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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.
KAPHA
Body Frame
Heavy, broad, evenly-proportioned
Weight
Easy to gain, hard to loe
Skin
Cool, fair and oily, tans easily
Hair
Oily, wavy, thick blonde, black or dark brown
Eyes
Black, blue, dark brown, big; sensual
Nails
Square, white, even
Appetite
Consistent
Evacuation
Slow, regular, moderate quantity
Sweat
Moderate
Stamina
Excellent, lackadaisical
Sleep
Long, deep
Temperament
Greedy, calm, stable, stubborn
Memory
Learns slowly, forgets slowly
Speech
Slow cautious
Spirituality
Fundamentally material
Dreams
Watery, sensual, long sequences
Sexuality
Warm, enduring
Climate
Tolerate most climates, dislikes humidity
Works well with routine
Takes time making up mind, sticks with decision
Calm and likes leisure activity
