By Jai Kai

The stages of life relate to the three constitutions or dosha and are important in determining why we think and act in certain ways.

Knowing these stages of life can also be beneficial to our wellness because we can take the appropriate measures to stay balanced and healthy.

Most importantly, when we know what stage of life we are in, we can learn to accept ourselves more fully and embrace what we do in a more positive way.

Ayurveda stages of life

Kapha: From conception to late puberty (around age 15) is considered a Kapha stage of life because at this time we are still in the elements of water and earth, undergoing conception, growth and development.

Tissues are growing, expanding and becoming denser as we put on weight. Because Kapha is connected to emotions... More...