Prakruti Parikshan
So we all
are here for some or the other benefits. We all want to attain improved level
of fitness and eventually wholesome wellbeing. When we talk about wholesome wellbeing, it encompasses
not only physical but also psychological wellbeing.
So where do
we begin, how about inside out? Well let’s start with understanding what we are
made up of ? All the advocates of modern science and medicine will get back to
be in a prompt manner with a straight face, “Bones and Muscles and few more
tissues and fluids”. I fully agree with the same but that is where the modern
medicine and knowledge ends and Ayurved
begins, it’s much more profound, pertinent and truly personalized. As per Ayurved we all made up of Panchmahabhut, but we are still all
different and cannot under any circumstance be generalized.
As per Ayurved everything around us, including
living and non-living things are made of five basic elements called the Mahabhut. These Five elements or Panchmahabhut are Prithvi, Jal, Vayu, Agni, Akash. And depending on their
constitution we get the Tridoshas , Vata (Vayu & Akash), Pitta (Agni) and Kapha (Prithvi & Jal).
What will we
do , how will be talk, look, what will we like to eat and all other physical,
psychological and other characteristics of our personality are decided the
moment when the first cell of our body is formed by the fusion of an Egg and
Sperm. The conditions at that point of time hugely impact and influence the Panchmahabhut and
eventually the Tridosha on the
embryo. So basically Prakruti is
the natural constitution of an individual. The nature and predispositions you were born with.
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I hope all
of this was not too heavy for you. Please read and try to understand the fundamentals.
So now let’s get going with the fun
stuff. So now since we all understand we are all unique and so are our aliments
and there fixes. At a superficial level we feel all our problems are the same ,
but let’s try and find personalized solutions to them. So here in I am attaching
a questionnaire that will help you understand your Prakruti or constitution. Let’s all take this quick test and have
the answers in the Comments and will then in further series publish the dietetic
and lifestyle variations suggested for each Prakruti.
Physical constitution | ||||
Question | Vata | Pitta | Kapha | Your Score |
Frame | thin, lanky, boney and taller or shorter than average | average
build and size, weight centered in middle | heavy, stocky, broad and either very tall or very short | |
weight | low, difficulties in gaining weight | moderate,
no difficulties in gaining or loosing weight | heavy, difficulties in loosing weight | |
appetite | unpredictable, irregular, variable | strong,
cannot skip meals and will have to eat again after 3 or 4 hours | constant
but can skip meals easily and tolerate hunger and thirst | |
amount of food | very
variable, sometimes a lot, sometimes a little | usually
a lot, can eat large quantities at once | usually
not much, can feel full with a little | |
skin texture | thin and dry, cool to touch, rough | smooth and warm, oily T-zone | thick and moist/greasy, cold | |
complexion | dark, tans easily | fair with freckles, moles, prone to sunburn | pale and hardly tans | |
hair | dry, brittle and curly/frizzy | soft, straight and fine | thick and weavy, tends to get greasy | |
eyes | small and dry, blink a lot | penetrating gaze, reddish sclerae | large and moist, white sclerae | |
lips | thin and dry, often chapped | pink and soft | full and smooth | |
teeth | crooked, irregular with receding gums | yellowish, gums easily bleed | large, white and straight | |
fingers & nails | delicate,
small and long fingers with chipped nails | regular fingers with pink and soft nails | wide,
angular fingers with large and hard nails | |
voice | low volume, hoarse and cracking | loud and sharp | pleasant, harmonious, low pitch | |
body temperature | feels
colder than others; cold feet and hands | feels
hotter that others; palms, feet and face warm or hot | normal, palms and feet cool | |
perspiration | scanty with little odour | intense
during physical activities or when it gets hot, sharp smell | constant and moderate, sweet smell | |
sleep | light
sleeper, awakes easily and may have difficulties falling asleep | sleeps
deep and even, hardly needs more than 8 hours sleep | long
and sound sleeper, has difficulties awakening even after long hours of sleep
| |
walk | fast with a light step | average speed, determined step | slow pace, steady step | |
weather | prefers
warm climates, dislikes windy dry and cold days | prefers cooler climates, dislikes heat | adaptable
to most climates but can't stand cold and rainy days | |
Mental constitution | ||||
Question | Vata | Pitta | Kapha | Your Score |
temperament |
lively and enthusiastic, likes to change
| purposeful and intense, likes to convince | easy going and accepting, likes to support | |
social | independent but insecure, nervous in new situations | outgoing, assertive, accessible, leader nature | follower, good listener, accommodating, lots of friends | |
negative traits | uncertain and jumpy | furious and bossy | greedy and possessive | |
under stress | becomes anxious and worried | becomes irritable and aggressive | becomes withdrawn and passive | |
talk | very talkative; fast, diffused speaking | talkative, good speaker, good at arguments | slow, steady speaker, limited speech, cautious | |
memory | short attention span, forgets things easily | moderate,
remembers details clearly and forgets rather slowly | excellent long-term memory, hardly forgets anything | |
learning type | mainly
verbal, might have difficulties in truly understanding | lots of visual imagery, learns efficiently | feelings
and emotions involved, usually grasping late but ultimately understandig well
| |
dreams | flying, searching, restless, prone to nightmares | fighting, violent, passionate and colorful | few, sentimental, romantic, watery, sad | |
love |
falls in and out of love easily
| intense, passionate love affairs | long
term relationships full of affection and love | |
creativity | distinct and detailed ideas in many areas | inventive in technical or scientific areas | creative when dealing with business things | |
decisions | making
decisions often feels like a problematic and difficult process | makes decisions quickly and determined | take their time to think things through | |
interests | travelling, dancing, arts | sports, politics, luxury | business, food, literature | |
finances | spends
easily, doesn't save much and often feels poor | spends money on certain chosen things, luxury | saves
money, spends freely on food and entertainment | |
activity | hyperactive, restless | active, enjoys exercise and competition | somewhat lethargic | |
sex drive | extreme or none at all | passionate and dominating | constant and loyal | |
beliefs | erratic, rebel, changing | determined, strong principles | permanent, doesn't change easily | |
lifestyle | erratic, free and unattached | bustling, well planned | regular, gets into a rut easily |
For every
question choose the most suited answer and then take a total score and mention
in comment as
xVata/yPitta/zKapha. I will help you with your exact Prakruti….and there we begin a personalized
fitness journey!!
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I am a combination of pitta and kapha dosha. Pitta dosha being prominent. Now looking forward for how to balance it!
ReplyDeleteHey Aparna, great so you now know your constitution. Be hooked to #ignitefat.
DeleteWill soon share Dosha specific diet.
Nice post, things explained in details. Thank You.
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