This test will help you determine what dosha you are and how you should eat. The test consists of 4 parts: the initial dosha is determined by your childhood, the rest - 2,3,4 - by your current attitude.

Primordial dosha

cotton wool		Pitta		Kapha
1. Thin body, unusually tall or short height		1. Average build		1. Large, full body
2. Light, thin bones; protruding joints		2. Skeletal system normal		2. The skeletal system is massive
3. Fingers and toes are long and have pointed ends.		3. Fingers and toes of medium length		3 Fingers and toes are short, with square ends
4. In childhood - thinness		4. In childhood - average build		4. In childhood - large body or completeness
5. If you are gaining weight, then body fat concentrated in the waist area		5. If you gain weight, fat deposits are distributed evenly		5. Tendency to excess weight and fat deposits in the buttocks and thighs
6. Dark skin (compared to other family members), tans easily		6. The skin is light, burns easily in the sun; often - freckles, moles		6. In the sun, the skin becomes evenly tanned.
7. Body hair is either sparse or very thick; usually dark, coarse and curly		7. Body hair is light and thin		7. Body hair is moderately thick
8. Narrow forehead		8. Medium width forehead, with wrinkles and folds		8. Wide forehead
9. Eyes are small, dark, mobile		9. Eyes of medium size, light green, gray, amber or blue		9. The eyes are large, moist, sometimes blue, more often brown with a chocolate tint.
10. Teeth crooked, uneven or protruding, sensitive to hot and cold; may have had to wear corrective braces		10. Teeth are straight and of medium size		10. Teeth are large, straight, shiny
11. Thin neck		11. Neck of moderate thickness		11. Thick neck
12. Graceful chin		12. Moderate chin		12. Massive lower jaw
13. Curly hair as a child		13. In childhood - thin, blond hair		13. In childhood - wavy, thick hair
VATA (result)		PITTA (result)		KAPHA (result)

Part 2.

cotton wool		Pitta		Kapha
1. Difficulty gaining weight		1. If you want, you can gain or lose weight quite easily.		1. It's easy to gain weight, but hard to lose without exercise.
2. Cold hands and feet		2. Warm skin		2. Skin is cool, but not cold
3. The skin is dry, thin (if you pinch yourself on the forearm, the thickness of the skin will be about 0.5 cm), and cracks easily. Tendency to form calluses		3. Oily skin; tendency to form acne and rashes. Thickness 0.5-1 cm		3. The skin is thick (thickness 2 cm or more), well moisturized
4. Chapped lips often appear		4. Lips are dark red, often - herpes, blisters on the lips		4. Lips are full and moist
5. Hair is dry, dull, with split ends, dark, coarse, curly		5. Hair is thin, oily, light brown, red or with early gray hair; hair thins early, baldness is possible		5. Hair is thick, slightly wavy, oily, dark, shiny
6. Do not tolerate dryness and cold well, prefer warmth		6. Prefer cool, well-ventilated rooms, do not tolerate heat well		6. Tolerate almost any climatic conditions, but do not tolerate high humidity well
7. The tongue is dry, with a thin grayish coating		7. Tongue with a yellowish, slightly orange or reddish coating		7. The tongue is swollen, with a thick, cheesy, white coating.
8. The eyes are often dry and itchy, and the sclera (whites of the eyes) are grayish or bluish.		8. Sclera are reddish or yellowish		8. Tendency to swelling of the eyelids
9. Stool is irregular, hard, dry; possible constipation		9. Large stools, more than twice a day; possible diarrhea		9. Large stools, once a day; possible mucous discharge, itching
10. Tendency to nervous disorders and acute pain		10. Tendency to diseases with elevated temperature, rashes, inflammations		10. Tendency to swelling, fluid and mucus retention, congestion
11. Sexual desire irregular, prone to sexual fantasies		11.Sexual desire is strong, you get excited easily		11. Regular sexual desire, arousal slowly
12. Menstruation is irregular, scanty, with severe painful cramps		12. Possible heavy bleeding; menstruation is accompanied by diarrhea		12. During menstruation there is swelling; spasms are weak or absent
13. Either you abuse fatty and sweet food or are on a strict diet		13. Do you prefer protein foods, drinks with caffeine, as well as hot, spicy and salty foods		13. Do you prefer sweet, dairy and flour products?
14. Weak gums		14. Tendency to inflammation and bleeding gums		14. Gums are strong
VATA (result)		PITTA (result)		KAPHA (result)

Part 3.

