Taste is made from the same five elements that make up the Doshas: Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth and each taste has an effect on Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Taste is a very important factor among the active principles of a substance. The quality is experienced by the organ of taste (tongue). Sweet (water +earth) decreases Vata and Pitta, increases Kapha Sour (earth + fire) decreases Vata, increases Pitta and Kapha Salty (water + fire) decreases Vata, increases Pitta and Kapha Pungent (fire + air) increases Vata and Pitta, decreases Kapha Bitter (air + space) increases Vata, decreases Pitta and Kapha Astringent (air +earth) increases Vata, decreases Pitta and Kapha #vedarjana #rishikeshspirit #AppliedYogaStudio #Rishikesh #ayurveda #panchkarma #retreat #rejuvintation #workshop #yogateachertraining