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Prakriti - Complete Basic Constitution of the Body

http://www.planetayurveda.com In Ayurveda, Prakriti or Nature of people are classified according to their physical appearances and structures and their mental attributes. Prakriti analysis guides the physician to help the patient lead a healthier and holistic lifestyle. The Doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha make the physical constitution & perform various metabolic/physiological functions in the body. The state of their balance is state of health and their imbalance causes diseases. Knowing the Dosha type (Physical characteristics) and Guna types (Mental characteristics) one can understand and determine one’s nature. We can say that if an expert is able to make out patient’s Prakriti, he can DIAGNOSIS the case properly and person suffering would be able to make perfect DIET MODIFICATION, LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION with APPROPRIATE HERBS AND TREATMENT.

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Prakriti - Complete Basic Constitution of the Body

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  1. PRAKRITI BASIC CONSTITUTION OF THE BODY & MIND By - DR. VIKRAM CHAUHAN MD (Ayurveda) WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  2. WHAT IS PRAKRITI ? • Prakriti means “Nature” • When referring to humans, Prakriti is the unique physical and psychological nature WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  3. Prakriti can be Physical and Mental. • In Ayurveda, people are classified according to their physical appearances and structures and their mental attributes. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  4. Ayurvedic doctors can diagnose NATURE ( PRAKRITI ) through PULSE DIAGNOSIS and by asking a set of questions. • Prakriti analysis guides the physician to help the patient lead a healthier and holistic lifestyle. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  5. Prakriti is genetic in nature. • It is determined at the time of conception. • It depends upon the many prenatal, antenatal and postnatal factors. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  6. Our bodies are made up of 5 elements + Soul • These 5 elements are Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether. • These 5 elements are represented in our bodies by 3 physical energies, known as “Doshas” in Ayurveda - Vata Dosha ( Air and Space ) Pitta Dosha ( Fire and Water ) Kapha Dosha ( Earth and Water ) WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  7. TYPES OF PRAKRITI MENTAL CONSTITUTIONS PHYSICAL CONSITUTIONS 7 Types Vata ( AIR ) Pitta ( FIRE ) Kapha ( EARTH + WATER ) Vata-Pitta Vata-Kapha Pitta-Kapha Sama-Prakriti Rajas Tamas Sattvika 3 Types Pashu Matsaya Vanaspatya 6 Types Asur Rakshas Paishach Sarpa Preta Shakun 7 Types Brahma Arsha Endra Yamya Varun Kouber Gandharva WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  8. SHARIR PRAKRITI (PHYSICAL CONSTITUTION) Vata, Pitta and Kapha (The 5 Elements ) are responsible for PRAKRITI WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  9. The ratio and proportion of various elements determine the nature of an individual • For example, various types of people can be like Earth, Fire, Water, Air, Ether and their combinations with each other. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  10. Physical constitution can be of 7 types Vata type Pitta type Kapha type Vata-Pitta type Vata-Kapha type Kapha-Pitta type Vata-Pitta-Kapha type WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  11. WHAT IS DOSHA? • There are 3 doshas known as TRIDOSHA – Vata, Pitta and Kapha. • They are the physical manifestations of 5 elements. They represent the physical as well as the functional aspects of the 5 elements. • Vata Dosha = Air + Space • PittaDosha = Fire • Kapha Dosha = Earth + Water WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  12. The Doshas make the physical constitution & perform various metabolic/physiological functions in the body. • The state of their balance is state of health and their imbalance causes diseases. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  13. THE BODY TYPES – VATA TYPE PRAKRITI • Vata type people are lean and thin. • Their thoughts are moving as the air is responsible for movement in the universe. • Their hands are moving. • They keep shaking their legs, they keep making sounds with the knuckles and mainly seen biting their nails. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  14. The characteristics of Air element are Light, Dry, Cold, Minute, Mobile, Clear, Transparent, Rough • People with Vata body type are usually thin. • They have difficulty in gaining weight. • Their skin is dry. • Their hair are dry. • They have very low strength. • The eyes can be little sunken and face is not so broad. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  15. The joints and veins are more prominent. • The nose is protruding. • They are good communicators as they keep telling their thoughts to others. • They start 1 work at a time and then another 3-4 more works at a time. • They are full of energy and enthusiasm but tire easily. • They are creative in nature and can create anything out of nothing. • They are innovative. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  16. They love dance, art, nature and philosophy. • The memorize things easily and quickly and also forget quickly. • They are fast and hasty in life. • They make decisions quickly. • They observe, calculate and come to a conclusion quickly. • They have fast metabolism. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  17. Their skin is dry, rough and thin with visible veins. • Their sleep is not sound sleep. • Their appetite is variable, usually eat very less. • Sometimes they eat too much and sometimes less. • The sexual desires are also variable and extreme. • They sleep lightly, are easily disturbed and prone to insomnia. • They are good speakers and attention grabbers. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  18. Their pulse is fast, weak and irregular. • They dislike cold, windy or dry environments and feel chilled quickly or shiver easily. • Their hands and feet are often cold, or become cold easily. • They open up quickly and express their emotions immediately. • They may sound rude. • They are quick money spenders and impulsive buyers. