one of the three bodily humours.

the dosha responsible for all movement in the body, biological air humor.

One of the three humours or `Doshas` described in Ayurvedic (see Ayurveda) texts. Vata Dosha governs key functions related to the air and space elements in the body, including transmission of nervous impulses, thoughts, breathing, heartbeat and excretory functions.

a Sanskrit word meaning "to move," or "to enthuse