Physically, Vatas are the thinnest of the 3 leading body types. Think narrow shoulders and hips. Some fluctuate over their lifetime, weedy as adolescents but overweight in middle age. Physical irregularity comes from an excess of Vata - hands and feet may be too large or too small for a given body. Teeth may be very small or else large and protruding; having an overbite i
s a Vata characteristic. Bones may be either very long and light or very long and heavy. Joints, veins and tendons stand out as the layer of fat beneath the skin is thin. Cracking of joints is considered typical.
Vata dosha is responsible for all movement in the body. Think breathing, digestion, nerve impulses. Vatas most important function is to control the CNS. When out of balance, nervous disorders appear, ranging from anxiety to depression. Vata is responsible for starting things, not finishing them, a characteristic that shows up when Vata is out of balance. Vata types are said to spend themselves too freely, wasting money, energy and words, but this is not true when they are in balance. Most Vata are prone to worry and at times suffer from insomnia. Sleep is the shortest of any body type. A balanced Vata person is infectiously happy, enthusiastic and energetic. The mind is clear and alert. They are sensitive to change and have quick, acute responses to sound and touch.
It is very typical for Vata to: be hungry at night; love excitement and constant change; go to sleep at different times every night; skip meals; digest food well one day and poorly the next; display bursts of emotions that are short-lived and quickly forgotten; walk quickly.
Vata leads the other doshas. The basic caution for Vata types is to get sufficient rest, not to overdo, and pay close attention to regular lifestyles habits.
It is very typical for Vata to: be hungry at night; love excitement and constant change; go to sleep at different times every night; skip meals; digest food well one day and poorly the next; display bursts of emotions that are short-lived and quickly forgotten; walk quickly.
Vata leads the other doshas. The basic caution for Vata types is to get sufficient rest, not to overdo, and pay close attention to regular lifestyles habits.
Pitta body types:
Pitta controls metabolism. The theme for the Pitta type is "intense." Anyone with bright hair and a florid face contains a good deal of Pitta, as does someone who is ambitious, sharp-witted, outspoken bold, argumentative, or jealous. The combative side of Pitta is a natural tendency, but does not have to be expressed. When in balance, Pittas are warm and ardent in their emotio
ns, loving and content.
Pittas are medium in size and well proportioned. They maintain their weight without drastic fluctuations. Facial features are well proportioned; eyes are medium in size; often with a penetrating glance. Hands and feet are medium too; joints are normal. Pitta hair and skin are easily recognizable Straight and fine, red, blond, or sandy in colour, tends to grey prematurely. Baldness, thinning hair or receding hairline is also a strong sign of excess Pitta. The skin is warm, soft and fair, it does not tan easily and often burns without tanning at all. Pittas generally have sharp, penetrating intellects and good concentration powers. Their innate tendency is to be orderly and to manage their energies, money and actions efficiently. They respond to the world visually. Heat is expressed everywhere in Pittas, typically by their short tempers, warm hands and feet, and burning sensations in their eyes, skin, stomach or intestines. These are likely to appear when Pitta is out of balance. They are averse to long exposure to the sun, develop heat fatigue very readily and their eyes dislike the sun.
Pittas incline toward anger as their negative emotion and stress easily brings this out. They can be irritable, and impatient demanding and perfectionism when out of balance. They are ambitious and show good leadership. They speak precisely and articulately and often make good public speakers. When in balance Pittas are sweet, joyous, confident and brave. They enjoy challenges and meet them vigorously Because Pitta controls metabolism, Pitta people have "digestive fire." They have a large appetite for food and often excessive thirst. They are least able to skip a meal or even eat late and excess Pitta is associated with heartburn and other digestive difficulties.
Pittas tend to feel ravenously hungry if dinner is a 1/2 hour late; live by their watch and resent wasting time; wake up at night hot and thirsty; take command of a situation or feel they should; learn from experience that others would find too demanding; have a determined stride when you walk.
The basic caution for Pittas is to lead a moderate, pure lifestyle. Every cell in the body relies on Pitta dosha to regulate its intake of pure food, water and air. Toxins show up quickly as Pitta imbalance. Pittas respond poorly to impure food, polluted air, alcohol, cigarettes and toxic emotions. The Pitta dosha gives us our instinct for moderation and purity, qualities that are vital to health.
