# The Three Doshas: Understanding Your Ayurvedic Constitution In Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, everything in the universe is composed of five elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements combine to form three fundamental energies called doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. ## Vata: The Energy of Movement Vata is composed of space and air elements. It governs all movement in the body and mind. ## Pitta: The Energy of Transformation Pitta combines fire and water elements, governing digestion, metabolism, and transformation. ## Kapha: The Energy of Structure Kapha is made of earth and water, providing structure, stability, and lubrication. ## Finding Your Constitution Your unique combination of these doshas is called your Prakriti—your natural constitution.