Understanding PRAKRITI
(Your Natural Body Type in Ayurveda)
Definition: Prakriti refers to your inherent nature determined at birth, which stays constant throughout your life. Ayurveda divides human nature into two main types – Mental and Physical.
There are 7 types of Sharirika Prakriti:
1. Vata Prakriti
2. Pitta Prakriti
3. Kapha Prakriti
4. Vata Pitta Prakriti
5. Pitta Kapha Prakriti
6. Kapha Vata Prakriti
7. Tridosha
Each Prakriti comes with its own set of unique features. This concept is what sets Ayurveda apart from other medical systems. Treatment and medicine choices vary for each individual based on their Prakriti. Ayurveda also advises on suitable and unsuitable foods according to Prakriti. Analyzing Prakriti not only helps understand a patient's physical and mental makeup but also plays a crucial role in predicting, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases."
Features | Vata | Pitta | Kapha |
---|---|---|---|
Body Frame | Thin | Medium | Broad |
Body Weight | Low | Moderate | Over Weight |
Skin | Dry, Rough, Cracked | Soft, Thin, Tendency for Acnes & Freckles | Thick, Oily, Cool, Clear Complexion |
Hair | Dry, Thin, Prone to Break | Soft, Early Greying | Thick, Oily |
Teeth | Protruded, Big, Gums Emaciated , Cavities | Moderate in Size, Yellowish, Soft Gums | Strong, White |
Eyes | Small, Dull, Dry | Sharp, Shiny | Big, Attractive, Thick Eye Lashes |
Nails | Brittle, Dry, Cracked | Soft, Pink | Thick, Strong, Shiny |
Tongue | Cracked | Red | White Coated |
Food Habits | Frequent, Variable | Excessive Food | Stable Food Habits |
Thirst | Variable | Excessive | Scanty |
Bowl | Dry, Hard, Constipated | Soft, Loose | Thick, Oily |
Physical Activities | Very Active | Moderate | Lethargic |
Tolerance for Seasonal Weather | Cold Intolerant | Heat Intolerant | Tolerant to Both Heat and Cold |
Communication | Talkative | Sharp, Incisive Communication with Analytical Abilities | Less Vocal; with Good Communication Skill |
Initiation Capabilities | Quick, Responsive | Moderate, Understanding | Slow |
Memory | Quick Grasping but Poor Retention | Moderate Grasping and Retention | Slow Grasping but Good Retention |
Emotional Temperament | Fearful, moody, unpredictable | Aggressive, Jealous, Impatience | Calm, Attached, Likeable |
Pulse | Thready, Feeble, Moves like a Snake | Moderate, Jumping like a Frog | Slow, Moves like a Swan |
Prakriti (oder Konstitution) von Individuen sind sehr unterschiedlich und das Verständnis von Prakriti ist entscheidend für das Verständnis und die Behandlung eines Gesundheitsproblems. Ein Ayurveda-Experte führt diese Analyse auf der Grundlage spezifischer Informationen durch, die von einem Patienten gesammelt wurden.