Prakriti Parikshan (Constitution Analysis)

Prakriti Parikshan (Constitution Analysis) is the Ayurvedic method to determine an individual’s unique physical and mental constitution based on the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas. This assessment helps tailor personalized lifestyle, diet, and treatment recommendations.

Key Components of Prakriti Parikshan

  1. Physical Characteristics
      • Body Frame:
        • Vata: Thin, lightweight, prominent joints.
        • Pitta: Medium build, warm skin tone.
        • Kapha: Broad, sturdy, well-built.
      • Skin:
        • Vata: Dry, rough, cool.
        • Pitta: Warm, sensitive, prone to rashes.
        • Kapha: Oily, smooth, thick.
      • Hair:
        • Vata: Dry, brittle.
        • Pitta: Fine, prone to graying or thinning.
        • Kapha: Thick, oily, lustrous.
      • Eyes:
        • Vata: Small, dull, unsteady.
        • Pitta: Sharp, bright, medium size.
        • Kapha: Large, calm, moist.

      2. Physiological Functions

        • Digestion:
          • Vata: Irregular appetite, bloating, gas.
          • Pitta: Strong appetite, prone to acidity.
          • Kapha: Slow digestion, low appetite.
        • Sleep Patterns:
          • Vata: Light, interrupted sleep.
          • Pitta: Moderate, occasionally disturbed.
          • Kapha: Deep, prolonged sleep.
        • Energy Levels:
          • Vata: Low, quick bursts of energy.
          • Pitta: Moderate, sustained energy.
          • Kapha: High, slow-burning energy.

        3. Mental Traits

          • Mind:
            • Vata: Creative, anxious, indecisive.
            • Pitta: Intelligent, ambitious, aggressive.
            • Kapha: Calm, forgiving, resistant to change.
          • Memory:
            • Vata: Quick grasp but forgets easily.
            • Pitta: Sharp and precise.
            • Kapha: Slow but retains information for long.

          4. Behavioral Tendencies

            • Emotions:
              • Vata: Fearful, variable moods.
              • Pitta: Irritable, intense emotions.
              • Kapha: Stable, loving, attached.

            5. Response to Environment

              • Climate Preference:
                • Vata: Prefers warm, dislikes cold and dry.
                • Pitta: Prefers cool, dislikes heat.
                • Kapha: Prefers dry, dislikes damp and cold.

              Assessment Process

              1. Observation: Physical traits like body type, skin, and hair.
              2. Questionnaire: Evaluating digestion, sleep, emotions, and habits.
              3. Pulse Diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha): To identify subtle doshic imbalances.
              4. Other Diagnostic Tools: Examination of tongue, nails, and eyes.

              Understanding one’s Prakriti is essential to create a personalized plan for diet, lifestyle, and treatments to maintain balance and prevent diseases.