Yoga For Each Dosha
Vata
In working with a vata imbalance or practicing yoga during the vata season, the qualities you want to try to encourage are:
Slow, smooth, steady, flowing, warm, grounding through the feet and long relaxation.
Poses:
Sun salutation sequence
Mountain pose
Warrior I pose
Warrior II pose
Side angle pose
Tree pose
Cobra pose
Child's pose
Seated forward bending pose
Reclined twisting pose
Legs up the wall pose
Long resting pose
Pitta
In working with a pitta imbalance or practicing yoga during the pitta season, the qualities you want to try to encourage are:
Cooling, light and joyful, creative, work at 80% effort, non-judgemental, focus on the exhalation and work at a moderate pace.
Poses:
Child's pose
Mountain pose
Chair pose
Revolved chair pose
Standing forward bending pose
Side angle pose
Revolved side angle pose
Cobra pose
1/2 Boat pose
Bridge pose
Seated forward bending pose
Kapha
In working with a kapha imbalance or practicing yoga during the kapha season, the qualities you want to try to encourage are:
Vigorous, warming, strong movement, forcefull breath, lifted chest, sharp focus, challenge yourself, keep moving, practice with precision and alignment.
Poses:
Mountain Pose
Sun salutation sequence
Chair pose
Warrior I pose
Warrior II pose
Reverse warrior pose
Cobra pose
Bow pose
Side plank pose
Reclined twisting pose
Cow face pose
Resting pose with an open and lifted chest