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Vata Dosha (Vatham)

Vata dosha is the primary dosha of Tridoshas, the three dynamic forces responsible for the physical and mental well being of humans and all living things.

Vata Prakriti or vata type

Vata is associated with the bhootas, vayu (air) and akash (space). vata controls all movements and respiration. Vata type persons are thin and bony, with dull, dry hair, nails and skin. Veins are prominent and hair is scanty.

Vikriti – Anomalies in Body Constitution

Vikriti (or vikruti), according to Ayurveda is the deviation of Prakriti from its normal state. Prakriti is the constitution of body and mind that keeps them healthy. Vikruti in Ayurveda is a state of disease for body or mind or both. Vikriti occurs when tridoshas are not in equilibrium or a balanced state.

Thridoshas (Three Doshas or Doshangal)

According to Ayurveda, any physical or mental ailment is caused due to imbalance in any one or more of three dynamic forces called Tridoshas.

Pitta Prakriti or Pitta Type

Pitta prakriti is associated with Agni (fire). It is responsible for maintaining body temperature and digestion of food. Pitta prakriti persons have medium sized body with a good muscle tone. Skin is oily, hence susceptible to diseases like pimples, moles, acne, etc.

Pitta (Pitham, Pitha)

Ayurveda says Pitta dosha is one among the three doshas in tridoshas. It is composed mainly of Agni (fire) and some Jal (water).

Kapha Prakriti or Kapha Type

Kapha dosha is constituted of prithvi (earth) and jal (water). kapha is responsible for the body composition. Bones, muscles, fat and fluids are all included as kapha.

Kapha Dosha (kapham)

Kapha Dosha is a dosha among the three doshas of tridosha, according to Ayurveda.

This force is composed mainly of Jal (water). It also has some element of Bhoomi (earth). Thus kapha dosha is considered to be heaviest of all doshas. When hearing heavy, don’t assume the dosha is material. It is a dynamic force, which controls the Jal and Bhoomi within our body.