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  19. They are highly sensitive and too much caring. • They are so caring that sometimes they can be interpreted as too much interfering. • Vata type people are usually restless, impatient and flexible, adaptable to change. • They feel anxious and worried. • They don’t like cold weather, noisy environments. • They walk very fast and make joint cracking sound. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  20. CHARACTERISTICS OF VATA BODY TYPE People having Nature and Characteristics of Vulture, Fox, Camel, Mouse, Crow are known to have Vata Prakriti. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  21. DIET FOR VATA TYPE PEOPLE GENERAL RULE • Recommended - Hot, Fresh, Warm, Rich, Sweet, Sour, Salty, Spicy, Heavy, Vegetable Soups • Eat in Moderation - Take Bitters and Astringent foods in moderation. Salads, Fruits at night, Ice creams, Cold, Dry, Light food without oil is not good for Vata types WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  22. VEGETABLES • Recommended - Avocados, Asparagus, Potatoes, Asparagus, Carrots, Olives, Pumpkin, Radish, Sweet Potato, Spinach, Mushrooms • Eat in Moderation - Raw Salads, Peas, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Green Leaves Raw, Juices, Cucumbers, Frozen and Packaged food, Citrus Juices WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  23. FRUITS • Recommended - Mangoes, Bananas, Figs, Dates, Berries, Melons, Pears, Papaya, apricots, Grapes, Plums, Coconut water, Coconut, Dragon fruits, Rambutan, litchis, Berries, Pomegranates • Eat in Moderation - Strawberries, Cherries, Kiwis and other Sour fruits WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  24. GRAINS • Recommended - Rye, Millet, Wheat, Oats, Rice • Eat in Moderation - Corn, Rice flakes, Chips of Rice, Packaged cereals WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  25. BEANS • Recommended - Mung bean, Masoor bean • Eat in Moderation - Most beans and lentils like kidney beans, black beans, black grams, chick peas, split beans WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  26. NUTS & SEEDS • Recommended - Sesame, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts, Overnight soaked almonds • Eat in Moderation - Dry roasted or smoked, salted nuts WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  27. DAIRY PRODUCTS • Recommended - Yogurt is ok if it suits your body. All milk and dairy in moderation • Eat in Moderation - Powdered milk, ice cream, custards WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  28. HERBS & SPICES • Recommended - Ginger, Garlic, Cloves, Cumin, Fennel Cinnamon, Coriander, nutmeg, Fenugreek is excellent. Turmeric, peppers, all types of peppers and all other spices are fine • Eat in Moderation - Coriander leaves WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  29. OILS • Recommended - Most oils are ok. Oil massage is also recommended. Consume Ghee (Butter oil ) • Eat in Moderation - Corn oil and other light, refined oils, Butter in all forms, Margarine WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  30. BEVERAGES • Recommended - Vegetable Soups, Warm Soups, Veg- Non-Veg soups, Warm spice teas, warm milk. Herbal teas, Fresh fruit juices with black pepper or some spice. Buttermilk (Lassi ) with cumin seeds • Eat in Moderation - Ice tea, packaged Vegetable juices, Beer, Carbonated drinks, cold or iced drinks, coffee, tea, Alcohol WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  31. Diseases which Vata people are prone to Vata is the driving force in the body hence it may alone or in combination with the other two doshas lead to the development of many diseases WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  32. DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM • All types of paralytic conditions like hemiplegia, quadriplegia, facial paralysis, convulsions, schizophrenias and similar states • Conditions affecting the neurosensory system like deafness, vertigo altered smell sensations, Tingling and loss of sensation in a part or whole of the limbs or body etc WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  33. All kinds of painful conditions in the body are due to vata, be it the numerous varieties of headaches, body ache, skeletal deformities, joint pains, back pains etc. • Tendonitis, lameness, difficulty in walking, loose joints, Sciatica etc. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  34. DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM • CONSTIPATION • DIARRHEA • VOMITTING • PAIN IN ABDOMEN • GAS, LOSS OF APPETITE • OBSTRUCTION IN INTESTINES • ABDOMINAL TUMORS WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  35. DISEASES OF THE CIRCULATORY & SKELETAL SYSTEM • ARTERY BLOCKAGES, VARICOSE VEINS • ARTHRITIS • GOUT • KYPHOSIS, SCOLIOSIS, PAINFUL JOINTS WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  36. DISEASES OF THE GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM • PAINFUL URINATION • FETAL DEFORMITIES • RENAL BP • PAINFUL MENSTRUATION • INFERTILITY • PREMATURE EJACULATION WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  37. PITTA TYPE PEOPLE • MEDIUM STRONG BUILD, FAIR COMPLEXION • HAIR LOSS & PREMATURE GRAYING OF HAIR • PREMATURE AGING, WRINKLES • RED EYES, WARM TO TOUCH WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  38. LEADERSHIP QUALITIES • COMMANDING • STUBBORN, INTELLIGENT • PUSHY – TARGET ORIENTED • AMBITIOUS • LUXURY DESIRES • CAN NOT TAKE CRITICISM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  39. They do not tolerate heat and sweat a lot • They are very romantic at heart and have strong sexual drive more than vata but less than kapha people. • Anger and lack of patience is their weakness. • They have a good digestion and strong metabolism and enjoy large quantities of food and liquids. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  40. CHARACTERISTICS OF PITTA BODY TYPE People having Nature and Characteristics of Owl, Monkey, Cat, Tiger, Bear, Mongoose are known to have Pitta Prakriti.