cotton wool		Pitta		Kapha
1. Attention quickly dissipates, you quickly remember new information, but easily forget		1. You remember new information quickly and for a long time; think logically, rationally		1. It takes quite a long time to learn new information, but you never forget what you once firmly grasped.
2. Don't like rigid routines		2. Love to plan and carry out organizational work, especially if the project is entirely at your disposal		2.You work well within a rigid routine
3. You have difficulty making decisions and changing them easily		3.You make decisions quickly and clearly see the essence of things		3.You make decisions slowly and refuse them with great difficulty.
4. Restless, active, mobile mind. Creative thinking		4. Aggressiveness, competitive spirit		4. Calmness, love of leisurely activities that do not require much effort
5. Creative thinking		5. Organized thinking		5. Prefer to follow other people's ideas and plans
6. Working on multiple projects simultaneously		6.You constantly carry out organizational work, prefer to move towards the goal consistently		6. You resist change and new beginnings, prefer simplicity
7. You have many acquaintances, but few close friends.		7.You are very picky and cannot easily install warm friendly relations, and make an enemy		7. You have many friends and you are faithful to them.
8. You tend to spend impulsively and believe that money is there to be spent.		8.You plan your expenses and believe that money is a means to achieve goals.		8. You are thrifty and frugal, and have difficulty parting with money.
VATA (result)		PITTA (result)		KAPHA (result)

Part 4.

cotton wool		Pitta		Kapha
1. You often feel afraid

I regularly hear questions about the doshas and their balance. And the questions are important. The Ayurveda doctor begins his appointment by determining the predominant dosha and Prakriti for a reason. Every positive movement in our life begins with understanding ourselves. This test is necessary for those who want to understand themselves and their physiology from the standpoint of ancient medicine of the Rishi sages. The wise Indian masters teach this: Mahabhutas (or primary elements), under the influence of a person’s consciousness and his karma, form the body we receive at birth. The constitution inherent in a particular birth is called Prakriti and it has three vectors of application - Pitta, Vata and Kapha. Throughout life, habits, actions, environment, diet, in general, what we call a way of life, shapes our original constitution, crumples it and changes it. The result of this process, observed at a certain point in time, is called Vikriti. Having been born, a person already has predispositions in accordance with which his development proceeds. Someone becomes tall and thin and reserved, someone is stocky and energetic, someone is plump and cheerful. Some people like cold and sweet taste, while others like humidity, heat and spicier spices. This is the result of thridhatu’s work on our body. And our healthy, good, comfortable state of health depends on whether Pitta, Vata and Kapha are in balance.

The Western way of thinking leaves its mark on practitioners of yoga and similar health systems: the desire to be “faster, higher, stronger.” The consequence of this is the opinion that there is a certain “ideal” balance of tridhatu, a “standard of doshas” to which one must strive at any cost. The East carries in its heart the philosophy of dharma: the natural, correct order of things. And I urge you to listen to this. The asana is not torment, but sustainable, comfortable position. The Tridoche balance is not a Procrustean bed that adapts unhappy people to a picture from fashion magazines with standards of 90-60-90. This A complex approach to your lifestyle in order to bring your condition into harmony with Nature’s plan for you.

It is worth noting that doshas, ​​like mahabhutas, are not elements in the physical sense, i.e. The element of fire is the essence of fire, not the fire/fire seen with the physical eyes. It’s the same with water, which is not a liquid, but the very property of fluidity. I suggest you take this test, the purpose of which is to identify the dominant dosha and understand its relationship with other doshas. Remember that all doshas are important and necessary and it does not happen that a person has only one of them. On the contrary, our personality and body are made up of a combination of all three elements, with one or two predominant.

Summarizing the available information about the doshas, ​​we can say:

Vata dosha, consisting of the elements of Air and Ether, is responsible for movement, air circulation, and blood supply. People of this type are thin, with long limbs. When Vata is unbalanced, problems with joints, respiratory and skin diseases associated with dryness. Emotionally, this is a “fickle” type, with changeable moods and desires.

Pitta is a combination of Fire and Air. A characteristic constitutional marker is a strong, athletic body, stocky rather than fine-boned. Pitta people are energetic, assertive, possessive good appetite due to the strong Jataragni, the internal digestive fire. Digestion, metabolic processes, in general, absorption and processing of everything, from food to sensory sensations.

Kapha is the basis of our body. Formed from Earth and water, the densest elements, this dosha is responsible for immunity, stability, and body weight. Vitality, basis vitality organisms are rooted in Kapha. People of this type, as a rule, are people based on the Muladhara and Svadhisthana chakras. The figure is characterized by solidity, completeness, expressed in character as kindness, loyalty, and calmness.

If you ignore all mode rules, you can save good health as long as you support:

• – moving your bowels (i.e. keep them clean)
• – movement of your body (perform regularly physical exercise)
• – movement of your breathing (always breathe slowly and deeply)

Vimalananda

So, the test contains descriptions of the characteristics for each constitution. You should choose the group of qualities that you have the most (you should not choose qualities that you would like to have, but do not have). Also, when analyzing the proposed characteristics, take into account specific symptoms the last five years, not the last few days or weeks. Choosing the right answer can be very difficult, since, often, we do not have the habit of listening to our body. We often do wishful thinking. However, it is this attention and sensitivity that has become a habit that will help you live a full, harmonious and rich life happily ever after. Based on the test results, you will be able to choose a diet and lifestyle in accordance with Ayurveda recommendations for your constitutional type.

continues to introduce you with a variety of typologies and this time we will talk about Ayurvedic typology.

