Vata energy is made up of the elements space and air, and this energy controls movement and circulation within our bodies. This includes all voluntary and involuntary movement. For example, Vata controls the movement that makes our blood flow, the movement of our breath, and how our nervous system flows. On a mental level, Vata moves the subtle energy of prana - or vital life force - flowing through our body. This vital force is responsible for our sense, our mind, and our consciousness.

Pitta energy is made up of the elements fire and water. It is responsible for all of the chemical transformations within our body. To make chemical transformations possible, you need heat or fire. For example, during digestion, there is a transformation of nutrients into energy or there is a transformation of nutrients into healthy cells within our bodies. On a mental level, Pitta is responsible for digesting or processing our thoughts, so they don't hang around and make us crazy.

Kapha energy is made up of the elements water and earth. Kapha's stabilizing energy grounds and nourishes our bodies, and it lubricates our tissues and joints. Kapha also regulates the balance of water in all of our systems, such as the fluids in the brain, blood, and cells. On a mental level, Kapha energy regulates our clarity and comprehension of information. It also is responsible for how well our memory functions. It protects our nervous system by its nourishing and grounding force.