The doshas are made up of the 5 elements, ether, air, fire, water, earth.
Properties of vata include dry, moving, rough, cold.
People who have predominant vata dosha tend to be tall and slim and similar to the ectomorph body type.
IN BALANCE OUT OF BALANCE
Creativity Anxiety
Adaptable Fear
Independent Insecurity
Properties of pitta include hot, spreading, liquid, odorous, light.
People who have predominant pitta dosha tend to be athletic and similar to the mesomorph body type.
IN BALANCE OUT OF BALANCE
Ambitious Impatient
Mental Clarity Impulsive
Penetrating Angry
Athletic Aggressive
Leadership Critical
Generous Cold-Blooded
Properties of Kapha include cold, smooth, oily, heavy, slow, static.
People who have predominant kapha dosha tend to have larger bones and solid bodies, similar to the endomorph body type.
IN BALANCE OUT OF BALANCE
Loyal Lethargic
Strong Hoarding
Calm Materialistic
Sentimental Controlling
Compassionate Lustful