Ayurveda- this is ancient Indian medicine, in Sanskrit meaning “knowledge of life”, “art of longevity”. Treatment in Ayurveda is based on a comprehensive study of human nature as a whole, its characteristics and relationship with the outside world. Man, according to Ayurveda, is a unique creation, inherently inseparable from the universe. Everything that exists in a person also exists in the macrocosm around him.

The Ayurvedic system of healing the mind and spirit developed in parallel with the development of traditional yoga. Ayurveda covers wide range healing techniques, including both cleansing programs, herbal medicine, nutrition, and physical exercise, regimen and lifestyle.

According to Ayurveda, the universe is formed by five elements: ether (space), air, fire, water and earth. These elements manifest themselves in the form of three biological principles, or vital energies (according to Ayurveda - doshas): Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These energies of nature form all life on earth, including determining the human constitution through their combinations.

The basis of Ayurveda as a healing science is the study of the constitution of a particular person, which is initially formed at birth ("prakriti") and changes over the course of life, under the influence of the environment and lifestyle ("vikriti"). The three doshas also manifest themselves in the elements of nature, seasons and time of day and influence a person.

Ayurvedic therapy aims to balance and harmonize these three energies in a person.

Three doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha.

Vata dosha means wind (air). This is the driving energy force that motivates the other two doshas - Pitta and Kapha - to move. It controls the movements of the senses and mind, ensures mobility, variability and adaptation, and is responsible for the expression and discharge of all impulses. The action of Vata in the body occurs mainly through the nervous system. Like electric current, it “creates” reactions and nerve impulses. The properties of Vata are mobility, dryness and coldness.

Pitta dosha- this is the energy of fire. Pitta in the body is responsible for digestion, metabolism, controls the power of perception, is responsible for the formation of heat in the body, and understanding. Pitta “acts” through the digestive and circulatory system, it provides the body with strength and energy. The main characteristics of Pitta dosha are heat, strength and moisture.

Kapha dosha. Kapha is water, and its container is earth. Kapha is the main element in the human body, which is mainly composed of water trapped within the connective tissues, skin and muscles formed by the earth element. This dosha is a supporting and preserving force. It provides stability, constancy, is responsible for the formation of tissues, the strength of joints, and gives stability to the emotional sphere. Kapha acts through systems that provide nutrition to tissues - lymph and blood plasma. The main characteristics of Kapha are heaviness, oiliness, stability, and coldness.

So, cotton wool is the driving force responsible for variability, adaptability, and movement. Pitta is a transformative force that gives energy and allows you to move from one state to another. Kapha is stability, it strengthens, preserves and provides stability.

An excess of one of the doshas in the body leads to imbalance and can cause specific disorders and diseases. Excess Vata leads to instability, increased nervousness, exhaustion, weakness, fragility of joints, dryness and depression. Excess Pitta leads to internal heat, fever, inflammation, anger and irritability. Excess Kapha leads to increased body weight, heaviness in the body, heavy breathing, inactivity and drowsiness.

Individual constitution

All three biological energies are present in the human body: Vata, Pitta and Kapha, but one or two of them usually predominate. Less common are people in whom any one dosha predominates; such a constitution can be defined as a Vata, Pitta or Kapha type, in accordance with the dominant dosha.

More common mixed types when two or three doshas are present to equal degrees. There is also a “balanced” type, in which all three energies are balanced and manifest equally; such people are practically healthy, but are quite rare. Therefore, when determining a person’s individual constitution, it is necessary to take into account the degree of manifestation of each of the three doshas, ​​which can vary depending on the time of year and day, lifestyle, and age.

Here are the main manifestations of doshas in the human body:

Cotton wool. People of the Vata type tend to have a thin physique, the body is poorly developed, height is high or short, and there may be pronounced asymmetries in the structure of the face or body. This type of skin is dry, thin, and prone to roughness and cracking. Blood circulation is poor, veins are prominent and there is little subcutaneous fat. People of this type are sensitive to wind, cold and dry weather.

Emotionally, Vata people are unstable, prone to mood swings, emotionally sensitive, and prone to anxiety. This type is also characterized increased activity and creative potential.

Pitta. The Pitta type is characterized by average height and build, moderate weight with well-developed muscles. They always have warm skin, arms and legs. People of this type increased appetite and well-functioning digestion. They are sensitive to heat and humidity.

In the emotional sphere of the Pitta type, irritability, anger, and aggression predominate, while they are characterized by strong will, concentration and determination.

Kapha. Kapha type people are usually short in stature and have a strong, well-developed body. They have thick, moist skin, large hands and feet, and large facial features. This type of people is more prone to being overweight than others. Kapha types are sensitive to humid and cold climates.

Psychologically, Kaphas are stable, constant, prone to attachment and stability. They do not like changing places and surroundings; it is difficult for them to part ways.

