A New Way of Being Ayurveda & Learning to Listen to Your Body – with Kate Siraj
Aug 26, 2025
Kate Siraj, an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher, shares insights into the ancient wellness system that emphasizes understanding our unique body types. She explains the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—and how they influence our physical and mental states. Kate emphasizes the importance of recognizing early signs of imbalance, like disrupted sleep or energy dips. Instead of following rigid wellness trends, she encourages tuning into personal hunger cues and seasonal practices to foster self-compassion and holistic health.
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Eat When Your Body Signals Hunger
- Reconnect with hunger signals and eat when your body shows real appetite rather than by the clock.
- Let that regular hunger-based eating restore digestion and bodily awareness before changing other habits.
Doshas: Constitution Vs Imbalance
- Doshas are combinations of five elements and form psychosomatic patterns that shape mind and body.
- Your constitution is your natural dosha mix, which differs from temporary imbalances you may be experiencing now.
Balance Doshas With Opposites
- Use opposite qualities to rebalance doshas: add grounding/heaviness for Vata and cooling for Pitta.
- Spot early uncomfortable signs and apply simple opposite measures before problems escalate.