Vedix-Prakriti Type Kapha-Pitta
Vedix-Prakriti Type Kapha-Pitta
Vedix-Prakriti Type Kapha-Pitta
KAPHA : PITTA
What is Prakriti? 3
Kapha-Pitta Prakriti 9
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“ The knowledge of your prakriti and attuning to it your lifestyle, food, profession
and relationships is a very simple way of complying with the modern era edict,
“Embrace yourself”. Ayurveda believes your unique identity deserves a unique
consideration. Knowing yourself helps you build on your strengths and work on
what holds you back from living your life to your full potential.
Ayurveda believes our aspirations in life our unique and good health is a freeway
to pursue Dharma: Knowledge of the right and wrong, Artha: Materialism, Kama:
Desires, Moksha: Fulfillment. Aligning our choices in life with our prakriti is an
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effortless way to achieve health and happiness.
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“ Ayurveda is the only medicine which encompasses not only the physical and energetic body, but the
emotions, the mind, and the spirit. Hence, it is called Holistic Medicine.
Ayurveda goes deeper and has a highly developed logical system to support its understanding of the
different natures of individuals (Prakriti) and, hence, their treatment. This is called the Tridosha theory
that forms the basis for the Ayurvedic system. Tridosha not only allows you to choose the herbal
remedies that are correct for you, with great accuracy, it also allows you to structure your diet on a
more profound level than the biochemical nutritional model.
In summary, the most fundamental aspect of human anatomy is the Tridosha, or Three Humor theory.
These humors function through five sub-humors (Pancha Mahabhutas- Agni, Jala, Vayu, Aakasha,
pruthvi). The humors move through the seven tissue levels (Sapta Dhatus- Rasa, Raktha, Mamsa,
Medho, Asthi, Majja, Shukra), either nourishing them in a healthy body or accumulating and resting in
them as disease. The normal health of the body is maintained by the seven tissue levels and they are
supplied by the channels. These channels outnumber the tissues and also support the organs and
other mechanical functions of the body. The Kalas or membranes act as protection to the tissues and
also are directly responsible for absorption and diffusion of nutrients. In a nutshell, health is the result
of these systems functioning together in harmony. Disease is the result of disturbance of the natural
rhythm of these systems. This is where Ayurveda specializes in finding out the root cause of this
disturbance (disease) rather than concentrating on the symptomatic treatment.
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Complete health is achieved only by balancing the body, mind and soul (prana). Ayurveda is the
science which acts as a catalyst to help one achieve this balance.
Introduction INTRODUCTION
What Are What
Ayurvedic Doshas? Doshas?
Are Ayurvedic
To understand your Prakriti, it’s important to start from the basics.
Ayurveda, simplifies the body physiology ascribing each function to a
particular dosha. Doshas are the three fundamentals to understand
Ayurveda and your Prakriti.
AYURVEDIC DOSHAS
Five Basic Elements
air ether
Like everything else in the universe, the body and its three doshas are also
composed of the five great elements. These panchamahabhutas have
their own qualities, and are present in all matter in varying degrees of
proportion. The most dominant mahabhuta imparts its qualities to the
respective matter.
Tridoshas are the three forces of the body, which bring health when in
balance, and produce diseases when out of balance. The three doshas are
called Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
These are forces or energies that work through the body to maintain
homeostasis.
Vata is the force that holds together Akasha and Vayu mahabhuta.
Pitta is the force that holds together Agni and Jala mahabhuta.
Kapha is the force that holds together Prithvi and Jala mahabhuta.
Pitta has an equally important role of keeping together two very opposite
qualities of fire and water. Like an acid, which are fluids in their existential
state, but burn. Pitta governs this principal in the body. It brings about
transformation, acts as the heat energy, digests food at gross and cellular
levels. It imparts warmth, vision and colour to the body.
Kapha is the cohesive and lubricating force that holds together the
opposing elements Jala and Prithvi. Imagine mixing stone and water.
Kapha force makes the body stable, the structures well held with muscle,
tendons, ligaments and fats. It also forms the protective coverings and
fluid shock absorber for joints, brain (CSF) and spinal cord.
These factors govern how vata, pitta and kapha will express themselves in
your physique and your psyche throughout your life.
1. Vata dominant
2. Pitta dominant
3. Kapha dominant
4. Vata-Kapha dominant
5. Kapha-Pitta dominant
6. Pitta-Vata dominant
7. Vata-Pitta-Kapha balance
8. Vata-Pitta-Kapha imbalance
Note: All doshas are present in all prakritis. The dominant Dosha that
expresses apparent characteristics, physical and mental, is considered the
dominant prakriti.
The chest, heart, thymus (lymphatics) and stomach all are dominant in
Kapha dosha. Small intestines, pancreas, liver and all the intestinal
digestive glands are dominant in Pitta dosha. Bladder, uterus, ceacum,
rectum and the body sphincters that open downward are all governed by
Vata Dosha.
KAPHA
PITTA
VATA
Ayurveda believes the diurnal rhythms govern the Vata, Pitta and
Kapha doshas.
PITTA
Day 10.00 AM to 2.00 PM
Circadian
Night 10.00 AM to 2.00 PM
KAPHA
Rhythm
Day 6.00 AM to 10.00 AM
VATA
Day 2.00 PM to 6.00 PM
The period before sunset (in the day time) signifies plenty of energy to get
the day’s work done and put the tasks to completion. The mind and body
are active, creative and excited. Communication and socialization are two
activities that are best done during this time.
Planning the day in the morning and analyzing the day in the evening are
best done in the Kapha periods. Kapha periods should be introspective.