Highlight seven main combinations of doshas. In theory possible combinations more, but the rest are much less common.
This:

1. cotton wool
2. Pitta
3. Kapha
4. Vata-Pitta
5. Vata-Kapha
6. Pitta-Kapha
7. Vata-Pitta-Kapha.

Each person is born with a certain number of doshas, ​​that is, he has a certain constitution given to him from birth. This constitution with which a person was born is called Prakriti in Sanskrit. This is the original nature of every person.

In the course of life a person experiences unfavorable factors external environment, allows disturbances in his lifestyle, and the movement of doshas begins in his body. It is not for nothing that Ayurveda sometimes says that Dosha is something that goes out of balance. So, doshas are mobile energies, and their ratio in relation to each other is constantly changing. When such changes are insignificant, a person may not even notice it. When one, or even two doshas have seriously increased their presence in a particular person (in relation to his Prakriti), then we can already talk about
diseases.

Once again I want to draw your attention. What is important is not the ratio of doshas in a person at the moment, but how much this ratio differs from the initial Prakriti of a given person. For example, a ratio of Vata 10%, Pitta 72%, Kapha 18% will result in serious illnesses in a person whose Prakriti is Vatta 30%, Pitta 50%, Kapha 20%, although the same condition will be almost ideal and absolutely healthy for a person with Prakriti Vatta 11%, Pitta 70%, Kapha 19%.

The balance of a person’s doshas at any given moment in his life may differ, and sometimes be very different, from the balance of doshas that was given to him from birth. The balance of doshas, ​​or the type of constitution determined in a person specifically this moment, called Vikriti.

Again. Prakriti is the ratio of doshas, given to a person at birth. Vikriti is the ratio of doshas that a person has at a particular point in time.

When a person's Vikriti coincides with his Prakriti, then the person is perfectly healthy. In practice this rarely happens. Modern man lives, as a rule, in such a way that his Vikriti is different from his Prakriti. And the greater this difference, the greater the severity of the disease in a particular person. Therefore, to be healthy, you need to bring your Vikriti to Prakriti. That is, make sure that the ratio of doshas in your body becomes the same as it was given from birth.

In the following articles I will describe to you in more detail Various types according to Ayurvedic typology.

A dosha is a specific combination of energies that creates your unique physical, emotional and mental being. This is an information drawing that controls your body, emotions and mind.

In my opinion, the more we know about ourselves and our body, the better. We will easily forgive ourselves for character flaws, be more relaxed about the nuances of our figure, that is, it is easier to accept yourself, and also know how to cope with your ailments and gain harmony, youth and our main components - beauty and radiance!

Therefore, Ayurveda for us in this case is simply best friend. But here I’m frankly not a pro, although I can easily determine the leading dosha and constitutions of other people by eye, but I’m not an Ayurveda specialist, so I’ll give the floor to the author of the book and Ayurveda doctor, Katie Silcox.

In addition, I am often asked how to determine a dosha, so I found for you not only a very accurate and competent description of all doshas, ​​but also a wonderful questionnaire!

Doshas regulate all biological and physiological processes, all the rhythms and movements characteristic of the work of our body. When they are in balance, a person feels good and has excellent health.Disease, according to Ayurveda, is an imbalance of one, two or all three doshas.

2. - in 2 minutes you can determine your type. Knowing your dosha type, you can move on to recommendations on nutrition, exercise, and medications that are suitable for you.

Decoding the Dosha test.

After passing the interactive test, you can move on to recommendations for your dosha. And your dosha is,one that is numerically far superior to others , and in this case you are a single dosha type. Then you should study the recommendations specifically for this prevailing dosha.

If you do not have an extremely dominant dosha, then you are a dual-dosha type. The most pronounced of them becomes the first, but both doshas are taken into account.

For those who are hearing about doshas for the first time. Dosha is one of the oldest classifications of people, prescribed in Ayurvedic treatises.

Vata (Wind)

This constitution should avoid acute negative information, for example, horror films, violence, heavy films are not at all desirable for them, as such information increases the restlessness of their mind and can lead to insomnia. For people of the Vata type, communication with benevolent people, a warm climate, warm baths, and hot drinks are very favorable. To prevent your feet from getting cold in cold weather, you need to wear woolen socks, take warm foot baths before going to bed, and massage your feet with oil before going to bed.

All these recommendations allow you to preserve the warmth that is so necessary for the Vata constitution. You should not walk for a long time in rubber shoes, especially in cold weather; the rubber cools the legs, and the energy comes out through the legs, so when the legs are cold, the whole body cools down, since the cold makes it difficult for air to move and circulatory system. This constitution should eat three times a day, should avoid dry food and food that increases the quality of air, that is, spicy, bitter and astringent foods.

The main rule for these people is not to overexert yourself anywhere or in anything.

The main diseases that accompany Vata constitution due to impaired air circulation in the body are: nervous diseases, violations nervous system, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, diseases of the bones, joints, constipation, neuralgic disorders, high blood pressure, chondrosis, arthritis, impaired motor and sensory functions And nervous depression. 83 diseases can arise from disruption of air movement in the body, because... Air is the main air in the body; due to its imbalance, both bodily fire and water in the body are disturbed.