  41. People with a Pittadosha have more FIRE ELEMENT • They are of medium build, with greater muscular development than Vata type • Their skin is soft and warm, and they have a lot of body heat and often perspire excessively. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  42. Their hair is thin and often reddish or blond, and they may experience premature graying, baldness or excessive hair loss. • Their skin flushes easily and they often have many freckles and moles. • Their skin develops acne, rashes, bruises or sunburn easily. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  43. DIET FOR PITTA TYPE PEOPLE GENERAL RULE • Recommended- Sweet, bitter, astringents, cool foods and liquids. • Eat in Moderation - Sour, salty, pungent and fermented foods are to be avoided. All sweeteners also to be taken in moderation. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  44. VEGETABLES • Recommended - Asparagus, Bell pepper, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Mushroom, peas, Potatoes, Zucchini, Salads • Eat in Moderation - Beets, Carrots, Chilies, Egg plant, Olives, Onion, Radish, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  45. FRUITS • Recommended - Apple, Banana, Dates, Grapes (red and purple), Lychee, Mangoes (ripe), Melons, Pomegranate, Papaya (sweet), Figs, Dates, Pears, Pine apple (sweet), Coconut • Eat in Moderation - Berries, Cherries, Citrus fruits, Cranberries, Plumbs, Apricots, All unripe fruits WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  46. GRAINS • Recommended - Oats, Barley, Rice, Wheat • Eat in Moderation - Corn, Rye, Millet WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  47. DAIRY PRODUCTS • Recommended – Butter, Egg white, Milk, Ice cream, Cow ghee • Eat in Moderation - Cheese, Egg yolks, Sour cream, Yogurt, Butter milk (sour) WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  48. BEANS • Recommended – Mung daal, Chick peas, Tofu, Other soya bean products • Eat in Moderation - Lentils WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  49. OILS • Recommended – Coconut, Sun flower, Olive, Soy • Eat in Moderation – Almond, Sesame, Corn, Mustard WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  50. NUTS AND SEEDS • Recommended – Coconut, Sun flower, seeds, Pumpkin seeds • Eat in Moderation – All others WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

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