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Ayurveda - Understanding Your Constitution
By Madhuri Phillips • August 3rd, 2011 • 6521 Views
Ayurveda~ Understanding Your Constitution
Ayurveda literally means the ‘knowledge of life’. It is the world’s oldest holistic healing system still in use today. The ancient principles of Ayurveda originated in India more than 5000 years ago. They have been passed down as a sacred oral tradition and within the Veda’s- the oldest scriptures known to humankind. The essence and practices of Ayurveda have no borders or boundaries. It is an art and science for all who wish to return to a state of internal and external harmony.
How to Establish Your Constitution
Go through the following checklist twice. To establish your prakruti (essential nature/ constitution from conception), initially check the boxes that relate to your long-term tendencies or the way that things have been most of your life. The 2nd time through, check the boxes that relate to your vikruti (current state). The checklist is merely a guide- its accuracy is determined by the objectiveness of the individual. It is best to see an Ayurvedic Consultant or Practitioner to get a clear and accurate assessment of both your prakruti and vikruti.
Prakruti and Vikruti
Each individual has a prakruti or inborn constitution, a unique composition of the three doshas. One’s current state is known as the vikruti or imbalance stemming from deviation from our innate nature. Once we establish our prakruti and vikruti, we can use the wisdom of Ayurveda to consciously make choices regarding food, lifestyle, yoga, exercise, career path, environment and every other aspect of our life to maintain balance, and therefore have the energy to fulfil our highest potential.
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Author - Madhuri Phillips
Location: Vancouver, CA
Madhuri is an internationally known Yoga teacher, certified Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist (CAS) and Pancha Karma Specialist (PKS), receiving certification from the California College of Ayurveda. She has done advanced study with world renowned, Dr. Vasant Lad...
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plbone
I have only a few of these things, which I switch back and forth from Vata to Pitta.
about a month ago in Santa Cruz, US
shannons1224
REcalculated and Im just Vata :)
about a month ago in orlando, US
shannons1224
I am definately a Vata - Vata Kapha
about a month ago in orlando, US
everlivingsue
I'm all over the place. I started mostly as Vata then shifted to Pitta and had a few Kapha. I suppose I go with whichever is the most prominent?
about a month ago in Miami, US
KatiaYoga
I heard a great tip recently, from Maria Garre, who said that this test should be taken with someone close to us (a partner, parent, or sibling), someone who knows us very well. Get them to answer the questions on your behalf, because they are more likely to do so in an unbiased manner. I believe this is great, because we often think of ourselves in terms of the qualities we'd like to cultivate, as opposed to the qualities that are and have always been predominant in us.
2 months ago in Toronto, CA
leesha
This is the first checklist I've completed that finds me dominated heavily by Pitta. Others I have tried have me all over the place. Some links to how to utilize this info would be much appreciated.
2 months ago in Pacific Paradise, AU
vintagedoll01
Wow, I'm overwhelmingly Vata!
2 months ago in Shrewsbury, GB
vagnerzoey
kapha-pitta for me, my boyfriend always says I'm kappa but in ever understood because i wasn't big or anything, but know i know its much deeper than just physical appearance. I'm going to look more in to this. do you have articles on kappa-pitta?
about 8 months ago in san diego, US
madhuriphillips
Hi! This checklist is to co-inside with the Intro to Ayurveda video offered which delves deeper into the basics of Ayurveda so that you can get an idea of your predominant dosha (vata=air+ether, pitta=fire+water, kapha= earth+water). Check it out and feel free to let me know if you have any further questions. Ayurveda is a beautiful art and science with such depth and intricacy, however I hope the video will offer you somewhere to start :)
By an expert 2 years ago in Vancouver, CA
jules
ok,please continue
2 years ago in Kimberley BC, CA
ltaberner
Great start, but what do they each represent?
2 years ago