Prana vata is the first sub-dosha of vata. Vata is usually called "the leading dosha". Since it is the only mobile dosha, it is somehow involved in all movement and change in the body. Thus, it can lead the other doshas both in and out of balance, depending on how you live. Prana vata has the same function, so it is the leading sub-dosha. Prana means life force, and it is prana vata that spreads life in our bodies. Thus, it is also related to breathing. It has its seat in the head and controls the central nervous system. When the thoughts just spin in the head in an uncoordinated stream - then prana and vata are out of balance. But imbalances in prana vata can also cause sleep difficulties, headaches, worry, anxiety, neurological diseases, asthma and other diseases of the respiratory system etc. And in its role as the leading sub-dosha, prana vata is always somehow involved in all pain conditions and in the onset of all health problems – and in their healing. In balance, prana vata gives us enthusiasm, clear thinking, creativity, well-functioning minds and a generally healthy body. To keep prana in balance, it can be good to think about the following points:
• Meditate, especially TM, is good.
• Do calm, soothing yoga such as Maharishi Yoga Asanas with closed eyes and full attention to the body. Rest in the postures and enjoy them.
• Avoid stress. Be happy with what you have time for instead of worrying about what you don't have time for or rushing through the activities.
• Do oil massage, abhyanga, calm and focused.
• Avoid splitting the mind. Don't multitask; all research shows it's ineffective, so do one thing at a time.
• Go to bed early in the evenings.
• Avoid all screens in the evening. Also, try to reduce screen time in general, especially noisy and intense things.
• Hug those you care about. Loving body contact is prana vata's best friend.
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