Vata-Pitta-Kapha

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Vata
This type is full of energy and creativity.
30%
Pitta
This type are sharp thinkers.
30%
Kapha
This type is warm of heart and steady of mind.
40%
OVERVIEW

About your dosha

In Ayurveda, you are considered a “tri-doshic” or “three-dosha” type because you have a balanced ratio of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in
your mind-body constitution. The three-dosha type is extremely rare and can be considered a gift because having a balance of the three
doshas gives you a sturdy constitution. You will tend to have a strong immune system and enjoy overall good health and longevity.

Even though you have a natural tendency to maintain a healthy equilibrium of the three constitutional forces within you, it is still possible
for your doshas to go out of balance. For example, if you have been dealing with an unusual amount of stress, not getting enough
sleep, and eating unhealthy food on the run, your Vata may go out of balance and manifest in symptoms of anxiety, digestive issues,
and difficulty focusing.

The good news is that with a tri-doshic constitution, it’s easier for you to maintain equilibrium by living a balanced lifestyle with plenty of
restful sleep, exercise, daily time for meditation, healthy meals that include the six Ayurvedic tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent,
astringent), time with family and friends, and work or activities that give you a sense of purpose and joy. It’s also important to pay
attention to the seasons and environment in which you live, as these have an influence on the balance of the doshas.

As you learn more about the qualities of each dosha, you’ll be able to recognize when an imbalance arises in your mind or body and
take steps in your daily life to restore overall well-being.

Vata Characteristics
Mind
Creative, quick, imaginative
Body
Thin, light frame
Skin
Dry
Hair
Dry
Appetite
Delicate, spontaneous, often miss meals
Routine
Variable, spontaneous
Temperament
Welcomes new experiences, excitable, friendly, energetic
Conversation Style
Loves to talk
Shopping Style
Buy, buy, buy
Stress Response
What did I do wrong? Tendency to blame oneself
Pitta Characteristics
Mind
Sharp, intellectual, direct, precise, discerning
Body
Medium build, warm, muscular
Skin
Sensitive, flush, acne-prone
Hair
Tendency towards early graying or thinning
Appetite
Strong, can eat just about anything, anytime
Routine
Very precise and organized
Temperament
Passionate, driven, courageous, strong sex drive, good leader
Conversation Style
Speaks to convey a point
Shopping Style
Spends on luxury items
Stress Response
Irritable, tendency to blame others

Kapha Characteristics
Mind
Detail-orientated, steady, consistent
Body
Sturdy, gains weight easily, has trouble losing it
Skin
Smooth and oily
Hair
Thick, oily
Appetite
Loves to eat but has a slow digestion
Routine
Methodical and sturdy, resistant to change
Temperament
Thoughtful, forgiving, sweet, patient, loving, content, slow-moving
Conversation Style
Simple and profound
Shopping Style
Saves
Stress Response
I don’t want to deal with it! Withdrawn