Pitta (Fire)

The Pitta personality does not like to skip meals, this makes it irritable and in a hungry state, a strong fire in the stomach can lead to a burning sensation in the heart area, ulcers and hemorrhoids. Therefore, Pitta personalities should not skip meals and should eat 3 times a day. The skin of a Pitta constitution is susceptible to irritation, rashes, inflammation, allergies often occur due to impaired immunity and accumulation of bile in small intestine. Out of balance, these people suffer from insomnia if they are immersed in their work, which, as a rule, is the main content of their life. The main condition for the normal existence of this type is the need for a moderate, clear daily routine.

Pitta constitution reacts very sharply to alcohol, which has a “sour” taste. The sour taste ignites bodily fire, and this leads a person who drinks alcohol excessively to conflict situations; they themselves get into conflicts in an intoxicated state. Smoking also ignites bodily fire, since it also has a “sour” taste in quality. Pitta constitution should not carry out a long fast; 2-3 days of fasting are enough for her. This personality does not need strong physical exercise, long distance running, lungs are good for her gymnastic exercises. Swimming is very calming for Pitt, jogging for no more than 5 minutes. Pitta constitution can shower cold water, this is favorable for her. Pitta personalities have excellent digestion and a strong appetite and therefore often suffer from overeating. For this constitution, it is recommended to drink a few sips of water before eating in order to extinguish the excess fire, which will not allow you to eat a lot of food. Pitt personalities mostly suffer from overeating.

All emotions of a Pitta constitution arise from lust and feelings of dissatisfaction. Emotions of anger, malice, hatred, envy, jealousy. These emotions disturb the flora in gallbladder, kidneys, and people with a Pitta constitution often suffer from metabolic disorders. Diseases such as ulcers gastrointestinal tract, gallstones, bladder, hypertension and heart disease, skin diseases, inflammatory diseases eyes, heartburn, sour belching, refer to a violation of the fire function in the body and Pitta personalities suffer most from this.

Kapha (Slime)

Kapha personalities should not indulge in sweet, sour and salty tastes. Sweet taste increases heaviness, creates blockages, cools the body, sour and salty tastes increase thirst and water will be retained in the body, which is why Kapha individuals often have high blood pressure, they suffer from lymphatic blockages, diabetes, accumulation of mucus in the chest cavity, diseases of the mucous membrane, gynecological disorders , tumor growths. Because Kapha dosha controls wet tissues body, so disturbances in it affect the mucous membranes. These symptoms are especially acute in cold and wet weather, when they intensify in environment cold wet Kapha. During full moon When Kapha increases in the environment in all forms of life, Kapha individuals also suffer from excess fluid in the body. Their asthma worsens, their blood pressure, they become drowsy, lethargic, dispassionate, water is retained in the body.

The main thing for this type of people is never to be idle, that is, to constantly give physical activity to their body. Without Kapha movement, individuals can quickly become lazy and must always be encouraged to take action. They themselves may not show initiative, but laziness is their most terrible enemy. Physical activity is favorable for them, the more the better, they can be good athletes, long-distance running, weightlifting, and swimming are favorable for them. If Kapha personalities are not given physical exercise, Kapha will quickly begin to build up in their body due to laziness. Movement makes it possible to maintain internal fire in the body, which, in turn, cleanses the blood vessels of excess mucus. These individuals can starve without harm to their health long time, up to 10 days, but they should eat no more than 2 times a day and in no case eat at night. The first meal is no earlier than 11-12 hours and the intervals between meals are at least 5-6 hours. The biggest mistake of Kapha personalities is eating unclean food, which is heavy and only increases the quality of Kapha, so people of Kapha constitution can practically not get sick at all if they do not eat foods such as meat, fish, eggs, flour products and dairy products, as these foods are caphogenic, increasing mucus and congestion in the body.

Vata (Wind)

Everything that moves in the body, for example, when a person moves his hands, or the movement of food, the movement of air currents - all this is provided by the element of vata. That is, cotton wool is the most dynamic element.

Vata governs feelings and emotions such as fear, anxiety, pain, trepidation and spasms.

Wat location - colon, pelvic cavity, bones, skin, ears and hips. If excess vata develops in the body, it will accumulate in these areas.

In nature, autumn is considered the period of Vata, so in the fall, people who belong to this type experience a lot of health problems. Every year Vatas must prepare in advance for autumn. Vata energy is most active from two o'clock in the morning to six o'clock in the morning and from two o'clock in the afternoon to six o'clock in the evening. Vatas wake up early in the morning and become restless. Vatas should regularly practice breathing and relaxation techniques before going to bed. Vatas would be very wise to go to bed early. Only then will they be able to get enough sleep during the night and gain strength for the morning, when they are awakened by the first rays of the dawn sun. If possible, Vatas should take a nap during the day, between two and four o'clock in the afternoon, because during these hours the Vata energy begins to dry up and dissipate. If you can’t take a nap during the day, then you should reduce your activity in the afternoon. The schedule for the second half of the day should be drawn up taking into account the decrease in Vata activity in the second half of the day and all important events and intense stress should be transferred to the first half of the day. Since Vatas have active heart and throat chakras, they tend to sleep no more than four to six hours at night on their left side.

