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Shivoham
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 Posted - Aug 26 2010 : 11:16:15 AM
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According to Ayurveda, Prakriti or the characteristic personality of an individual is determined by a combination of the three Doshas - Vata (Air), Pitta(Bile Or fire) and Kapha(Mucus or Water) . An individual's health, diseases, cure for any disease or etc#65533; are governed by these three doshas. It is the combination of these three doshas that makes a person different and peculiar from others.
Although there are only three doshas, they can be combined in ten possible ways to arrive at ten different body and behavioral types.
3 single - Dosha types (Ekadoshaja)
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
6 two - Dosha types (Dwandwaja)
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Vata - Pitta
Pitta - Vata
Pitta - Kapha
Kapha - Pitta
Kapha - Vata
Vata - Kapha
1 three - Dosha type (Tridoshaja)
Vata - Pitta - Kapha
Benefits of knowing your Prakriti or Body type
Personal analysis of Prakriti helps you know about your body and its requirements
Knowing your Prakriti can help you maintain optimal health.
It will help you to maintain a good and balanced personal, family and professional life
Helps you to plan your lifestyle according to the requirements of your body
Prakriti analysis will help you plan a balanced diet
This can help you to know how an imbalance is likely to occur in yourself.
The Prakriti diagnosis test given below is a simple test to determine your body composition. Before starting the test please read the following instructions carefully
This test determines your ayurvedic dosha based on the answers you supply. So answer all questions honestly.
Some questions can have more than one answer. Please select the answer which best suits you.
You can end the test any time after completing 10 questions. Answering maximum number of questions will help you get an accurate result
This is only a self diagnosis test and it is not meant to substitute the advice provided by a qualified physician or other medical professionals
http://www.prokerala.com/health/ayurveda ...
http://www.prokerala.com/health/ayu...ysis/prakrit
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amoux
United Kingdom
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Posted - Aug 26 2010 : 12:47:44 PM
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Very interesting - thanks for the link  |
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Shivoham
India
107 Posts |
Posted - Aug 27 2010 : 12:18:56 AM
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This is mine
Prakriti test identifies you as a VATA Prakriti
Vata is made up of the two elements space and air. Vata governs all movement in the mind and body.
As a Vata Prakriti, your personality can be characterized by all or most of these:
You are highly creative and imaginative and you have a tremendous appetite for reading and writing literature
You are quick to start any job but you are irritable and get upset or emotionally disturbed quickly
You are very enthusiastic and hyperactive but you have a tendency to tire easily
You are an excitable, lively and fun loving personality
You hate the cold season and love summer.
You are quick and lively in thought, speech and action, and make friends easily.
You don't like sitting in one place but like jogging and jumping.
You have an irregular daily routine
Your response to stress will be fear, worry, and anxiety
You tend to earn money quickly and also to spend it quickly
You are quick to learn and grasp new knowledge, but also quick to forget
You are a born charmer and you are constantly in search of warmth and affection in every sphere of life.
You have a sharp mind, amazing flexibility and boundless.
Occupations seeking imagination, traveling and creativity attract you intensely
Physical Features of Vata Prakriti
People of vata constitution are generally physically underdeveloped. They will have dry hair and dry skin and they don't perspire much. They will be having a light body frame with light muscles and will also be thin and underweight. They will have cold hands, cold feet and poor circulation. Their body parts will be well-differentiated and will have cracking joints during movements.
When you need to balance Vata
You need to balance vata if you develop any of the following problems:
The following mental indications :
Worry, anxiety, impatience, overactive mind. Loss of mental focus, forgetfulness, depression, psychosis etc.
The following behavioural indications :
Insomnia, fatigue, inability to relax, restlessness, low appetite, impulsiveness etc.
The following physical indications :
Constipation, intestinal gas, flatulence, dry or rough skin, low stamina, loss of energy, high B.P., lower back pain, menstrual cramps, irritable bowel syndrome, intolerance to cold or wind, aching joints, weight loss, muscle spasms, seizures, headache etc.
What you need to do in order to balance vata
Emphasize on a vata decreasing diet
Get rest, relaxation and sleep
Always try to maintain a peaceful atmosphere and cheerful mental state
Avoid alcohol and coffee
Do calming exercise like walking and Yoga
Use sesame oil for a whole body massage in the morning
Reduce light, dry, cold, pungent, bitter and astringent foods
Regular, daily elimination
Dietary Recommendation and some favorable Food Items for Vata
Avoid food that are dry, rough, cold, bitter, pungent, astringent, very light or very heavy foods. This includes raw foods, salads, dry grains, crackers, chips, processed foods, soft drinks and frozen foods. Eat small meals that are hearty and warm throughout the day. Choose warming food and spices. Avoid foods like cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts etc that create gas. Dairy products is very calming to vata especially when it is warm. Stick to a regular routine. Sweet, moist, well-ripened fruits serve you well. Dry fruits should be soaked well before you have them. Oily, smooth, warm, sweet, sour, salty, grounding, easily digestible foods, cooked foods, root vegetables, oils and fats, soups, stews and hot drinks should be emphasized in your diet.
Vegetables: Asparagus, beetroot, carrot, cucumber, garlic, green beans, onions, sweet potato, radishes, turnips, leafy greens in moderation
Fruits : Sweet fruits, apricots, bananas, avocados, berries, cherries, coconut, fresh figs, grapefruit, lemons, grapes, mangos, sweet melons, sour oranges, papaya, pineapple, peaches, plums, sour fruits.
Lifestyle recommendations for Vata Prakriti
Eat at regular intervals. Try to follow the same mealtime daily.
Do not skip meals. This may further weaken your system.
Take bath with hot water. It invigorates the body immediately.
Daily elimination is very important to prevent ama from accumulating in the body.
Indulge in an ayurvedic massage every morning before bathing. This is good for your dry skin, promotes circulation and also nourishes and tones the muscles and nerves
Get to the bed early
Involve yourself in singing, dancing and yogic exercises and avoid stress, worry and anxiety
Protect yourself from the cold and wind. Wear a scarf to protect your ears and throat. Avoid long exposure to Air conditioners
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Shivoham
India
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Marina_J
Australia
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Posted - Feb 04 2011 : 07:12:01 AM
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| I think it is important for us. I like your post. |
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sagebrush
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2011 : 9:11:50 PM
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shivoham-
tonight especially I am glad to take the test.
although I was not able to get on the link with the imbalances and I will look more in the morning.
I tested and took it twice and resulted as kapha-vatta both times. some questions were hard to answer with their given description.
my dad is in the hospital. was admitted two days ago with major pain in his stomach area. at first they thought it was gallstones after I think the initial mri? but now today they don't know what to do....and will have a colonoscopy in the morning.
They think he could have cancer in the pancreas, liver, kidneys....
I have been feeling so physically bad myself for so long that I don't think there is a way out or a way to get myself feeling better.
It is so difficult for me to ask for help directly probably because of my personality.
so thank you for showing the test.it was simple and I will read about the doshas. and imbalances.
sagebrush
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