DISCOVERING YOUR CONSTITUTION (Vata,Pitta and Kapha )
The particular combination of energies present when we enter this world at birth is known in Ayurveda as our innate constitution or prakruti. What we do with our constitution is up to us.It is sourcebook of our health,vitality and well being.it can also be the springboard towards difficulties,if we ignore its needs.The five elements come together to create three basic constitutional types.they are vata,pitt and kapha.if air and ether are predominant in your constitution you are vata in nature.if fire and water is predominant you are pitta by nature and if earth and water holds predominance you are kapha constitution. Self assessment of your constitution Vata Thin ,and usually have been;can be unusually tall or short Thin as a child Light bones and or prominent joints Have hard time gaining weight Small,active,dark eyes Dry skin,chaps easily Dark complexion relative to rest of your family tan easily Dark,rough,wiry or kinky hair Prefer warm ...