Ayurveda Body Type Test
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Your Body Test
This test will tell you your ayurvedic body type and works inconjunction with your blood type test. Youll want to know this as
it will allow you to eat, exercise, use herbs and other non-traditional health practices to heal your self and possibly reversedamage done to your body. You will more than likely associatewith mainly one of the doshas. You may have some if not many ofthe characteristics of all three types of doshas. If so, you areclosest to being in balance.
Knowing your Ayurvedic body type
Ayurveda is a science that takes care of your every realm - mental, physical
and spiritual. What is good for one person isn't good always good foreveryone.
Ayurvedic philosophy says that we are each born with some of the
characteristics of all three types, but in different proportions.
Healing in Ayurveda is carried out by first identifying your unique dosha
(skin/body type). Each dosha combines in a special way the five elements of
the universe (air, fire, water, earth, space).
*Vata
*Pitta
*KaphaWe are "in balance" when we are healthy, happy, and radiantly beautiful,
expressing the ration of Kapha, Pitta and Vata elements set in us at birth.
Vata:
Vata is considered the leader of the three Ayurvedic Principles in the body.
Vata governs all movement in the mind and body. It controls blood flow,
elimination of wastes, breathing and the movement of thoughts across the
mind. It's very important to keep Vata in good balance. The related elements
are Air and Ether
Creativity ~ Enthusiasm ~ Freedom ~ Generosity ~ Joy ~ Vitality
Here are some of the common characteristics of people who have a
predominantly Vata constitution.
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*Creativity, mental quickness
*Highly imaginative
*Quick to learn and grasp new knowledge, but also quick to forget
*Sexually easily excitable but quickly satiated
*Slenderness; lightest of the three body types
*Talk and walk quickly*Tendency toward cold hands and feet, discomfort in cold climates
*Excitable, lively, fun personality
*Changeable moods
*Irregular daily routine
*Variable appetite and digestive efficiency
*High energy in short bursts; tendency to tire easily and to overexert
*Full of joy and enthusiasm when in balance
*Respond to stress with fear, worry, and anxiety, especially when out of
balance
*Tendency to act on impulse*Often have racing, disjointed thoughts
*Generally have dry skin and dry hair and don't perspire much
*Typical health problems include headaches, hypertension, dry coughs, sore
throats, earaches, anxiety, irregular heart rhythms, muscle spasms, lower
back pain, constipation, abdominal gas, diarrhea, nervous stomach,
menstrual cramps, premature ejaculation and other sexual dys-functions,
arthritis. Most neurological disorders are related to Vata imbalance.
Physical FeaturesPeople of vata constitution are generally physically underdeveloped. Their
chests are flat and their veins and muscle tendons are visible.
The complexion is brown, the skin is cold, rough, dry and cracked.
Vata people generally are either too tall or too short, with thin frames which
reveal prominent joints and bone-ends because of poor muscle
development. The hair is curly and scanty, the eyelashes are thin and the
eyes lusterless. The eyes may be sunken, small, dry, and active. The nails
are rough and brittle. The shape of the nose is bent and turned-up.
Physiologically, the appetite and digestion are variable. Vata people loves
sweet, sour and salty tastes and like hot drinks. The production of urine is
scanty and the feces are dry, hard and small in quantity. They have a
tendency to perspire less than other constitutional types. Their sleep may be
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disturbed and they will sleep less than the other types. Their hands and feet
are often cold.
Psychologically, they are characterized by short memory but quick mental
understanding. They will understand something immediately, but will soon
forget it. They have little willpower, tend toward mental instability andpossess little tolerance, confidence or boldness. Their reasoning power is
weak and these people are nervous, fearful and afflicted by much anxiety.
Vata people tend to earn money quickly and also to spend it quickly. Thus,
they tend to remain poor.
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Pitta:
Pitta is a force created by the dynamic interplay of water and fire.
These forces represent transformation.
Pitta governs digestion, absorption, assimilation, nutrition, metabolism, body
temperature, skin coloration, the luster of the eyes, intelligence, and
understanding. Psychologically, pitta arouses anger, hate, and jealousy. The
small intestine, stomach, sweat glands, blood, fat, eyes, and skin are the
seats of Pitta.
