From
the Ayurvedic perspective,
the first step in treatment
is to ascertain the
natural constitution
of the individual according
to the predominant dosha
as Vata, Pitta, or Kapha.
The predominant dosha,
in turn, reflects the
main energies and qualities
within the individual
and their tendencies
to either health or
disease.
Some
individuals are strongly predominant
in one dosha or another. These
we might call pure Vata (pure
air), pure Pitta (pure fire)
and pure Kapha (pure water)
types. Mixed types also exist,
when two or more dosha stand
in relatively equal proportion.
Threee different dual types
exist as Vata-Pitta (air-fire),
Vata-Kapha (air-water) and Pitta-Kapha
(fire-water).
The dosha that you check most
will usually indicate your predominant
dosha generally speaking, we
know ourselves well enough to
determine our Ayurvedic constitution.
The natural constitution is
most easily revealed by the
fixed attributes of the physical
body like frame, weight and
complexion. Life-long habits
and proclivities, and life-long
disease tendency are also important.
