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The Doshas & Prakriti
A combination of the three Doshas - Vata ,
Pitta and Kapha makes the Prakriti or individual's characteristic personality. Ayurveda identifies 10 such combinations that make 10 types of persons.
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Ekadoshaja - Prakriti with single dosha predominance
- Vataja Prakriti
- Pittaja Prakriti
- Kaphaja Prakriti
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Dwandwaja - Prakriti with predominance of two doshas
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Vata & Pitta
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Vata-Pitta
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Pitta-Vata
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Vata & Kapha
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Vata-Kapha
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Kapha-Vat
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Pitta & Kapha
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Pitta-Kapha
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Kapha-Pitta
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Tridoshaja - Prakriti with an equilibrium of three doshas
- Samaprakriti
Of the 10 groups, Ekadoshaja persons are extremely rare and can be difficult individuals.
Dwandwaja persons are most common, with two doshas predominant in the system. Individuals who are Samaprakriti, with equilibrium of the three doshas, are the most desirable type of personality.
Specific features of different Prakriti
Each specific prakriti tends to follow a life-style to maintain the predominant dosha in its natural balance. Also, every prakriti has its own built-in strengths and also a set of inherent problems.
However, Ayurveda believes that prakriti is not entirely rigid and undergoes minor adjustments to keep you comfortable with changing situations. They also transform under certain conditions:
Vayonupatini (Chronological Transformation) - Transformation due to age.
Kalanupatini (Seasonal Transformation) - Transformation due to seasonal influences.
Deshanupatini (Geo-Climatic Transformation) - Transformation due to variation in geo-climate conditions (e.g.- while traveling)
Know what each Prakriti signifies:
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