The health of people of this type is favorably affected by three nutritious meals a day. The first meal, or early breakfast, should take place around seven o'clock in the morning, at noon it is useful to have a snack, and at six o'clock in the evening have a hearty dinner. The ideal bedtime is ten o'clock in the evening.

Vatas must follow a set daily routine that includes time for afternoon naps, body care, mind-clearing techniques, relaxation, and harmonization (this could be meditation, prayer, or reflection). Vatas should not overexert themselves; intense loads are contraindicated for them. Unlike the hardy and strong Kaphas, people who belong to the Vata type lack endurance and strength. They are Uranian capable of exploding, and their energy bursts can amaze the imagination, but these emissions are instantaneous, and for the next “burst” they will have to accumulate energy for a long time. Vatas spend a lot of energy on “flights” of thoughts and imagination, so they must learn to take care of themselves and not drive themselves to exhaustion. The innate ability to “fly”, coupled with unconscious aestheticism and the need for beauty, dictates to Vats the need to live according to the principle of moderation, beauty and grace.

The physical exercises that Vatas engage in should be short and “soft.” This could be breathing exercises, yoga, qigong, tai chi chuan, aikido (especially not the martial health direction of ki), wushu, ballroom dancing, dance aerobics, light walks, short swimming (for pleasure and without stress), light exercises (not systematic! ) jogging for fresh air, short bike rides, golf, tennis and badminton, and a dip in the hot Jacuzzi.

Remember: if you want to stretch your body or work out certain systems and organs with the help of yoga, perform these activities before starting any other physical exercises!

All exercises should be performed at a calm, moderate pace, and the load should also be moderate, because a fast pace leads to fatigue and imbalance of Vata dosha. Strength exercises should be performed at a slow pace, using dumbbells and other weights.

It is useful for Vata to perform a set of yogic asanas with measured breathing twice a day. Since the weak point of Vat is the spine and joints, they must include asanas in the complex of yogic exercises that help develop the mobility and flexibility of the spine.

Aromatherapy and body care

Warm and moist aromas rich in sweetness and sourness have a beneficial effect on Vat. To regulate the out-of-balance Vata dosha, the aromas of linden, verbena, lemon and orange zest, black mint, cloves, cumin, anise, marshmallow, basil, nutmeg, orange blossom (neroli), mandarin, cloves and fennel, selected in different combinations, are useful. cardamom and cinnamon.

Representatives of the Ayurvedic Vata type benefit from regular relaxation massage courses. During the massage you should use such vegetable oils, like sesame, wheat germ, apricot or avocado to which are added essential oils, the aromas of which have a beneficial effect on Vata dosha. In addition to the fact that these oils nourish, moisturize and rejuvenate dry skin, they carry harmonizing information at the cellular level and lead to the balance of Vata dosha. Vata is the queen of the doshas, ​​and the balance of all doshas begins with the harmony of the Vata dosha! Oils help maintain a charge of heat in the muscles. After the massage, it is useful to take a warm bath with foam, shampoo and gel. These products will remove excess oil from the hair and body, leaving a barely noticeable protective layer that will protect the skin from cold, dryness, roughness and roughness.

Pitta (Fire)

Pitta is a combination of fire and water and is responsible for transformation in the body. That is, if vata is responsible for movement, then pitta is responsible for various processes that are associated with the transformation of one process into another. Let's say digestion of food. Digestion is the basic process of transformation where food is transformed into our body. And pitta is responsible for this. That is, it is a metabolic element. Therefore, the first and most important function Pitta - digestion of food. In addition, it is responsible for skin pigmentation, body temperature, hunger, thirst, vision (vision is also one of the functions of pitta, the function of fire in the body). And Ayurveda lists forty pitta disorders. Pitta is also a fairly mobile element, but not as mobile as vata. Accordingly, it has less tendency to become unbalanced, which is why only forty pitta disorders are given. All disorders associated with pitta are characterized by inflammatory processes.

Pitta governs digestion, absorption, absorption, dissolution, nutrition, metabolism, body temperature, skin color, eye luster, as well as intellect and understanding.

Pitta awakens anger, hatred and envy.

Pitta location - small intestine, stomach, sweat glands, blood, fat, eyes and skin.

Seasonal and daily activities

Summer is rightfully considered the Pitta season, so in the summer, people whose constitution is dominated by this dosha experience many problems. The natural heat of Pitta under the hot scorching sun only intensifies. That's why the Pitts need to prepare ahead of time for this season and prudently reduce their activity levels.

