Ayurveda views the body as a form resulting from the three life giving forces - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. They are considered the inherent intelligence of the body, your personal constitution, your nature, or your "Prakriti". Your constitution is that set of metabolic tendencies which determine how your body and mind will instinctively react when they are confronted with a stimulus. Knowing your constitution allows you know your body and mind better. You learn why there is no need to feel guilty for your dietary preferences, or for your mental traits like anger or fear.
Becoming aware of and communicating well with your body, together with simple Ayurvedic guidelines, is all you need to help yourself towards lasting grace and beauty.
Identifying your constitution
There are eight possible constitutional types
V, P, K, VP, PK, VK, VPK and balanced.
For convenience Vata has been abbreviated to V, Pitta to P and Kapha to K.
Most people fall in the first six categories. Mentioned below are the list of attributes identified with different body type. To determine your own constitution, you can select the description which fits you most perfectly overall. Most likely, you will not be purely V, P or K in nature, you may fit predominantly into one category and secondarily into another.
VATA Body Type
PITTA Body Type
KAPHA Body Type
No matter which dosha is dominant, single or dual, all have wonderful qualities as well as inherent difficulties. Appropriate care of your prakriti will bring grace to your body, light to your eyes , luster to your skin, and joy to your heart.
Becoming aware of and communicating well with your body, together with simple Ayurvedic guidelines, is all you need to help yourself towards lasting grace and beauty.
Identifying your constitution
There are eight possible constitutional types
V, P, K, VP, PK, VK, VPK and balanced.
For convenience Vata has been abbreviated to V, Pitta to P and Kapha to K.
Most people fall in the first six categories. Mentioned below are the list of attributes identified with different body type. To determine your own constitution, you can select the description which fits you most perfectly overall. Most likely, you will not be purely V, P or K in nature, you may fit predominantly into one category and secondarily into another.
VATA Body Type
- Thin, light bone build
- dry hair, skin and nails
- thinks, speaks, moves quickly
- enthusiastic, imaginative, sensitive, not very practical
- catches on quickly, forgets easily
- prone to worry and mood swings
- hates the cold, loves the sun
- tires easily
- hungry anytime
- nothing in life is routine, loves to travel and change
- loves crunchy, salty snacks
- spends money easily
PITTA Body Type
- Medium athletic build
- blonde, red or prematurely grey hair
- fair or freckled in complexion
- penetrating eyes, direct in speech
- confident, courageous, aggressive
- intelligent, insightful, ambitious
- leader, organizer, idealist, brain stormer
- great planner, self disciplined
- tendency to anger easily ad be overly critical
- tired by excessive heat
- enjoys mental and physical challenges
- hates to miss a meal,, eats volume, especially lunch
- loves spicy, oily food or ice cream
- spends on luxuries
KAPHA Body Type
- square powerful build
- exotic, heavy features, lustrous hair
- graceful, relaxed
- tolerant, compassionate, loyal, calm
- excellent memory
- can be dull, boring, greedy or overly possessive
- likes to sleep a lot
- hates uncomfortable surroundings
- reliable worker
- enjoys gourmet foods and all types of comforts
- likes their own nest
- loves sweet, sticky, creamy treats
- makes and sows money well
No matter which dosha is dominant, single or dual, all have wonderful qualities as well as inherent difficulties. Appropriate care of your prakriti will bring grace to your body, light to your eyes , luster to your skin, and joy to your heart.
To know your constitution better, you can take an online test at
http://www.dabur.com/Ayurveda-Know%20your%20Prakriti-Prakriti%20Test
Neev Herbal Handmade Soaps have been designed to suit needs of different prakritis or skin types
For dry skin, use Sandalwood, Almond Rose and Olive Rose Soaps
For oily skin, use Lemongrass and Neem Tulsi
For normal and combination skin, use Patchouli and Aloe Lavender Soaps
In the next blog, we shall discuss about use of essential oils to treat dosha imbalances.
For dry skin, use Sandalwood, Almond Rose and Olive Rose Soaps
For oily skin, use Lemongrass and Neem Tulsi
For normal and combination skin, use Patchouli and Aloe Lavender Soaps
In the next blog, we shall discuss about use of essential oils to treat dosha imbalances.