Prakriti reflection
How does Ayurveda describe you?
Pick what has been true most of your life. No right answers.
Your reflection
Vata
Air and spaceTradition describes this as quick, light and creative, and prone to dryness and restlessness when out of balance.
Traditional ideas to consider- Regular meal and sleep times
- Warm, freshly cooked food
- Gentle oil massage before bathing
Pitta
Fire and waterTradition describes this as focused, warm and driven, and prone to heat and irritability when out of balance.
Traditional ideas to consider- Do not skip meals
- Avoid the midday sun where you can
- Make time to rest, not only to achieve
Kapha
Earth and waterTradition describes this as steady, calm and enduring, and prone to heaviness and sluggishness when out of balance.
Traditional ideas to consider- Regular, energising movement
- Lighter, warm evening meals
- Wake early and try something new
In tradition
Prakriti is your lifelong constitution. A trained practitioner assesses it through detailed conversation and examination, not a short list of questions.
In research
Researchers are studying prakriti, but it is not an established medical test, and this reflection has not been validated. It cannot tell you whether you have or do not have any condition.