There Are 3 Main Body Types - Here's How To Know Which One You Are

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There Are 3 Main Body Types - Here's How To Know Which One You Are

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Ayurveda is an ancient wisdom that observes the subtle energies of our minds and bodies. These energies express the particular patterns of our physical, emotional and mental characteristics.

Unlike our horoscopes, which are pretty well defined, our doshas are flexible and ever-changing according to the fluctuations in our personal state of being.

Each dosha is not unique to a particular person. Instead each of us is some special combination of degrees of dosha strength.

So, while you may generally fit the description of a Kapha, you have also got some Vata and Pitta qualities.

Read more about each Dosha and find out which is your dominant quality!

You might find it interesting to know that our understanding of the Doshas goes back as far as 6,000 years ago to ancient India.

While everyone has all three doshas, but only one or two of these energies dominate. Vatas are creative and quick, Kaphas are easygoing and relaxed, and Pittas are sharp-minded and assertive.

Which one are you?

Vata: Wind

Dominant Traits:

  • Quick to learn and grasp new knowledge
  • Can be forgetful
  • Slender, tall and a fast walker
  • Has cold hands, feet; doesn't like cold climates
  • Changeable moods and an irregular daily routine
  • Has high energy in short bursts, but tires easily and tends to overexert themselves
  • Can be impulsive

When You Are Balanced:

  • Full of joy and enthusiasm
  • Lively, fun personality
  • Highly Creative

When You Are Out Of Balance:

Excessive levels of fear and anxiety

How To Regain Balance:

Meditate daily, go to sleep early, create a daily routine, exercise regularly and avoid alcohol/cigarettes.

Pitta : Fire

Dominant Traits:

  • Medium, athletic physique
  • Strong and well-built
  • Excellent concentration powers
  • Confident
  • Competitive, loves challenges
  • Passionate and romantic
  • Can have fair or reddish skin

When You Are Balanced:

  • Strong digestion, healthy appetite
  • Good public speaker, manager
  • Assertive and entrepreneurial

When You Are Out Of Balance:

  • Easily irritated and angry, can be extremely impatient

How To Regain Balance:

Meditate daily, swim, spend more time in nature, slow down eating. Avoid overworking, alcohol and cigarettes.

Kapha: Water

Dominant Traits:

  • Physically strong with a sturdy, heavier build
  • Have the most energy, but it is steady and lasting
  • Self-sufficient
  • Gentle and undemanding
  • Excellent health and immune system
  • Thick hair and smooth skin
  • Soft eyes, low, soft voice

When You Are Balanced:

  • Stable, reliable and faithful
  • Not easily upset and are very grounding to others
  • Slower to learn, but outstanding long-term memory
  • Positive and calm

When You Are Out Of Balance:

  • Possessive, jealous, prone to depression. Tends to overeat or suffer from sluggish digestion.

How To Regain Balance:

  • meditate or write in a journal daily, sleep and wake up early, include lots of vegetables in your diet.

[h/t CureJoy / MindBodyGreen]