Vata is a principle of movement. That which moves is called vata. Therefore, vata may be translated as the bodily air principle Vata governs breathing, blinking of the eyelids, movements in the muscles and tissues, pulsations in the heart. A few sips of this tea will help your whirling mind settle down and your body relax. Vata is in charge of functions such as the pulsation of the heart, respiration, circulation and elimination