Pittas are medium in size and well proportioned. They maintain their weight without drastic fluctuations. Facial features are well proportioned; eyes are medium in size; often with a penetrating glance. Hands and feet are medium too; joints are normal. Pitta hair and skin are easily recognizable Straight and fine, red, blond, or sandy in colour, tends to grey prematurely. Baldness, thinning hair or receding hairline is also a strong sign of excess Pitta. The skin is warm, soft and fair, it does not tan easily and often burns without tanning at all. Pittas generally have sharp, penetrating intellects and good concentration powers. Their innate tendency is to be orderly and to manage their energies, money and actions efficiently. They respond to the world visually. Heat is expressed everywhere in Pittas, typically by their short tempers, warm hands and feet, and burning sensations in their eyes, skin, stomach or intestines. These are likely to appear when Pitta is out of balance. They are averse to long exposure to the sun, develop heat fatigue very readily and their eyes dislike the sun.
Pittas incline toward anger as their negative emotion and stress easily brings this out. They can be irritable, and impatient demanding and perfectionism when out of balance. They are ambitious and show good leadership. They speak precisely and articulately and often make good public speakers. When in balance Pittas are sweet, joyous, confident and brave. They enjoy challenges and meet them vigorously Because Pitta controls metabolism, Pitta people have "digestive fire." They have a large appetite for food and often excessive thirst. They are least able to skip a meal or even eat late and excess Pitta is associated with heartburn and other digestive difficulties.
Pittas tend to feel ravenously hungry if dinner is a 1/2 hour late; live by their watch and resent wasting time; wake up at night hot and thirsty; take command of a situation or feel they should; learn from experience that others would find too demanding; have a determined stride when you walk.
The basic caution for Pittas is to lead a moderate, pure lifestyle. Every cell in the body relies on Pitta dosha to regulate its intake of pure food, water and air. Toxins show up quickly as Pitta imbalance. Pittas respond poorly to impure food, polluted air, alcohol, cigarettes and toxic emotions. The Pitta dosha gives us our instinct for moderation and purity, qualities that are vital to health.
Kapha body type:
The basic theme of Kapha type is "relaxed." Kapha dosha, the structural principle in the body, brings stability and steadiness. Study, heavy frames is typical of Kapha people. As a rule they enjoy sound health. Their personalities express a serene, happy, tranquil view of the world. They are affectionate, tolerant, forgiving and motherly.
Physically, Kapha dosha gives strength a
nd natural resistance to disease. They are well built and tend to be thickest at the hips and shoulders. There is a strong tendency to gain weight easily, only having to "look at food to put on a few pounds." Since extra weight is not easily lost, Kaphas often become obese when they are out of balance. A telltale Kapha trait is cool, smooth, thick, pale skin that is often oily, and large soft, doe-like eyes. Kapha dosha is slow. They are slow eaters with slow digestion. When speaking they are slow and deliberate in their speech. They are calm and self-contained, slow to anger and want to maintain peace around them. Their natural response to the world is through taste and smell.
Kaphas have steady energy. Their stamina exceeds that of other types. They are rarely drained by physical fatigue. It is very Kapha to store and save everything, money, possessions, energy, fat, etc. The fat is usually stored down lower, in the thighs and buttocks. This dosha controls the moist tissues of the body and imbalance will show up in the mucous membranes; think sinus congestion, chest colds, allergies, asthma and painful joints. These symptoms are worse in late winter and spring. Kapha sleep is long and heavy, often more than 8 hours per night.
It is very Kapha to mull things over for a long time before making a decision; wake up slowly, be happy with status quo; respect others feeling's; seek emotional comfort from eating; have graceful movements, liquid eyes, and a gliding walk.
The basic caution for Kapha types is to progress. Any stagnant situation turns Kapha stability into inertia They need a good deal of stimulation. Kapha dosha gives us a sense of inner security and steadiness.
Kaphas have steady energy. Their stamina exceeds that of other types. They are rarely drained by physical fatigue. It is very Kapha to store and save everything, money, possessions, energy, fat, etc. The fat is usually stored down lower, in the thighs and buttocks. This dosha controls the moist tissues of the body and imbalance will show up in the mucous membranes; think sinus congestion, chest colds, allergies, asthma and painful joints. These symptoms are worse in late winter and spring. Kapha sleep is long and heavy, often more than 8 hours per night.
It is very Kapha to mull things over for a long time before making a decision; wake up slowly, be happy with status quo; respect others feeling's; seek emotional comfort from eating; have graceful movements, liquid eyes, and a gliding walk.
The basic caution for Kapha types is to progress. Any stagnant situation turns Kapha stability into inertia They need a good deal of stimulation. Kapha dosha gives us a sense of inner security and steadiness.
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