Vishoka Meditation® 40-Day Practice (January 2026) 
Vishoka Meditation® Course 
Somatic Psychology of Yoga – Working with the Embodied Mind 
Yoga and Vedanta – Twin Engines of Sadhana 
Foundations of Yoga Wisdom 
December 27, 2018
6 min
We all have a certain amount of vata, the air element in ayurveda, in our nature—it is that which moves us. When we feel overwhelmed, unstable, or unsafe, our vata tends to dominate and we respond to stress by running away. Kathryn Templeton takes an in-depth look at this dosha’s relationship to stress, and offers practical tips for staying creative, fluid, and free in the face of fear.