The ideal way to spend summer time for Pitts is to relax with family and friends near cool streams, springs and mountain lakes in which you can swim. It is not recommended to relax on the hot beaches of the oceanic and sea coasts of Pittam in the summer, since the skin of fiery people easily burns and becomes inflamed in the sun. If Pitts still prefer to relax on the coast, then they can only appear on the beach at sunset. Then it is useful for them to swim and jog on the beach sand.

When rage ignites the Pitt fuel, the health consequences are devastating. When uncontrollable, hot-tempered and impetuous Aries are driven by their own anger and guided by fiery passions, they deplete their energy resources and lose vitality.

If Pittas are stressed, they must find the strength not to explode as usual, but to calm down and cool down. Pittas can achieve a state of peace and tranquility when they paint landscapes, admire the beauty of nature, green meadows, fields strewn with flowers, or the sparkling surface of a river. Coolness, peace, contemplation and serenity, bathing in the moonlight - all this perfectly harmonizes Pitta.

Since from ten o'clock in the morning to two o'clock in the afternoon and from ten o'clock in the evening to two o'clock in the morning the time of Pitta begins, people with a fiery constitution should try to avoid situations that provoke irritability and stress in them. At this time, it is advisable not to get angry, not to shout or get into heated arguments and conflicts. The behavior of textbook Pittas is even described in books: it is Pittas who tend to engage in wild behavior and explode emotionally in the middle of the day at lunch and in the evening before bed.

For those with a violent, insatiable appetite, Pitt is nevertheless recommended for them. light food and weak drinks. They should not abuse spices, hot, hot and bitter seasonings, as well as spices that stimulate the appetite and accelerate the blood. They should not drink alcohol. If Pitts follow these tips, they will stop being angry, violent and explosive.

The Pitt digestive fire is most active at midnight and noon. Pittams can eat heavily throughout the day, because they have a high level of metabolic processes. Proper nutrition capable of regulating the fiery nature of Pitta. It is a kind of medicine that smoothes and calms their explosive nature and helps them remember their cognitive self. Therefore, Pittas must purposefully form their taste and eating habits and eat mindfully.

To tame the raging fire and relax after intense mental work, it is useful for Pittams to meditate before going to bed. After six o'clock in the evening they should reduce their activity level and relax. It is useful for them to visualize beautiful landscapes in muted or pastel colors, in which the cool waters the river, the sands and snow are white, the forests are turning green, animals are moving gracefully and birds are singing.

Pittas experience a surge of creative energy in the middle of the night, but they would be wise to resist the temptation to spend the night awake and fall asleep at dawn. Pitts usually sleep for six to eight hours, and they sleep mainly on their backs. Pittas need to sleep longer than Vatas and Kaphas to replenish the energy they expend during the daytime.

When evening comes, Pitta should forget about victories and exploits. By trusting the inner wisdom of Vata and the ability to feed and warm Kapha, Pitta will be able to fully restore lost energy and prepare for the battles of the coming day.

Pittas should learn from their air and water partners tact and courtesy, mercy and the ability to forgive, elegant grace of feelings, as well as many other humanly attractive character traits.

For Pitta, time free from the routine struggle for self-affirmation and power becomes a time of strengthening and healing. vital energy. Pitts should devote their free time to charitable activities. By engaging in humanitarian activities, Pitta learns to have compassion and empathy for people. When Pitta becomes humane, he loses the need to stick out and attract attention to his “outstanding” person, because he begins to understand that narcissism and vanity are ridiculous, and what is important is the spiritual qualities, subtlety and liveliness of his fiery nature.

Pittas benefit from such types of physical activity that are uniform and not intermittent. Swimming, acrobatics, skiing, figure skating, speed skating, jogging, cross-country and marathon running, tennis, chess, etc. are very useful for their physical and mental health. hiking trips and mountaineering.

Fiery people naturally love sports. But they must always remember that sports that require high energy expenditure - be it swimming, running, aerobics, rowing, tennis or football - can only be practiced during the cool part of the day.

During sports activities, Pittas burn off excess energy. But they must listen sensitively to themselves and prevent the acceleration of metabolism in the body.

It is beneficial for pittas to perform a set of yogic asanas twice a day. Pittams should pay attention Special attention to bring your mind into a calm, peaceful state. From yogic asanas, they are shown poses aimed at overcoming mental fatigue and relaxation.

Remember: if you want to stretch your body or work specific systems and organs with yoga, do these exercises before starting any other sports activities!

Aromatherapy and body care

Pitta types benefit from dry, cool, sweetish aromas, a little spicy, but not tart. To balance Pitta dosha, it is useful to inhale the aromas of rose, leaves and young roots of bitter orange, cinnamon, vanilla, sandalwood, calamus, borneol, myrtle, narcissus, lotus, peppermint, nutmeg, artabotrys, jasmine, licorice, violet.

Kapha (Slime)

Kapha is bodily water, it holds the elements of the body together and forms the basis of its physical structure.

