Ayurvedic Body Type (Ayurveda Prakriti)
Ayurvedic Body Type also called body constitution and Prakriti in ayurveda is a unique type of body determined by the proportion of three Dosha in the body. Ayurveda classifies body type based on the predominance of Dosha. There are three Dosha, known as Tridosha – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Based on these three Doshas, there are seven types of body constitution according to the predominance of a specific Dosha.
- Vata Body Type
- Pitta Body Type
- Kapha Body Type
- Sama Body Type (also called Sama Vata Pitta Kapha Prakriti)
- Vata Pitta Body Type
- Pitta Kapha Body Type
- Vata Kapha Body Type
The determination and formation of the body type rely on the predominance of Dosha in ovum (egg cell/female gamete) and spermatozoon (male gamete). When spermatozoon fertilizes the ovum and forms fertilized egg, your unique body type is determined. Therefore, you cannot change your body type, but you can manage it with specific foods and lifestyle to keep yourself healthy and disease free.
Vata Body Type
The predominance of Vata Dosha in body constitution refers to Vata Body Type. People with Vata Body type have dry skin, dry hair, less hair, slim body. Nails and eyes in them appear dry. Their voice is weak and incoherent. They have cold hands and feet or whole body. Their joints have cracking sounds while movement. They are generally weak and never stick to one thing. So, they easily quit jobs or work. They have an irregular appetite.
They get tired easily. They can become upset and emotionally disturbed quickly. They have less sleep and awake several times while sleeping. They have a wavering conscience, lack of conscience, less control over mind, and less tolerance capacity. They never forgive anyone, they are aggressive, sometimes, destructive and violent. They might also have quarrelsome nature, so they have a few friends. They have a quick grasping power, but a poor memory.
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Pitta Body Type
The predominance of Pitta Dosha in body constitution refers to Pitta Body Type. People with Pitta body type have higher metabolic rate and feel appetite after a few hours. They have more thirst and very good appetite. Their body is delicate, medium build, and has medium physical strength. Their look is penetrating and voice is clear and high pitched. Their skin has a white complexion with reddish or yellowish tinge. Skin is soft, thin, and warm. They can easily have wrinkles, moles, and skin eruptions. Nails are pinkish. They have excessive perspiration and foul smell of sweat may also be present.
People with Pitta body type are intelligent, have fair memory and moderate knowledge, and have moderate control over the mind. They are aggressive for aggressive people but consoling for weak people. They have a few friends. These people are difficult to conquer in the debate. They are very logical and good in reasoning. They get excited and become angry quickly. They are courageous and adventurous in nature.
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Kapha Body Type
The predominance of Kapha Dosha in body constitution refers to Kapha Body Type. People with Kapha body type have a good physique, great physical strength, well-built, pleasant and loving personality, deep and pleasant voice, fair color, big eyes with the unctuous and white sclera.
They have good control over mind, good tolerance, forgiving nature, and very religious. They are non-aggressive, calm, and like peace. They take a long time to grasp but have very good memory. They have good intelligence and have steady thoughts and determination.
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Sama Body Type (Sama Vata Pitta Kapha Prakriti)
Sama Body Type, also called Sama Vata Pitta Kapha Prakriti, is a type of ayurvedic body type that has an equal proportion of each Dosha in the body. It is considered as healthiest and perfect body type, but it is the very rare type of body. Nearly, it is absent.
People with Sama Body Type have a balanced body constitution, which is considered as the ideal constitution. Their body is always disease-free and always healthy. A balance in three Dosha in the body helps to neutralize the bad effects of each quality of a specific Dosha.
People with Sama Prakriti are energetic, strong, very attractive and beautiful. They have a well-built body, strong physique, clear and resonating voice, lustrous eyes, and pleasing face.
People with Sama Prakriti have ideal control over mind and forgiving nature and excellent tolerance. They are a strong believer of non-violence and very religious. They have a large number of friends. They are intelligent and brilliant. They have steady thoughts.
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Vata Pitta Body Type
Vata Pitta Body Type is a type of body constitution in which Vata Dosha and Pitta Dosha both predominate in the body and suppress Kapha Dosha. People with Vata and Pitta Dosha Body Type have some characteristics of Vata and some of Pitta.
Pitta Kapha Body Type
Pitta Kapha Body Type is a type of body constitution in which Pitta Dosha and Kapha Dosha both predominate in the body and suppress Vata Dosha. People with Pitta and Kapha Body Type have some characteristics of Pitta and some of Kapha.
Vata Kapha Body Type
Vata Kapha Body Type is a type of body constitution in which Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha both predominate in the body and suppress Pitta Dosha. People with Vata and Kapha Body Type have some characteristics of Vata and some of Kapha.
How to Know Your Body Type
Ayurvedic Body Type Quiz (Dosha Quiz) can help you to determine the predominance of a specific Dosha in your body. It is helpful for determining the ayurvedic diet according to the predominance of Dosha that can help you to keep your body healthy and disease-free.
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