Tag Archives: Ayurvedic body types

In Ayurvedic medicine, doshas are innate, bodily humors of which every individual is formed. The body constitution is based on three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These innate energies circulate in the body and are responsible for several physical, mental and emotional characteristics. Every individual is unique and has a predominant …

The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda is growing in popularity. Have you heard of it? Ayurveda is the ‘science of vitality’. It utilizes diet, lifestyle practices and certain routines, as well as herbs and body therapies for health maintenance, disease prevention and to even reverse chronic issues. At the heart …

In Ayurveda, prakruthi (body types) are the fundamental building blocks for diagnosis, treatment and maintenance of optimal health. Once you identify your own constitution, handling stress, interacting with others and developing an unprecedented harmony in your life will become much easier. Are you a Pitta body type, Vata body type or …

A Vata Pitta diet can be a bit confusing. Vata and Pitta doshas are opposite in nature. If you’re a Vata Pitta type, how do you cater to both doshas? One dosha is a hot dosha and is responsible for warmth in your body. The other dosha is a cold …

A Pitta diet is best suited to those with a Pitta imbalance or a Pitta body type. Let’s look at the Pitta diet in detail and see what foods aggravate and pacify the Pitta dosha. In Ayurvedic medicine, diet is a therapeutic and preventative health measure to manage one’s state …

Food is Kapha’s biggest weakness. Kaphas love food and love to eat. They have a strong, constant appetite and especially love sweet foods, though those are the worst for them. One of the big reasons that sweets are so bad for Kaphas is that those tend to be the higher …