This dosha supports the body's resistance. Kapha - bodily water - is physiologically responsible for the biological strength and strength of body tissues. Kapha lubricates joints, moisturizes the skin, helps wounds heal, fills space in the body, gives biological strength, energy and stability, supports good memory, gives energy to the heart and lungs, supports the immune system.

Kapha is present in chest, throat, head, cavities, nose, mouth, stomach, joints, protoplasm, plasma, liquid mucous secretions.

In the psyche, kapha is responsible for the emotions of attachment, greed, and long-term envy. Kapha also manifests itself in the desire for peace, forgiveness and love.

Excess kapha will accumulate in the chest.

Recommendations for people with predominant Kapha dosha

Seasonal and daily activities

On the one hand, Kaphas dream of everything happening by itself. On the other hand, before doing anything, Kaphas carefully consider and weigh every step. This is because they do not want to waste energy.

Kapha's favorite activities on weekends are traveling from the ottoman to the refrigerator and from the refrigerator to the ottoman. During such journeys they move slowly, majestically and without fuss. Having collected a full tray of food, they carefully settle on the ottoman. At the same time, unlike Vat and Pitt, they cope well with monotonous, monotonous work that requires patience, effort and endurance. When Kapha has no other choice, he has to work, but in general he does not like to work. This is a paradox, since all Kaphas feel the need to help people and warm them up even when they are not asked to do so. Unlike Pitts, they do not have ulterior motives that guide them when carrying out tactical tasks according to a pre-developed plan to achieve strategic goals. Kaphas enjoy comforting, caressing, warming and feeding loved ones. Typical Kapha women are hospitable housewives who throw everything that is in the refrigerator on the table. Kaphas do not think of great rewards for valiant work, but lack of appreciation or appreciation for a job well done offends them.

End of winter and early spring- These are Kapha seasons, so during this time all Kaphas face many problems. During the period of liberation of nature from winter captivity, Kaphas should not lead a sedentary lifestyle. They can engage in activities such as gardening, gardening, sports, spring cleaning and cleaning, and rearranging furniture.

From six to ten o'clock in the morning and from six to ten o'clock in the evening, people of this constitution intensively manifest the qualities of Kapha dosha. Their energy becomes dense, heavy and earthy. They should stick to a simple and comfortable daily routine to counteract the weight gain. This way they can train their willpower.

In order for Kapha's day to pass harmoniously, he should get up early in the morning, take a shower, do yoga and give himself physical (sports) exercise. Instead of breakfast, Kaphas need to drink Herb tea. It is better to refuse morning food.

The main meal is lunch. Lunch should be hearty, but all dishes should be prepared from natural and healthy products. After lunch, Kaphams definitely need to take a walk; walking for fifteen minutes is enough. Kapha's dinner should be very light. If he has a heavy dinner or late in the evening, he will inevitably fall under the influence of the passive energy of the Kapha dosha that dominates at this time. The best way for Kapha not to harm himself during this stressful period is to load himself with work, preferably even outside the home. He must find evening activities for himself: attending courses, participating in seminars, training, etc., and Kaphas can be not just passive participants, but active organizers of these events.

Kaphas should get up at dawn and go to bed early. If they stay in bed after six o'clock in the morning, they become hostage to the active period of Kapha dosha (6-10 o'clock in the morning), and all their good intentions to spend the day harmoniously crumble into dust. To wake up alert and rested, Kaphas need more sleep than Vatas and Pittas, but they should not sleep more than seven hours! Unfortunately, Kaphas usually sleep for eight to twelve hours at night and have difficulty getting out of bed after sleep. They sleep either on their stomachs or in the fetal position.

It is best for Kaphas to eat by the hour: from eight to nine in the morning - herbal tea, around one in the afternoon - lunch, at sixteen o'clock - afternoon snack and at six o'clock in the evening - lunch or dinner.

Kaphas always need to see large and immediate results of their work, so they are never satisfied with regular gymnastics, aerobics or regular physical education according to standard programs. They believe that such sports activities are not for them. “Here and now” is the slogan of a Kapha woman when she is trying to lose weight.

Kaphas do not require stamina and strength, but, dear Kaphas, keep in mind that you need to work completely differently than Vata types, where physical activity should be very small, and not like Pitta types, for whom moderate physical exercise is recommended. Kaphas must work hard to burn fat and remove excess fluid in the tissues, disperse blood, remove overweight, develop balance and flexibility.

Marathon distances and weight lifting, bodybuilding and kayaking and canoeing are useful physical activities for people of this type. Those Kapha women who still manage to overcome their natural laziness and find the strength to regularly engage in rhythmic exercises, dancing and aerobics will benefit a lot. Water polo, judo and sambo wrestling can be recommended for men who have a strongly pronounced dosha.

It is beneficial for Kaphas to do yoga twice a day. They are recommended to include asanas in their complex of yogic exercises, which help normalize the activity of the glands. internal secretion, help remove mucus (in particular, phlegm) from the body and help remove excess fat.

Remember: if you want to stretch your body or work specific systems and organs with yoga, do these activities before starting any other physical exercise!