Ambition ~ Concentration ~ Confidence ~ Courage ~ Enthusiasm for
knowledge ~ Happiness ~ Intelligence
Here are some of the common characteristics of people who have a
predominantly Pitta body type.
Medium physique, strong, well-built
Sharp mind, good concentration powers
Orderly, focused
Assertive, self-confident, and entrepreneurial at their best; aggressive,
demanding, pushy when out of balance
Competitive, enjoy challenges
Passionate and romantic; sexually have more vigor and endurance
than Vatas, but less than Kaphas Strong digestion, strong appetite; get irritated if they have to miss or
wait for a meal
Like to be in command
When under stress, Pittas become irritated and angry
Skin fair or reddish, often with freckles; sunburns easily
Hair usually fine and straight, tending toward blond or red, typically
turns gray early; tendency toward baldness or thinning hair
Uncomfortable in sun or hot weather; heat makes them very tired
Perspire a lot
Others may find them stubborn, pushy, opinionated
Good public speakers; also capable of sharp, sarcastic, cutting speech
Generally good management and leadership ability, but can become
authoritarian
Like to spend money, surround themselves with beautiful objects
Subject to temper tantrums, impatience, and anger
Typical physical problems include rashes or inflammations of the skin,
acne, boils, skin cancer, ulcers, heartburn, acid stomach, hot
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sensations in the stomach or intestines, insomnia, bloodshot or
burning eyes and other vision problems, anemia, jaundice.
Physical Features
These people are of medium height, are slender and body frame may
be delicate. Their chests are not as flat as those of vata people and they
show a medium prominence of veins and muscle tendons. The bones are not
as prominent as in the vata individual. Muscle development is moderate.
The pitta complexion may be coppery, yellowish, reddish or fair. The skin is
soft, warm and less wrinkled than vata skin. The hair is thin, silky, red or
brownish and there is a tendency toward premature graying of hair and hair
loss. The eyes may be gray, green or cooper-brown and sharp: the eyeballs
will be of medium prominence. The nails are soft. The shape of the nose is
sharp and the tip tends to be reddish.
Physiologically, these people have a strong metabolism, good digestion and
resulting strong appetites. The person of pitta constitution usually takes
large quantities of food and liquid. Pitta types have a natural craving for
sweet, bitter and astringent tastes and enjoy cold drinks. Their sleep is of
medium duration but uninterrupted. They produce a large volume of urine
and the feces are yellowish, liquid, soft and plentiful. There is a tendency
toward excessive perspiring. The body temperature may run slightly high
and hands and feet will tend to be warm. Pitta people do not tolerate
sunlight, heat or hard work well.
Psychologically, pitta people have a good power of comprehension; they are
very intelligent and sharp and tend to be good orators. They have emotional
tendencies toward hate, anger and jealousy.
They are ambitious people who generally like to be leaders. Pitta people
appreciate material prosperity and they tend to be moderately well-off
financially. They enjoy exhibiting their wealth and luxurious possession
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Kapha:
Kapha is the conceptual equilibrium of water and earth. Kapha is structure
and lubrication. One can visualize the Kapha force as the stirring force to
keep the water and earth from separating. This dosha maintains bodyresistance. Water is the main constituent of kapha, and this bodily water is
responsible physiologically for biological strength and natural tissue
resistance in the body. Kapha lubricates the joints; provides moisture to the
skin; helps to heal wounds; fills the spaces in the body; gives biological
strength, vigor and stability; supports memory retention; gives energy to
the heart and lungs, and maintains immunity. Kapha is present in the chest,
throat, head, sinuses, nose, mouth, stomach, joints, cytoplasm, plasma, and
in the liquid secretions of the body such as mucus. Psychologically, kapha is
responsible for the emotions of attachment, greed, and long-standing envy.
It is also expressed in tendencies toward calmness, forgiveness, and love.
The chest is the seat of kapha.
Caring ~ Centeredness ~ Compassion ~ Contentment ~ Faith ~
Fulfillment ~ Groundedness ~ Patience ~ Sense of being nourished ~
Stability ~ Support ~ Tenderness
Here are some of the common characteristics of people who have a
predominantly Kapha constitution.
