Different people have different rhythms, and different imbalances in rhythm!

People predominantly of the Air element (called vata in ayurveda) are like the wind – flighty, erratic, gusty! They benefit from some routines and regular rituals to anchor them in time, to help them feel more settled, so their lives can be in better order, allowing them to express their creativity and love of movement.

Fire people (called pitta in ayurveda) are focused – but can also be driven and relentless, leading to burnout and health problems. They need to break their driving rhythm, have short stops to smell the roses, time-out to assess the meaning of their activity within their life goals and values.

Earth and Water people (called kapha in ayurveda) are slow, steady, patient – and sometimes grind to a halt… They can get stuck in sedentariness (think weight gain) and brooding emotions. To pierce that inertia, they need bursts of stimulation – spicy foods, hard exercise, wild nights, passionate sex!

Observe the different rhythms of the animals, from the flitting of the sparrows to the languid meanderings of cows. Which is your rhythm?