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Ayurveda
: Ancient Heritage in the Age of Globalisation
BODY-MIND TYPE CHART
AYURVEDIC BODY-MIND TYPE CHART
Every human being by Ayurveda is any of the three
types as mentioned below. The general characteristics of
each individual is shaped by the way.
VATA
Body Frame Thin, irregular, very short, or very tall
Weight
Hard to gain, easy to lose
Skin
Cold, dark, and sallow; tans easily
Hair
Dry, frizzy, thin, dark
Eyes
Brown, gray, violet, or unusual color; small
Nails
Dry, grayish, ridged
Appetite
Irregular
Evacuation Constipated, irregular, small quantity
Sweat
Scanty
Stamina
Poor, Exertive
Sleep
Erratic, light
Temperament Fearful, indecisive, nervous, perceptive
Memory
Learns quickly, forgets quickly
Speech
Erratic, talkative
Spirituality
Spiritually disciplined
Dreams
Flying, fearful, erratic
Sexuality
Cold, variable
Climate
Dislike dryness and cold
Dislike routine
Difficulty making up mind, changes mind easily
Restless and active, likes movement
