Your digestive type
Steady Fire
Sama Agni - The Balanced Fire
Your digestive fire burns steady. You get hungry at regular times, meals sit comfortably, and your energy holds through the day. In Ayurveda, this is Sama Agni, the fire we all come back to. Your work is simply to protect it through changing seasons, stress, and busy weeks.
Get your free guideYour Type at a Glance
- Qualities
- Balanced, steady, clear
- Shows up most
- Year-round, in rhythm
- Favor these tastes
- All six, in balance
- Your ritual tea
- CCF Tea
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How it feels
- Hungry at regular mealtimes, satisfied in between
- Light and comfortable after eating
- Easy, regular elimination
- Steady energy from morning to evening
Digestive Tips
- Shift your menu as the seasons change
- Keep mealtimes consistent
- Eat your largest meal at midday
How to tend to your inner fire
Eat with the seasons: warming foods in winter, lighter and cooling foods in summer.
Keep regular mealtimes, especially when travel or deadlines pull you off rhythm.
Choose freshly cooked meals most days, and make lunch your main meal.
Notice early signs of imbalance, like bloating or a missed appetite, and adjust before they settle in.
Your digestive type might describe how your digestion is working right now or your general tendencies. It can change with the seasons, stress, and your diet and lifestyle habits.
Recipes for your digestive type
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Living Ayurveda Membership
Tend your inner fire, season by season
Knowing your digestive type is the first step. Living Ayurveda teaches you how to cook for it and how to care for your body and mind each day through the changing seasons. Your membership includes:
- Ayurvedic learning classes to bring this wisdom to life
- Seasonal cooking classes and nutrition to master your meals
- Recipe library with 250+ Ayurvedic recipes
- Yoga, meditation, self-care rituals, and a supportive community
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Questions About My Digestive Type
Is my digestive type the same as my Dosha?
No. Your "Dosha" is your inborn metabolic type. This doesn't change. Your digestive type describes how your digestion is working right now, and how to eat for what you need at this time of your life. A person of any constitutional type (e.g. Vata, Pitta, Kapha) can experience any one of these digestive types.
Can my digestive type change?
Yes. Seasons, stress, travel, illness, and eating habits all shift your digestive fire. Positive changes in your diet and lifestyle will also put you on a new track. Retake the quiz each season to see where your digestion is now.
Do I have to eat only Steady Fire recipes?
Not at all. This digestive type can enjoy many foods, as long as they are eaten in rhythm and season. Use the "Dosha Notes" modifications to adapt to what you need.
How soon will I notice a difference?
Everyone is different. Small, steady changes matter more than drastic ones, so start with one or two digestive tips and try new recipes to see how you feel over a few weeks.
How do I access the Recipe Library?
For more Ayurvedic recipes, seasonal cooking tips and more, you can join the Recipe Library at a low cost for monthly or annual access. Or join the Living Ayurveda Membership to learn Ayurveda foundations, cooking, and more.
What's included in the Living Ayurveda Membership?
Join the Living Ayurveda Membership and get full access to live learning sessions with Claire, seasonal cooking classes, guided seasonal cleanses, yoga and meditation classes, group mentorship circles, and the full recipe library.
For educational purposes only, based on traditional Ayurvedic principles. This page isn't a medical diagnosis or a substitute for care from your doctor or a qualified health professional. If you have ongoing digestive symptoms or a diagnosed condition, please check with your provider before changing your diet.
