In Ayurveda, people are classified according to three principles
Find what type of body type you are!!!
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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 |
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Above 80 |
70-80 |
Below 70 |
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Above 70 |
60-70 |
Below 60 |