Sanskrit Name: वात-कर्म
Vata, composed of air and ether, governs all movement and communication in the body.
Key Functions:
Prana Vayu – Controls respiration, brain activity, and circulation of prana.
Udana Vayu – Governs speech, exhalation, and mental clarity.
Samana Vayu – Regulates digestion and nutrient absorption.
Apana Vayu – Manages elimination (urine, stool, menstruation) and reproduction.
Vyana Vayu – Controls blood circulation, movement, and flexibility.
Overall Role:
Regulates nervous system and thoughts.
Supports digestion, elimination, and circulation.
Influences speech, creativity, and enthusiasm.
Balanced Vata = Energy, creativity, and mental sharpness.
Imbalanced Vata = Anxiety, dryness, bloating, joint pain, and insomnia.
Alternate Name(s): Functions of vata