Body Types

In Ayurveda, people are classified according to three principles

VATA
PITTA
KAPHA

Find what type of body type you are!!!

 

Vata

Pitta

Kapha

Height

Very short, tall or thin

Medium

Tall or short or sturdy

Musculature

Thin, Prominent tendons

Medium/firm

Plentiful/solid

Bodily Frame

Light narrow

Medium frame

Large/broad

Weight

Light, hard to gain

Medium weight

Heavy gains easily

Sweat

Minimal

Profuse, especially when hot

Moderate

Skin

Dry, Cold

Soft, warm

Moist, cool, possibly oily

Complexion

Darkish

Fair, Pink, red, Fine

Pale, white

Hair Amount

Average amount

Early thinning and greying

plentiful

Type of Hair

Dry, Thin, dark, Coarse

Fine, soft red, fair

Thick, lustrous, brown

Size of Eyes

Small, narrow or sunken

Average

Large, prominent

Type of Eyes

Dark brown or grey or dull

Blue/grey/hazel, intense

Blue, brown, attractive

Teeth and Gums

Protruding, receding gums

Yellowish, Gums bleed

White teeth, strong gums

Size of Teeth

Small or Large, irregular

Average

Large

Physical Activity

Moves quickly, active

Moderate pace, average

Slow, pace, steady

Endurance

Low

good

Very good

Strength

Poor

good

Very good

Temperature

Dislikes cold, likes warmth

Likes coolness

Aversion to cool and damp

Stools

Tendency to constipation

Tendency to loose stools

Plentiful, slow elimination

Lifestyle

Variable, erratic

Busy tends to achieve a lot

Steady can skip meals

Sleep

Light, interrupted, fitful

Sound, Short

Deep, likes plenty

Emotional Tendency

Fearful, anxious, insecure

Fiery, angry, judgemental

Greedy, Possesive

Mental Activity

Restless lots of ideas

Sharp, precise, logical

Calm,Steady,Stable

Memory

Good recent memory

Sharp, Generally good

Good long term

Reaction to Stress

Excites very easily

Quick Temper

Not easily irritated

Work

Creative

intellectual

Caring

Moods

Change Quickly

Change Slowly

Generally steady

Speech

Fast

Clear, sharp, precise

Deep, slow

Resting Pulse

 

 

 

  • Women

Above 80

70-80

Below 70

  • Men

Above 70

60-70

Below 60