Dosha

Discover your own dosha Interpreting Scores The highest of the three totals indicates the fundamental principle that you most need to balance.

Vata

Pitta

Kapha

Type of hair

Normal to dry, thin, scanty

Fine, reddish, patchy oiliness, can be with reddish tinge, blonde, receding hairline. Balding in men

Thick, normal to oily Wavy, thick, soft

Body size

Small frame, tall and slim, bony, thin, long extremities

Medium frame, athletic build, Good muscle tone

Stocky, large frame

Weight

Tend to lose weight easily

Tend to maintain weight

Tend to gain weight Cellulite

Chest

Flat, sunken

Moderate

Expanded and round

Joints

Cold, cracking

Moderate

Large, lubricated

Nose

Unevenly shaped , deviated septum

Long, pointed

Short rounded, button Nose

Teeth

Protruding, irregular, roomy tender gums

Medium,yellowish,soft tender gums

Healthy, white, big regular strong gums

Skin

Normal to dry,rough,thin skinned, veins visible

Soft , ruddy, sensitive, freckles, moles, hyperpigmentation

Normal to oily, moist,thick,spongy,good skin tone, large pores

Learning/ Memory

Quick to learn quick to forget, struggles to pay attention to anything

Good general memory, can show irrational behaviour

Slower to grasp but good long- term memory, nostalgic, association with childhood

Mental activity

Quick mind, restless, imaginative

Sharp intellect, efficient

Calm, steady, stable

Climate- Body conditions

Aversion to cold weather, cold extremities

Aversion to hot, humid weather, sweats continuously

Aversion to damp, cool weather. Can be congested in lungs, sinus area

Elimination

Constipation, no bowel movement. Often for several days

Loose, regular

Thick, oily sluggish

Stress

Excites easily,anxious, worried

Angers easily, irritated by people situations, critical

Not easily ruffled, Stubborn

Decisions / faith

Change quickly

Intense, slowly changing

Steady, none changing

Nature

Adaptable, changeable fickle

Determined, focused Can be controlling

Easy going, slow & steady, can be stubborn, can tend to keep things of themselves

Hunger

Irregular, forgets to eat, gets busy doing other things, very erratic but weakened by irregular meals

Sharp , strong, good Metabolism. Likes to eat on time( or gets irritable) Strong unbearable

Slower metabolism, therefore can therefore skip meals, steady. Greed Sweet tooth

Thirst

Changeable

Surplus

Sparse

Total

VATA - That which moves

Vata individuals have light, flexible bodies with a small frame and light muscles and little fat.They tend to be slim and underweight. Often they have dry skin which tends towards roughness.Their circulation is poor, which results in cold hands and feet.They lack body fat tissue etc....and therfore are uncomfortable in cold weather.They also dislike windy weather. They are much happier in spring and summer.The Vata people often go without food or eat very little.They should eat at regular times, they often begin a job and do not always complete it.They are not good planners. They can often appear erratic to others , they suffer from poor memory.They think & speak quickly,and are very creative people. Enjoy travelling, art and are happy around people. They are prone to insomnia.Only need 4-5 hrs sleep. They are always on the go.They walk quickly and are always in a rush.Tend towards less stamina and get tired easily. They often suffer from nervous disorders, aching joints, trouble with the colon, low backache, sciatica & palpitations. They are often attracted to astringent foods such as salads and vegetables, but their bodies actually need sweet, sour and salty tastes .They should favour warm foods and drinks. Loud noises, caffine alcohol and cold food derange vata in the body.Winter is not good for vata characteristics.
Vata suffer from 70 ailments

They need green colours & nature to calm & sooth them.

