The OWL Reset was created with Ayurveda in mind. Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine developed in India over 5,000 years ago, and at the core of its wisdom is a simple but profound truth: every human being has a unique mind – body constitution. This constitution is shaped by our environment, the foods we eat, the rhythms of our lifestyle, our stress levels, and even the seasons we live within.
In Ayurveda, there are three primary bio-energies - called doshas - that make up our constitution: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Everything in the universe (including us) is composed of five elements: ether (space), air, fire, water, and earth. Each dosha is a different expression of these elements in combination.
- Vata is made of ether and air - light, mobile, expansive, and subtle.
- Pitta is made of fire and water - transformative, hot, sharp, and spreading.
- Kapha is made of water and earth - heavy, slow, grounded, and stable.
We are all made up of all three doshas, but in different ratios and patterns. This unique blend is what Ayurveda refers to as your constitution.
If Vata is dominant for you, you may be naturally creative, intuitive, quick-thinking, and free-spirited. When Vata is out of balance, excess air and space can show up as dryness (skin, hair, bowels), anxiety, scattered thinking, difficulty sleeping, or feeling ungrounded.
If Pitta is dominant, you’re likely driven, focused, intelligent, and sharp-witted. When Pitta is out of balance, excess fire can manifest as inflammation, irritability, frustration, judgment, skin issues, overheating, or digestive acidity.
If Kapha is dominant, you may be steady, nurturing, calm, and deeply grounded. When Kapha is out of balance, excess earth and water can lead to lethargy, stagnation, low motivation, emotional heaviness, congestion, or weight gain.
How the OWL Reset Supports All Three Doshas
The OWL Reset is designed to gently bring the body back into balance - supporting digestion (Ayurveda’s most prized bodily process), calming inflammation, and restoring the gut’s natural intelligence. It is intentionally customizable, allowing small shifts so that Vata, Pitta, and Kapha types can all feel nourished rather than depleted.
Here are a few simple ways to tailor the Reset depending on your constitution:
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Supporting Vata: Focus on warmth, moisture, and regularity in meals and rest. Feel free to incorporate root veggies into your Reset from the Approved Foods list, just make sure to cook them in healthy oils and spices. Practice grounding routines. Avoid skipping meals or over-cleansing. Consistency is medicine for Vata.
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Supporting Pitta: Focus on cooling, soothing, and anti-inflammatory foods and practices during your Reset. Lean into bitter and sweet foods - think dark leafy greens and berries - and plenty of hydration. Favor gentle movement. The Reset helps dial down excess fire.
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Supporting Kapha: Focus on lightness, stimulation, and movement during your Reset. Favor warming spices like cinnamon and black pepper, easy to digest and light foods from the Approved Foods list, shorter eating windows (intermittent fasting is great here), and energizing lifestyle practices. The Reset helps wake up digestion and clear stagnation without harsh restriction.
What’s My Constitution?
If you’re curious to learn more about your specific Ayurvedic constitution-and how to work with it beyond the Reset - I offer one-on-one calls where we explore your unique doshic makeup, current imbalances, digestion patterns, and lifestyle rhythms. These sessions are designed to give you personalized guidance so you can eat, live, and care for your body in a way that actually feels supportive and sustainable (we will talk about herbalism as well!)
Ayurveda is about awareness, adaptability, and learning how to listen to your body. The OWL Reset is a beautiful place to begin that conversation. Let’s chat!
Sophia Avramides
Sophia Avramides is an herbalist, Ayurvedic health coach at OWL Venice, and storyteller who loves to weave together ancient wisdom with modern ritual. As the founder of Avraveda, she crafts botanical elixirs, educates on herbal alchemy, and guides others in aligning with nature’s rhythms. Whether she’s coaching, learning, creating, or writing about the plants that have changed her life, Sophia brings curiosity, depth, and a little pixie dust to everything she does.