When we are in tune with the essence of nature, we are in tune with the energies that make up ourselves and can feel when imbalances occur. Nature, therefore, heals us and disconnect from nature causes imbalance.
Not only is Vata cold, dry and windy, it is mobile and erratic. It is important to eat Vata balancing foods, stay warm, moisturized, protected from wind and grounded in order to keep Vata pacified.