You are fire, I am water: how to determine your body type according to Ayurveda and improve your life

Ayurveda is an Indian ideology of life, according to which health is considered the main value. Ayurveda identifies three types of dosha – body energy: vata, pitta and kapha. In every person there is energy of all types, but one of them prevails, as a rule. It determines the condition of the skin, body composition and general physical condition.

Knowing how doshas are organized and which of them prevails in you, you can more harmoniously build a system of nutrition, work on your problem areas and prevent diseases to which you are prone. Together with Patima Raichur (book “Absolute Beauty”) and San Light (“The Big Encyclopedia of Ayurveda”) we tell about the main features of each type of energy.

Vata – air and ether

Appearance: thinness, refined outline of the figure, lack of muscle and fat mass. Hair dark, facial features thin and smoothed.

Character: sensuality, honesty, mood swings, increased anxiety. People with predominant vata energy are creative and dreamy, but easily vulnerable.

Diet: Vata people should pay close attention to their diet, as digestive disorders can seriously affect the spiritual well-being. Ayurveda recommends to pay attention to light food and refuse grueling diets and extreme food systems.

Health: people with predominant vata energy tend to complain of dry skin and dental problems.

If you find signs of predominant air energy, then pay attention to yoga, stretching, body & mind or body ballet. But powerlifting and long-distance running can bring imbalance and provoke deterioration of health.

Pitta – fire and water

Appearance: developed muscular corset, athletic build, sharp facial features, blond or red hair, freckles.

Character: ambitious, energetic, excessive activity, radical views and a good sense of humor. Often people with fiery energy is considered the soul of the company.

Diet: it is noticed that representatives of pitta energy prefer spicy and salty dishes. However, despite this, Ayurveda does not recommend emphasizing specific gastronomic combinations. Pay attention to simple seasonal fruits and vegetables, in summer enjoy fresh berries, freeshes. For balance you need water, and “fire” and spice is already enough.

Health: since the activity of pitta representatives do not occupy, you will certainly have a need to periodically release energy, for example, through sports. However, do not overdo it – it is important not to allow aggression during the activities. For peace and well-being, try meditative practices, yoga, and water activities.

Kapha – water and earth

Appearance: large facial features, strong body, thick hair, tendency to overweight.

Character: representatives of Kapha have a calm character, natural slowness. And also, as a rule, such people often have problems with motivation – often they suffer from laziness. However, the reason for this is the desire for harmony and inner peace.

Diet: it is worth paying attention to warm dishes with a minimum of fat. Sweets, flour, fast food – all this will negatively affect the figure and provoke rapid weight gain.

Health: since people with kapha energy are prone to obesity, instead of running and aerobics they should give preference to quieter workouts. It is recommended to move more and work with a strength exercise program.

So, by identifying your type, you can avoid health problems, improve your health and bring harmony to all areas of life, which is the goal of Ayurveda.