The Vata dosha is comprised of Air and Ether energy, meaning it is light and free flowing (just like the wind). If you’ve seen the film American Beauty, there’s a famous scene, quite early on, that shows a paper bag rustling around in the wind on a blustery day. I think that scene is a great way to visualise what the Vata energy looks like. Vata energy is air that’s stirring through space, free-flowing, erratic and unpredictable. The Vata dosha is responsible for movement, so think of it as being the driving force that kick-starts all forms of motion in your mind and body. As one might expect from such an airy and spacey life force, the Vata dosha encompasses predominantly light, dry and cold qualities. It’s always on the move, never sitting still for one moment! Vata is also associated with our creativity and emotional responses to the world.