Pitta is at peak at noon. It's the best time to eat. Lunch should invariably
be the biggest meal of the day. Pitta is also at peak around midnight and
people who want to avoid overheating their body system should avoid
keeping awake between 10.00 PM and 2.00 AM.
One should not eat around midnight, though it is the time of Pitta. This
Pitta energy is mainly for the tissue level digestion. Scientifically, the liver
is most active at this time of the diurnal cycle . To not overburden the
system, food should never be consumed beyond 10.00 PM.
Pitta time during the day is best for eating, organizing and taking definite
action for difficult tasks. At night, one should ideally be sleeping
peacefully for the body’s energy to clear up the toxins and metabolites at
the cellular level.
Kapha is dominant in the young age, from birth to adolescence, The body
tissues are soft, and the mind is contemplative. Time to learn, and prepare.
Pitta governs from adolescence to the fifties. The bones now start to ossify
(harden) and so does the mental conviction. One has drive and zest for life.
Spring Summer
KAPHA MILD VATA
Winter Autumn
TRIDOSHA PITTA
BALANCE
Just as the day and night cycles affect the rhythm of tridoshas, yearly, the
sun cycle also exerts its effect on the tridoshas in the body.
All of us have experienced the Spring Flu season that Kapha domination
triggers, or the aggravated pains in the Monsoon. The Autumn brings heat
in the body and triggers herpes, malaria and dengue infections that
primarily affect the blood.
Vamana is the best detox treatment for Kapha in the spring season. This
involves medically induced vomiting and helps prevent allergies, viral
infections and manages one’s weight issues. Vamana helps expel Kapha
from its site, stomach and lungs.
Basti is the best detox treatment for Vata and is advised when vata
derangement is at its highest in the monsoon. Basti is a series of
medicated enemas that helps balance the Vata dosha. Large intestine is
the site of Vata dosha, and enema treatments are thus very potent to
balance Vata.
This means, if a person is a Vata Prakriti, foods that are sweet, salty and
sour are best suited for his health and they should avoid eating foods that
are dry, pungent and bitter.
A Pitta prakriti person will benefit from sweet foods, bitters from the gourd
family, leafy vegetables, and astringents (like green tea). Spices, salt and
sour foods put pitta out of balance.
A Kapha should avoid foods that are sweet, salty and sour. They benefit a
lot from grains that are sufficiently spiced and accompanied with
boiled/raw vegetables that are astringent (cabbage) and bitter with
minimum cooking oils.
Vata, Pitta, Kapha govern the body functions when healthy and cause
diseases when out of harmony. For every person, this state of harmony is
unique which is their very own Prakriti. Only monozygotic twins have the
same prakriti.
Vata, Pitta, Kapha are sensitive to the rhythm of sun, day and night and
seasons. Hence, one has to adapt and change their routines likewise to
stay healthy.
KAPHA-PITTA DOSHA
Kapha Pitta
They are high achieving individuals, often benefiting from their natural
skills. They are good at executing new ideas, although they may seldom be
original. They love to engage positively and enjoy seeking inspirations
from art, science, literature and nature. (All faculties of Vata, that they
lack).
Their skills and understanding makes them natural leaders. they enjoy
food perhaps more than the other prakriti types, owing to their keen
digestion conferred by pitta and refined tastes, that Kapha provides.
They have sharp memories often stored as pictures and feelings, Like
standing on a cliff and seeing the sun go down, after the rain.
Body Type
Kapha Pitta have a strong well built constitution, Their hair may be
straight or wavy. The hair is fine and the scalp can be prone to dandruff.
They have good complexion but frequently suffer from inflammations
(Acne) .They put on weight easily, resulting from frequent mindless
indulgence, but tend to lose quickly when they are determined.
Profession
They are good at most tasks, provided it feels right to their base instinct.
They are naturally good cooks. Their fair judgement makes them good
bosses, good with business and other jobs that involve risk taking.
Seasonal Effect
Meditation :
Exercise : They have excellent core strength and need hard exercises to
check their weight gain. Exercise viz. Swimming, Hiking, Cycling and
other full body workouts are good for them
For proteins- having white meats, green moong beans and red lentils
Fruits that can be beneficial are- apples, amla, blueberries, pears and
lime
Bitters like leeks, kale, celery, parsley, mint and fenugreek leaves,
moringa leaves, and astringents like salad leaves and spinach, are vita
to a healthy diet and should be incorporated in at least a small quantity
to begin with
Minimize the intake of dark meats like beef, pork and duck. White meat
can be more balancing
Having a good bowl of fruit in the morning can be helpful. Fruits like
apples should be had 2 times in a day.
Triphala taken at bedtime regularly helps balance the Kapha and Pitta
dosha.
Loose motions- Buttermilk with Turmeric, Cumin and Dry ginger powder
helps
Urine troubles- Sherbet made with soaking crushed fennel seeds and
cardamom powder with or without sugar helps relieve urine troubles.
Joint Pains- Massage with castor oil and warm fomentation helps relieve
pains 1/2 tsp Methi powder + 1/4 tsp Dry ginger powder + pod of ginger
made into a tea and taken with a spoon castor oil helps relieve joint
pains
Hair Growth- 1 spoon of Amla powder licked with honey at night helps
improve hair health regular massage is a sure way to grow healthy hair
Gas Troubles- Tea made with a spoon of powdered Carom (ajwain) seeds
and water helps. Putting a hot water bag on the abdomen also helps
Dandruff- Coconut oil with Lemon applied before hair wash helps
control dandruff
Burning Eyes- 2 drops of Pure Rose water, dropped in eyes, helps relieve
tired eyes