3 Body Constituents and its types

Vata

All functions of nervous system are represented through 'Vata' in Ayurveda. In general, the functions ascribed to 'Vata' are: Control and co-ordination of different parts of the body, initiation of all movements, regulation of psychological processes, initiation of all activities of sense organs, transmission of different sensations, production of speech, secreto-motor functions in the gut, expulsion of wastes from the body and control of respiration (Ca. Su. 12/8) 'Vata' is divided into five sub-types- 'Prana', 'Udana', 'Vyana', 'Samaana', and 'Apaana'

Prana:
Located in brain, and is responsible for the control over intellectual functions, cardio-vascular functions, sense organs, psychological activities, respiration and reflex activities like sneezing, belching and deglutition (A. H. Su. 12/5). 

Cortical functions and intelligence
Sensory perceptions
Functioning of heart.

Udaana.
Situated in chest
Moves to throat, nose, lungs and upper GI
Controls Speech, memory and Insight etc
Courage, Endeavour, Discrimination and alertness of Mind

Vyana

Located in the heart

• ·         Moves all over the body (Cardiac functions and Circulation)
• ·         Attrbuted to all movements
• ·         Opening and closing of eyelids, yawning, Sweating
• ·         Taste perception
• ·         Motility of Sperm
• ·         Nourishment to the issue and separation of waste products from the system

Samaana

• ·         Located near agni (Stomach and Intestines)
• ·         Food absorption
• ·         Assists the digestion of food
• ·         Separation of nutrients and waste products

Apaana

• ·         Situated in lumbosacral region
• ·         Reproduction and excretory activities
• ·         Expulsion of foetus

Pitta

Paachaka

• ·         Located in the small intestine (Lower gastrium and duodenum)
• ·         Controls digestion and assimilation of food, separates nutrients and waste products
• ·         Controls other forms of Pitta in the body

Ranjaka

·         Located in the stomach, liver, and spleen

·         Imparts colour to blood

Saadhaka

·         Located in the heart

·         Imparts colour to blood

Alochaka

·         Located in the eyes

·         Helps in the vision

Bhrajaka

·         Located in the skin

·         Controls colour and complexion of skin and absorption of external therapies

Kapha

Avalambaka

·         Located in the Chest, Shoulders and Sacrum

·         Controls other kaphas, water balance, and supports body fluid systems

Kledaka

·         Located in the stomach

·         Moistens the food

Bodhaka

• ·         Located in the toungue
• ·  Controls taste perception

Tarpaka

• ·         Located in the head
• ·         Nourishes sense organs

Sleshaka

• ·         Located in the joints
• ·         Lubricates joints
•        Stability to joints 

Compiled Ashtanga Hrudaya