Easygoing, relaxed, slow-paced
Affectionate and loving
Forgiving, compassionate, nonjudgmental nature Stable and reliable;faithful
Physically strong and with a sturdy, heavier build
Have the most energy of all constitutions, but it is steady and
enduring, not explosive
Slow moving and graceful
Slow speech, reflecting a deliberate thought process
Slower to learn, but never forgets; outstanding long-term memory
Soft hair and skin; tendency to have large "soft" eyes and a low, soft
voice
Tend toward being overweight; may also suffer from sluggish digestion Prone to heavy, oppressive depressions
More self-sufficient, need less outward stimulation than do the other
types A mild, gentle, and essentially undemanding approach to life
Sexually Kaphas are the slowest to be aroused, but they also have the
most endurance
Excellent health, strong resistance to disease
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Slow to anger; strive to maintain harmony and peace in their
surroundings
Not easily upset and can be a point of stability for others
Tend to be possessive and hold on to things, people, money; good
savers. Don't like cold, damp weather
Physical problems include colds and congestion, sinus headaches,respiratory problems including asthma and wheezing, hay fever,
allergies, and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
Physical Features
People of kapha constitution have well-developed bodies. There is,
however, a strong tendency for these individuals to carry excess weight.
Their chests are expanded and broad. The veins and tendons of kapha
people are not obvious because of their thick skin and their muscle
development is good. The bones are not prominent.Their complexions are fair and bright. The skin is soft, lustrous and oily, it is
also cold and pale. The hair is thick, dark, soft and wavy. The eyes are dense
and black or blue: the white of the eye is generally very white, large and
attractive.
Physiologically, kapha people have regular appetites. Due to slow digestion,
they tend to consume less food. They crave pungent, bitter and astringent
foods. Stools are soft and may be pale in color: evacuation is slow. Their
perspiration is moderate. Sleep is sound and prolonged. There is a strong
vital capacity evidenced by good stamina, and kapha people are generally
healthy, happy and peaceful.Psychologically, they tend to be tolerant, calm, forgiving and loving:
however, they also exhibit traits of greed, attachment, envy and
possessiveness. Their comprehension is slow but definite: once they
understand something, that knowledge is retained.
Kapha people tend to be wealthy. They earn money and are good at holding
on to it.
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Do's and Don't
REMEDIES VATA PITTA KAPHA
Food W a r m , w e l l
c o o k e d f o o d .
Sweet, sour and
salty tastes
Warm to coo l
r a t h e r t h a n
s teaming ho t .
Sweet, bitter and
astringent tastes.
Decreased quantities of
warm food. Pungent,
bitter and astringent
tastes. To be taken
earlier than 10 am and
not later than 6 pm.
Healthy Kapha types
should observe fast one
day per week.
Oil Massage With calming andwarming oils such
as Mahanarayan
Oil.
With cooling oilss u c h a s
c h a n d a n b a l a
Laxadi oil
With stimulating oilssuch as punarnavadi oil
and srigopal oil.
Exercise Moderate exercise
such as yoga,
walking and light
weights
Moderate exercise
w h i c h m a y
include jogging,
swimming, Yoga,
c y c l i n g a n d
weight lifting
Regular and vigorous.
Herbal Dietarysupplements
Ashwagandha,s h a t a v a r i ,
haritaki, Guggul,
Trikatu, Vata tea,
Calming Tea.
H a r i t a k i ,B h u m i a m l a ,
Chyavanprash,
surakta, sitopladi
churan, pitta Tea.
G u g g u l , s i t o p l a d ic h u r a n , t r i k a t u ,
chyavanprash, Kapha
Tea.
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Factors that increase vata
Exposure to cold, no routine in your life, eating to much dry, frozen or
leftover food, or food with bitter, pungent or astringents taste. Fasting, too
much traveling, too much or inappropriate exercise, suppressing natural
urges, abdominal surgery. Not oiling the skin.
Factors that increase pitta
Exposure to heat, eating too much red meat, salt, spicy or sour foods.
Indigestion and irregularity of meals. Exercising at midday, Drugs especially
antibiotics. Too much intellectual work/thinking. Alcohol, Fatigue. Anger,
Hate fear, emotion.
Factors that increase kapha
Exposure to cold, eating too much sweet, meat, fats, cheese, milk, ice
cream, yogurt, fried food, excessive use of salt. Excessive intake of water,
taking naps after meals. Doing nothing. Sedative and tranquilizers. Doubts,greed, and possessiveness. Lack of compassion.
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