Create a Beautiful Healing Environment

Summary Doshas for the Healing Sleep Sanctuary
 

Oils for the body
Vata:  Sesame, almond olive, castor, ghee mustard
Pitta:  Coconut, sesame, sunflower, olive, ghee
Kapha:  Mustard, sesame, sunflower, corn 

Herbal Additions
Vata:  Ashwagandha, bala, calamus, passionflower, jasmine,
Pitta:  Brahmi, coriander, gotu kola, guduchi, jatamansi, licorice, manjistha, sandalwood
Kapha:  Bala, purnarnava, chitrak, calamus, juniper, rosemary

Essential Oils
Vata:  Basil bergamot, cardamom, cinnamon, geranium, ginger, orange, nutmeg, musk, rose, sandalwood
Pitta:  Chamomile, fennel, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mint, Melissa, neroli, rose sandalwood 
Kapha:  Cinnamon, close, clary sage, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, juniper, rosemary

Space and Lighting
Vata:  Inviting, safe, womb-like spaces with soft dim lighting
Pitta:  Clean functionally neat spaces, lit at first, then  smoothly dimmed
Kapha:  Delicate and pretty, lights a bit brighter than the others.

 Temperature and air
Vata:  NO drafts! warm
Pitta:  Fresh and clean air.  Not too much heat.  Soft fan may be preferred.
Kapha:  Middle range of temperature. 

Linens
Vata:  Flannel sheets, down comforters, soft or raw silk
Pitta:  Crisp high quality cotton sheets, cotton blanket
Kapha:  Patterns and colors, mohair or chenille covers are examples.

Colors
Vata:  Warm shades, regular patterns, not busy.  Indigo blue is liked.
Pitta:  White cream, sea tones, colors from nature
Kapha:  Bright gem colors, bold designs, patterns

Healing Touch
Vata:  Slow long, nourishing stokes and gentle circles.
Pitta:  Precise, confident work.  Efficiency.
Kapha:  1.Firm, energetic with variety
2.  Gentle movements for lymph

Music
Vata:  Calm gentle instrumental.  Flutes are good.
Pitta:  Nature sounds, piano, strings, melodic
Kapha:  Inspiring upbeat, even light jazz.

Communication
Vata:  Encourage silence, and subtle communication.    
Pitta:  Friendly, open, non-competitive communication. Humor.
Kapha:  Use a few words.  Spicy. Upbeat.

Aroma
Vata:  Sweet floral
Pitta:  Light fresh scents
Kapha:  Rich, exotic woody aromas

 
 
Collated from the writings of Melanie and Robert Sachs.

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