Vata is the subtle energy of movement, activity, and sensation. Made up of space and air, it carries the qualities of coldness, lightness, dryness, roughness, clarity, irregularity, and mobility. Think of the wind - light, shifting, and constantly moving - and you begin to get a feel for vata’s nature.

Each of the six Ayurvedic tastes denotes a particular biological function and energetic influence that creates changes in our system.