Vata
Physical | Emotional Temperament | Under Stress |
Thin frame | Talks fast or a lot | Loses weight |
Prominent Joints | Indecisive | Constipation |
Very tall or short | Learns fast, but forgets | Excess gas |
Flat chested | Enthusiastic/joyful | Restless/active |
Weight at middle | Restless/active | Chronic pain |
Chilly | Sensitive to noise/lights | Light sleeper/insomnia |
Dry Skin | Creative/artistic | Anxious/fearful |
Dry kinky hair | Intuitive | Drug use/abuse |
Small dry eyes | Introspective | Panic attacks |
Joint instability/pain | Psychic | Variable appetite/thirst |
Variable energy |
Pitta
Physical | Emotional Temperament | Under Stress |
Medium build | Words sharp/concise | Rashes |
Athletic | Competitive | Excess sweat/body odor |
Warm-blooded | Intelligent/perceptive | Headaches |
Oily, soft skin | Keen memory | Gastritis/ulcers |
Freckles/pimples | Irritable/impatient | High blood pressure |
Prematurely gray | Controlling | Excess bleeding |
Straight fine hair | Jealous | Eats hot spices |
Eyes red or yellow | Courageous | Drinks alcohol to excess |
Pink, pliable nails | Organized/efficient | Anger/violent temper |
Excessive hunger/thirst | Successful | Sleep sound/short |
Kapha
Physical | Emotional Temperament | Under Stress |
Thick, wide frame | Slow speech | Over sleeps |
Good Stamina | Calm | Overeats/loss of appetite |
Strong | Responsible | Depressed |
Well-lubricated joints | Steady faith | Excess mucus |
Weight in hips/thighs | Slow memory, but prolonged | Water retention |
White, even teeth | Stubborn | Overweight |
Thick lustrous hair | Comprehends Slowly | Lazy/inert |
Large eyes | Feelings hurt easily | Greedy |
Slow/regular bowels | Nurturing/maternal | Complacent |
Thick oily cool skin | Loyal | Chilly |
Slow to change |
Totals
Vata ___
Pitta ___
Kapha ___
Your Perfect Oil <Note: organic, unrefined oils are the most nourishing>
Vata: Sesame, olive, avocado, coconut, and mustard oil.
Pitta: Ghee (clarified butter), sunflower, olive, soy, flaxseed, walnut, and coconut oil.
Kapha: The best is corn oil, then canola, sesame, sunflower, and mustard oil.