Ether and air combine to form the vata dosha. In nature vata is like the wind, consistently changing, moving and scattering things around. Vata governs the principle of movement and therefore can be seen as the force that directs nerve impulses, circulation, and elimination. A person in whom vata dominates will usually be tall or short, but always thin with prominent bones and joints that crack as they move. They usually have narrow shoulders and hips. Vatas have thin, rough, dry skin, with a Continue Reading