The doshas in ayurveda represent universal life force and biological energy contained in the entire human mind, and body. The idea of 3 Doshas in ayurvedic philosophy is based on 5 elements: Air, Ether, Water, Fire and Earth. We all have a different balance between these five elements from the moment of our birth. As we pass through life, the proportion of each of the three doses fluctuates continuously depending on the lifestyle choices, environment conditions and several other factors.