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The Doshas, Ayurvedic Body Types
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Vata-Pitta - Thin like a pure Vata-type, quick moving, friendly, talkative, but more enterprising and sharper of intellect. Can be forgetful at times. They don't have the extremes of Vata, and are not as high-strung or irregular.

Vata-Kapha - This type is often hard to identify with a questionnaire due to the presence of opposites in many characteristics, and Vatas indecisiveness. They often have a thin Vata frame although can be neither fat nor thin. They are talkative with a Kapha-like relaxed, easygoing manner. This type can be confused with Pittas.

Pitta-Vata - They have a more medium build and more musculature than V-Ps, their skin is more sensitive, and they are prone to infections. They're also quick in movement, have good stamina, are often assertive, with obvious intensity, but with a Vata-type's lightness.

Pitta-Kapha - This type has a Pitta intensity in a strong Kapha body. More muscular than a K-type, and may be quite bulky. Their personality exhibits a K-type stability with Pitta force and a tendency toward anger and criticism. They are a good type for athletics, having energy and endurance. Always ready to take on a project. Prone to mucous and congestion in the lungs. They have direction and stability with strong stamina and drive.

Kapha-Pitta - People with a Kapha type structure, but more fat than a P-K type. They are rounder in the face and body, move more slowly, and are more relaxed than P-K's. They have a steady energy and even more endurance than P- or P-K type. They like exercise but are less motivated to do it than a P-K. This type is dependable, loyal, and can take charge of any situation. Can be arrogant and unresponsive to criticism.

Kapha-Vata - They are similar to a V-K but are more solidly built and slower moving. They are easier to please, even-tempered and even more relaxed that V-Ks, but with less enthusiasm. Have curly, thick hair. They tend to be athletic, with greater stamina. Can easily become depressed when not busy. They think more of others than of themselves.

Tri-Dosha = Vata-Pitta-Kapha - This type is harder to describe because they have equal amounts of each Dosha. They are the most balanced with a tendency to long life, good health and immunity. Any of the symptoms of any dosha imbalance can be present at any time. If they don't take care of themselves any dosha can go out of balance. Ayurvedic physicians say that these types are the most difficult to treat when they do get out of balance. This type can fit in almost anywhere, they adapt to situations easily. There are very few true V-P-K types. Many people who think they are V-P-K are usually a two-Dosha mixed-type.

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