Ayurvedic Basics
Understanding the Three Doshas: Find Your Prakriti
Key Clinical Takeaway
A comprehensive guide to identifying your body constitution—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—and tailoring your diet, skincare, and daily rhythm.
Unlocking Your Unique Biological Blueprint
Every individual is born with a unique combination of the five great elements: Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. In Ayurveda, this elemental blueprint is known as your Prakriti.
The Tri-Dosha Framework
- Vata (Air & Space): Governs movement, respiration, and nervous impulses. When balanced, it fuels creativity and vitality.
- Pitta (Fire & Water): Controls digestion, metabolism, and intellect. When balanced, it fosters clear focus and radiant skin.
- Kapha (Earth & Water): Provides structural stability, lubrication, and immunity. When balanced, it brings endurance, calmness, and strength.