PITTA - That which cooks

Pitta body type is generally medium height and build.They usually stay around the same weight.Their eyes are bright and the skin can often have a coppery glow.Moles and freckles are often present on their skin.Their skin is warm and less wrinkled than Vata people. Males often have a receding hairline. normal body temperature is warmer than Vata people.They always perspire more than other body types.They have a low tolerance for for heat, sunshine and physical work. They have astrong appetite, strong metabolism and strong digestion.They like to eat at regular times and enjoy large amounts of food and water.They have atendency to perspire profusly When they become out of balance they crave tomato, spicy, acidic and hot foods.But should actually eat sweet, bitter and astringent foods. They are sharp people, often rude and very focused and determined.They enjoy a challenge , enjoy being in control, dominate( sometimes bossy ).They like to be very organised and work methodically and indicate leadership qualities.Likes to delegate and everything is timed. Summer is a very difficult time for them as the weather is hot..They can be prone to colitis, ulcers, rashes, burning sensation, & inflamatory diseases. Sleep is moderate,uninterrupted and sound.They often have trouble with vision.Liver realted problems, spleen and pancreas.
Pitta suffer from 50 ailments

They need blue colours for refreshing,cooling, and enjoy water

KAPHA - That which sticks

Kapha characters have a strong, healthy well developed body. Kapha people tend to gain weight easily and find it difficult to take it off. Their skin is soft, smooth and lustrous.They have large eyes, and large white strong teeth.Have a steady appetite can easily skip a meal and their digestion is slow.They may gain weight when on water only ! Due to slow metabolic rate they maintain health and balance and enjoy a life span longer than the other 2 Doshas. Kapha people are slow and steady in all their ways.They move, talk and eat slowly.They are sweet loving people, compassionate, forgiving, patient and caring people.They have excellent long term memories.They love their sleep and regularly find it difficult to wake in the mornings.Their sleep is long and prolonged.They shun exercise but do enjoy swimming. But be carefull as they tend towards absorb a lot of water. They are attracted to sweet,salty & oily foods.they enjoy second helping of puddings.They should actually eat astringent bitter & pungent foods. Kaphas have a sweet tooth and love sugar, candy & chocolates. Kaphas are prone to colds, flu, sinus congestion, allergies including hay fever, obesity and hypertension. They do not like wet rainy weather. Winter and early spring are difficult times for them.
Kaphas suffer from ailments

They need red/orange colours to stimulate and motivate

Prarkruti

Is what we are born with it is our DNA and will never change as it is determined at the moment of conception, doshas are constantly shifting within the body just as the five basic elements fluctuate within nature, these elements will also fluctuate within the body. Therfore the dosha dominance changes with age, time of day or night and the season, etc….
Because of external forces, weather, stress, incorrect food, diet, nutrition and often medication, alongside an unhealthy work/lifestyle the body becomes unbalanced. This in Ayurveda context, we refer to as Vitiation of our dosha. This is then known as the Vikruti
The pressures of modern life wreak havoc with our natural state of well-being. The further we get from natural rhythms the more stressed our daily living becomes. Doshas being vitiated will result in sickness, poor health and eventually disease.
Ayurveda seeks to treat the mind and body according to a person’s dosha using a system combining diet, herbal remedies, detoxification, ayurvedic massage, (13 available treatments) lifestyle routine and behaviours which stimulate positive emotions.
Green consumers in particular are starting to show an interest in ayurvedic treatments and products as theses centre around the use of natural herbs and Ingredients. Many clients also find that ayurvedic treatments help to put them “in touch “with themselves and work on a deeper more spiritual level than some other holistic therapies
At Ayurveda in Bramhall I seek to bring about balance to each individual client through careful consultation and a lifestyle plan. Ayurveda treatments specifically supports the individual’s own vital energy and self-healing potential by prescribing essentially non-toxic lifestyle related pure herbal treatment derived from the whole plant. It pertains to the achievement of the perfect state of wellbeing, balancing the mind, body and soul.
I obtain a fresh supply of oils from India which are sourced from organisations that practice fair trade. Oils and products are delivered regularly I know the source from where they are obtained, are certified and all bottles are dated; include a batch number so that I know of their freshness upon receipt of delivery.

AYURVEDA RECOGNISES THREE PRIMARY LEVELS OF HEALING

• Treatment & prevention of disease
• Promotion of well-being, longevity & natural healing
• Development of self-awareness & balance of body – mind – spirit

In my practice I believe……

• The Mind is not seen as separate
• Each person exists on many levels
• Each person is unique and should be treated as such
• The body heals from the head down
• From the inside out
• In reverse order of the disease
• Each individual is actively and knowledgeably involved in their own treatments