Six Rasas & Doshas

According to Ayurvedic belief, everything in the universe – living or not – is interconnected. Good health is achieved when your mind, body, and spirit are in harmony with the universe. A disruption of this harmony can lead to poor health and sickness. It's believed that every person is made of a combination of five basic elements found in the universe: space, air, fire, water, and earth. These combine in the human body to form three life forces or energies, called doshas. They control how your body works.

The three doshas are Vata (space and air), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (water and earth). Each person usually has one dominant dosha, sometimes two, and rarely all three. The balance among these doshas is said to explain individual differences and susceptibility to disease.

Vata is considered the most powerful of the three doshas. It controls basic body functions, like how cells divide. It also controls your mind, breathing, blood flow, heart function, and the ability to get rid of body waste through the intestines.

Pitta controls digestion, metabolism (how well you break down foods), and certain hormones that are linked to your appetite. Things that can disrupt this dosha include eating sour foods, fatigue, spending too much time in the sun, or emotional upset.

Kapha controls muscle growth, body strength and stability, weight, and your immune system. You can disrupt this dosha by sleeping during the day, eating too many sweet foods, and eating or drinking items that have too much salt or water.

Rasa (taste) is a fundamental concept in Ayurveda. It encompasses a total sensory experience involving the nose, tongue, and throat, based on six types of rasas: madhura (sweet), amla (sour), lavana (salty), katu (pungent), tikta (bitter), and kasaya (astringent). Our menu is meticulously crafted to balance these six tastes, promoting homeostasis and overall health. The six tastes, or "rasas," are thought to have a significant impact on the body's dosha balance. 

However, it’s important to understand that these are general guidelines and may not apply equally to everyone. Ayurveda places great emphasis on individual constitution (prakruti) and current state of balance/imbalance (vikruti), and dietary choices are typically tailored to the individual after considering a variety of factors beyond just seasonal influences.