Ayurveda is philosophy of living by the cycles of nature. YOU are nature and you are made up of all the components or elements of nature. Once you know what is predominant in your body or mind, you can find out what lifestyle is right for you. An Ayurvedic lifestyle includes prescriptive bedtimes, get up times, meditation techniques, yoga practices, and of course…our biggest challenge with this body….FOOD!!
Take the Quizzes to determine what your mind, your body, and what you currently resonate with.
Quick table of Elemental Forces or Doshas
How do the doshas compare?
| PHYSICAL
CHARACTERISTICS
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THE WIND
Vata
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THE FIRE
Pitta
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THE EARTH
Kapha
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| Frame |
small & delicate |
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medium, athletic |
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larger structure |
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| Height |
very short or very tall |
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proportionate |
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proportionate |
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| Weight |
fluctuates |
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easy to gain & lose. Very cognizant of appearance and tend not to gain. |
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easy to gain, hard to lose |
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| Skin |
dry |
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rosy & glowing, tends to break out |
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Smooth, creamy and lucious |
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| Hands & Feet |
long, cold |
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tend to sweat, warm & strong |
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strong |
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| Facial Features |
assymetrical |
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symetrical |
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pleasant |
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| Eyes |
small, darting |
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medium, penetrating gaze, tend to bloodshot easily |
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large and pleasant |
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| Lips |
thin |
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medium, proportionate |
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full |
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| Teeth |
uneven |
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yellow |
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white |
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| Voice |
high |
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medium, may be sharp |
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low & melodic |
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| Persperation |
rarely |
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a lot & easily |
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moderat |
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| Hair |
dry, thin |
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tends to thin & grey early |
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Abundant, thick, may be curly |
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| Digestion |
variable |
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strong |
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Weak, slow |
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| Sleeping Pattern |
variable, wakes easily |
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deep for 5 or 6 hours |
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Loves to sleep and nap |
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| Sex Drive |
variable |
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strong |
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slow to start, but strong once going |
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| MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS |
THE WIND |
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THE FIRE |
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THE EARTH |
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enthusiatic |
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natural leader |
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accepting |
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dynamic |
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confident |
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selfless |
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always changing |
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risk taker |
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romantic |
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open minded |
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charismatic |
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enduring |
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creative |
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passionate |
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homeloving |
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an orginal thinker |
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clear communicator |
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grounded |
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optimistic |
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nuturing |
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compassionate |
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objective |
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decisive |
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good concentration |
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accomodating |
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very aware of appearance…vain |
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generous |
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inspiring |
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learn through endurance |
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sensitive |
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stubborn |
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intuitive |
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talkative |
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entertaining |
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| learning |
quick to learn |
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quick to learn |
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slow to learn |
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| memory |
quick to forget |
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easy to learn |
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good memory |
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| motivation |
easily motivated |
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moderate |
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slow |
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| moods |
change quickly |
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change intensely & quick |
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very stable |
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