)
majja (marrow)
shukra (reproductive essence)
Which Season is associated with which dosha?
Vata Season – Fall to Early Winter
Pitta Season – Summer
Kapha Season – Late Winter through Spring
What are 1-2 symptoms of each dosha being imbalanced, and what is one thing you would do for each to bring balance?
(many examples)
A Kapha person is dating a Vata-Pitta person. What are a few activities they can do together to find balance?
Slow, Grounding Yoga or Nature Walks
Why it works:
Calms Vata’s nervous system
Cools Pitta’s intensity
Gently energizes Kapha
Tip: Try walking barefoot in nature (earthing), practicing breath-based Hatha yoga, or doing a restorative yin session together at sunset.
Cooking Seasonal, Tridoshic Meals Together
Why it works:
Nourishes Kapha with light stimulation
Grounds Vata with warmth and routine
Soothes Pitta with cooling, hydrating foods
Ideas: Try cooking kitchari, roasted root vegetables with fresh herbs, or seasonal soups with digestive spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel.
Swimming or Soaking in Warm Water
Why it works:
Vata is calmed by the water element
Pitta is cooled
Kapha is invigorated by gentle movement
Tip: Try visiting a natural hot spring, warm salt bath, or a float tank together.
Creative Projects with Structure
Why it works:
Vata-Pitta gets to express their creativity and drive
Kapha brings patience, grounding, and emotional support
Ideas: Painting, pottery, photography walks, or even designing a small garden or home project together.
Evening Rituals + Down Time
Why it works:
Calms Vata-Pitta’s tendency to overdo
Gives Kapha the cozy connection they thrive on
Ideas: Journaling, reading aloud, oil massage, candlelit dinners, or watching calming documentaries with herbal tea.
1. Nature (Prakriti)- the nature and degree of balance or imbalance in the physiology
2. Processing (Karan)
3. Combination (Samyoga)
4. Quantity (Rashi)
5. Place (Desh)
6. Time (Kal)
7. Rules for the intake of food (Upayoga Samstha)
8. He who takes food; that which eats; suitability for the individual (Upayokta)
Each of the 5 senses is connected to a dosha- which dosha is linked to which sense? (100 points for each one correct)
👁 Sight – Pitta Dosha
👂 Hearing – Vata Dosha
👃 Smell – Kapha Dosha
👅 Taste – Pitta Dosha
🖐 Touch – Vata Dosha
What is the Ayurvedic perspective on mental health in relation to agni (digestive fire) and ama (toxins)? How can we see this in modern conditions like depression or anxiety?
In Ayurveda, mental health is closely linked to the strength of agni (digestive fire) and the presence of ama (toxins). A strong agni allows us to properly digest not only food but also thoughts and emotions, leading to clarity, resilience, and balanced mental states. When agni is weak or irregular, it can result in mental ama, undigested emotional residue that clogs the mind and nervous system. This can manifest as confusion, depression, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. In conditions like depression, we often see low agni and heavy ama, leading to lethargy and dullness; in anxiety, agni may be erratic, causing overstimulation and instability. Ayurveda emphasizes restoring agni and removing ama through diet, lifestyle, and practices that support clarity, grounding, and emotional processing.