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VATA

Vata Qualities: Dry, light, rough, subtle, mobile.

Thin and body type is ‘slight’  -  Difficulty gaining weight   -  Skin tends to be dry and with cold hands/feet  - Features are small and fine - When healthy, has a lot of energy and enthusiasm but focusing can be difficult - Prone to feeling nervous and anxious - Tend towards constipation - Tend to be a light  sleeper - Happier in warmer climates.

Vata Health

Massage daily (5-10 minutes) with sesame seed oil to nourish the nervous system - Drink chamomile tea to calm - Dry/damaged skin-requires deep moisturising - Establish a routine - Creative hobbies - Wrap up warm avoiding wind and draughts - Avoid cold, carbonated, dry foods - Relaxing activities; such as yoga and steam rooms - Favour warm drinks and moist foods which are naturally sweet and salty - Avoid caffeine.

PITTA

Pitta Qualities: Oily, sharp, light, mobile, liquid.

Moderate weight and build with good muscle tone - Weight is steady and fluctuations are small - Skin tends to be oily - Often feels warm and sweats easily - Complexion is rosy - When healthy, has a lot of energy and very focused - Prone to feeling irritated, angry and resentful - Tendency towards diarrhoea and burning digestion - Sleep well and wake up easily - I prefer cooler climates.

Pitta Health

Massage daily (5-10 mins) with coconut oil to cool and revive - Drink peppermint and fennel tea to sooth digestion - Skin is prone to inflammation and spots-so requires daily cleansing and soothing - Eat light, bitter and astringent foods - Avoid dark meats and pungent, salty, sour foods - Drink aloe vera juice to clear heat from the digestive tract - Drink cooling peppermint tea and cook with cooling coconut oil - Avoid confrontation and competitive environments.

KAPHA

Kapha qualities: Wet, oily, cool, heavy, slow, sticky, soft, steady

Has a 'stocky' build - Difficulty losing weight - Skin tends to be silky, smooth and plump with a tendency oily skin and excess cellulite - Often feels cold and sweats easily - Complexion is pale - Moves slowly and has a lot of endurance - Prone to feeling lethargic and depressed - Digestion is generally good - Sleeps deeply and has a difficult time waking up - Prone to mucus, sinus problems/respiratory disorders

Kapha Health

Give yourself a daily invigorating massage (5-10 mins) with sesame seed oil - Drink cinnamon, cardamom and ginger spiced tea if feeling sluggish - Avoid overeating and dairy products - Increase bitter, astringent, and pungent foods (spices) - Avoid turning to food when stressed - Enjoy aerobic exercise and vigorous forms of yoga - Try something new every day, such as travelling to new places.

Am I Vata?

1. I am thin and my body build is "slight".
2. I have a difficult time gaining weight or I am like a yo-yo going up & down.
3. My skin tends to be dry.
4. I feel cold often compared to others and I do not sweat very easily.
5. My features are small and fine.
6. I tend towards constipation.
7. My speech is erratic, enthusiastic & fast.
8. When I am healthy I have a lot of energy and enthusiasm but focusing can be difficult.
9. I am prone to feeling nervous or anxious.
10. I tend to be a light sleeper.

Am I Pitta?

1. I am of moderate weight and my build is moderate with good muscle tone.
2. My weight is steady and fluctuations are small.
3. My skin tends to be oily
4. I often feel warm and sweat easily
5. My complexion is rosy.
6. I tend towards diarrhoea or burning digestion.
7. My speech is clear, sharp and measured.
8. When I am healthy I have a lot of energy and I am very focused
9. I am prone to feeling irritated, angry and resentful.
10. I sleep well and wake up easily.

Am I Kapha?

1. I am a "stocky" build and I often carry some extra weight.
2. It is difficult to lose weight.
3. My skin tends to be oily.
4. I often feel cold and sweat easily.
5. My complexion is pale.
6. My digestion is generally good though I may occasionally have some constipation.
7. My speech is slow and clear.
8. I move slowly and have a lot of endurance.
9. I am prone to feeling lethargic and depressed.
10. I sleep deeply and sometimes have a difficult time waking up.