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HomeBlogAyurveda IndiaFind Your Dosha

Find Your Dosha

29 Sep

Author : AyurYoga Eco Ashram

Know Your Body

According to Ayurveda, each of us inherits a unique mix of three types of body-mind energies (doshas)which creates our specific physical and mental characteristics. Most of us have one or two doshas which are most dominant in our nature, with the remaining one(s) less significant. These three doshas are known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

Using these Doshas of Ayurveda, we can identify our body-mind nature (prakriti) and use this understanding to make the most nourishing choices in our lives. It is common for people to have a blend of characteristics and usually one dosha will be dominated.

Find your Body Type (Prakriti)

Take a pen and paper, and give one mark each for either for Vata or Pitta or Kapha. At the end, total the score to find out which dosha is more dominant in your body and that’s your body type.

Type
Vata
Pita
Kapha
Body Frame
Thin – usually short or tall
medium
large, tall
Weight
low weight, doesn’t gain weight
medium weight stay same
heavy weight
Eyes
small, dark eyes
Medium sized, light eyes easily inflamed
large eyes with thick eyelashes soft, gentle gaze
Skin
dry, rough, cold cracks easily
moist, warm, pink prone to acne
soft, smooth, moist, cool
Complexion
Dark
flushed sunburn easily
pale
Hair
rough ,dry, wairy
thin, oily, light colored, grey, bald premature
thick, wavy, oily
Eye brow
thin ,small
medium
thick, bushy
Nose
small, thin
medium, symmetrical
wide
Teeth
vary in size, crooked
medium
large white
Joints
stiff, tend to crack
loose, average size
large ,sturdy
Nails
thin, brittle
soft, pink
strong ,thick, white, smooth
Muscles
thin, undeveloped
average size
large well developed
Urine
scant, colorless
profuse, yellow
moderate, milky
Menstrual
irregular, scanty
regular, bright colour
regular, pale colour
Stool
scanty, dry, hard, prone to gas & constipation
abundant, loose & soft
moderate dense with mucus
Appetite
Variable
strong
low
Dietary
likes to snack on dry, crunchy foods
like cold drinks & snack
like sweet and creamy
Thirst
Low
high
moderate
Digestion
prone to gas
good, strong, fast
slow, steady
Sweat
hardly sweat
profuse strong smelling
moderate
Circulation
poor cold hand &feet
good hot hand & feet
moderate temperature cool
Weather
like sun&warmth
cold weather
warm & windy
Sensitivity
cold, wind, dryness noise
heat, sunlight, light & colour
touch, old & dampness
Immunity
Low
moderate
strong
Physical Endurance
Low
moderate
strong
Sleep
Light
moderate
deep
Dreams
prone to nightmare
colorful, vivid passionate
rarely or uneventful
Movements
Quick
move with purpose & motivation
moves slowly & steadily, gracefully
Decision
changes mind quickly, indecisive & nervous
decisive & determine
changes mind & opinions slowly
Thoughts
creative, visionary ideas
logical, critical, idealistically
think slowly & methodical
Learning Ability
easily learn & forget easily, poor memory
easily with clear memory
learn slowly good long term memory
Professionally
Art
medicine, engineering
business
Mind
prone to anxiety, fear nervousness&worry
prone to irritability anger, aggression, jealousy
prone to depression lethargy, attachment
Attitude
lively, positive attitude when balance
warm outgoing & confident
peaceful, happy & loving when in balance
Money
spends on trifles
earn but spends on luxury
can earn & save after motivation
Speech
quick speech talkative
Argumentative, confrontational, enjoys debate
talks slowly & deliberately
Travel
love travel
need beautiful environment
Domestic, spends more time in the home
Sensitivity
sensitive to sound
sensitive to visual stimulation
sensitive to touch

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