Ayurveda types – Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Ayurveda defines "dosha" as fundamental regulatory forces that operate in nature and are also present within us. Our Ayurvedic type (dosha type, constitutional type, "prakriti") is determined from birth and shapes not only our physical structure, mental abilities, our skills, and preferences, but also how we react to certain foods, seasons, weather conditions, and the challenges of everyday life.
The doshas can be identified and determined by their characteristics. Depending on which dosha predominates, Ayurveda distinguishes between Vata, Pitta, Kapha, and mixed doshas.
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