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The Dhammapada
Know Your Constitution

Find Your Prakriti — Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Everyday clues from your preferences help you discover your natural constitution.

Vata

The Air & Space Nature


You sip your tea or coffee while it’s still steaming that warmth grounds you when your thoughts drift faster than clouds. You love the sound of rain or soft music; you wrap yourself in cozy layers, and you often feel better with warm oil therapies focused on the spine to calm scattered thoughts.

Pitta

The Fire & Water Nature


You often wait for your tea to cool your body runs warm and you are focused and purposeful. When overheated or irritated, cooling oils and gentle touch on head and temples bring instant peace. Pitta thrive with balance that warms but does not burn.


Kapha

The Earth & Water Nature


You enjoy slow, unhurried mornings, soft pillows and familiar aromas. Your calm energy comforts others, but when stillness turns to heaviness, brisk walks, invigorating oils and rhythmic massages uplift you.



Why This Matters

When you know your constitution (Prakriti) and your current state (Vikriti), something profound shifts.

↪ You stop fighting your nature and start cooperating with it.
↪ You eat according to what your body truly needs not what the internet suggests.
↪ You understand why your friend thrives on cold salads, but you feel better with warm soups.
↪ You notice when to rest instead of forcing another late-night project.
↪ You start living with your body not against it.

And that’s where healing truly begins in understanding, not resistance.

Key benefits

Knowing Your Body Constitution, Help You Live Better

Everyday clues from your preferences help you discover your natural constitution.

1.Self-awareness and preventive health

When you know your constitution, you understand what keeps you in balance and what causes you to fall out of balance.

→ You can prevent diseases before they appear by making the right daily and seasonal choices.

2. Personalized diet and lifestyle

Ayurveda teaches that there’s no one-size-fits-all diet.
Your Prakriti guides you toward foods, routines, and exercises that support your unique metabolism and digestion.

Example:

  • Vata → needs grounding, warm, oily foods.
  • Pitta → needs cooling, calming, mildly sweet foods.
  • Kapha → needs light, spicy, energizing foods.

3. Emotional and mental balance

Each dosha influences the mind and emotions:

  • Vata → creative but anxious
  • Pitta → focused but intense
  • Kapha → calm but prone to attachment

4. Seasonal and environmental adaptation

Your Prakriti helps you adjust your habits according to seasons, climate, and age.

→ A Pitta person must stay cool and hydrated during the hot season, while a Vata person should protect from cold and dryness in windy months.

5. Early detection of imbalance (Vikriti)

Once you know your Prakriti, you can more easily spot when your current state (Vikriti) deviates from it.

This awareness allows early correction before imbalance becomes illness.

6.Improved relationships and communication

Understanding different Prakritis helps you relate better to others — personally and professionally. You begin to see that others act from their dosha nature, not from intention or fault.

→ You won’t expect a slow, stable Kapha to act like a fast, spontaneous Vata.

7.Holistic healing and self-acceptance

Knowing your Prakriti teaches you to work with your nature, not against it.

It fosters self-love and acceptance realizing that your strengths and weaknesses are just expressions of your elemental design.

Process

How to Diagnose Prakriti

Step 1: Initial Consultation

  • Purpose: Build rapport and understand the guest’s background.
  • Actions:
    • Ask about personal and family medical history.
    • Discuss lifestyle, daily routines, stress patterns, and sleep habits.
    • Note emotional tendencies and personality traits.

Step 2: Observation (Darshan)

  • Purpose: Gather visual clues about dosha dominance.
  • What to Observe:
    • Body frame & structure: Tall/slim (Vata), medium/muscular (Pitta), broad/sturdy (Kapha).
    • Skin texture & complexion: Dry/cool (Vata), warm/reddish (Pitta), soft/oily (Kapha).
    • Eyes, hair, nails, lips: Subtle clues to constitutional type.
    • Posture & gait: Quick, restless (Vata), intense, purposeful (Pitta), slow, steady (Kapha).

Step 3: Pulse Diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha)

  • Purpose: Detect subtle imbalances and confirm dosha dominance.
  • Method:
    • Place fingers on radial artery of the wrist
    • Assess rhythm, strength, and flow of the pulse.
    • Experienced practitioners can identify Vata, Pitta, and Kapha predominance.

Step 4: Tongue, Nail, and Eye Examination

  • Tongue:Shape, coating, moisture, and color.
  • Nails: Strength, color, and texture.
  • Eyes: Brightness, clarity, and sclera color.
  • These give additional clues about current dosha balance (Vikriti) and constitution (Prakriti).

Step 5: Detailed Questioning (Prashna / Samiksha)

  • Purpose: Understand habits, preferences, and tendencies.
  • Topics to Cover:
    • Appetite, digestion, thirst, temperature preference.
    • Sleep patterns, energy levels, and stress response.
    • Behavioral traits: creativity, leadership, patience, emotional tendencies.

Step 6: Recording and Analysis

  • Purpose: Create a comprehensive profile.
  • Actions:
    • Record all observations, pulse findings, and answers in a guest file.
    • Assign dosha dominance: Vata, Pitta, Kapha, or combination (e.g., Vata-Pitta).
    • Identify areas of balance (Prakriti) vs imbalance (Vikriti).

Step 7: Personalized Guidance

  • Purpose: Turn diagnosis into actionable recommendations.
  • Actions:
    • Suggest therapies, massage, yoga, meditation suitable for their constitution.
    • Recommend diet, daily routines, and seasonal adjustments.
    • Educate the guest about their Prakriti, so they can maintain long-term balance.
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