Overview
Vata Prakriti is the sole concept of Ayurveda. It denotes the mental, personal, physical and emotional attributes of a person. The prakriti of the individual is decided ideally during the period of the conception as well as is influenced by the condition of doshas throughout that period. Depending on all of these, the prakriti is widely categorized into 3 types. These are often known as the tri-energies.
- Pitta (accountable for creation and devastation of universe)
- Vata (accountable for planetary movement)
- Kapha (accountable for creating and sustaining a new life)
We shall discuss on Vata prakriti people here in detail.
Vata
Vata is often known as the “King of the Doshas”. Vata denotes the elements of air and space, which move things. It denotes the energy, which governs the motion of the biological activities. This gives movement to the various other two doshas, Pitta and Kapha. Vata people are characterized by their creativity, activeness and the way to communicate easily.
Common Characteristics of People of Vata Dosha
People with Vata Doshas are highly creative and imaginative. They are mentally alert and are quick to grasp and learn knowledge and are also quick to forget ideas as well. They have the tendency towards cold feet and hands and are uncomfortable in cold climate. They walk and talk very quickly. They have irregular diet regime and have an irregular mood swing. They are full of excitement and vigor, when in complete balance. But, when out of balance, their responses to stress are fear, anxiety and worry. People with Vata Doshas are often impulsive and possess disjointed and racing ideas and thoughts. They have slender body structure, which is the lightest among the three doshas.
Physical Characteristics of People with Vata Dosha
People with Vata doshas are generally physically under developed. They have flat chests. Their complexion is generally brown. The muscle tendons and veins are visible and they have a rough, dry and cold skin, which is cracked. The people with Vata doshas are generally too short or too tall. They tend to have lesser eye lashes with scanty hairs. The digestion ability and appetite are generally not fixed. They tend to perspire less and experience disturbances while sleeping. Eyes are dry, sunken, active and small.
Psychological Characteristics of People with Vata Dosha
These people are characterized by quick learning, but short memory. They have a fast understanding capability. However, they do not have a strong will power, confidence, level of tolerance and boldness. They are nervous with a weak reasoning power and are fearful with anxiety.
| VATA DIET | |
|---|---|
| Choose | Avoid / Consume less |
| Vegetables | |
| Asparagus | Peas |
| Beats | Brussels sprouts |
| Carrots | Broccoli |
| Egg plant | Cauliflower |
| Olives | Cabbage |
| Pumpkin | Cucumber |
| Reddish | Corn |
| Sweet potatoes | Mushrooms |
| Spinach | Potatoes |
| Zucchini | Celery |
| Lettuce | |
| Fruits | |
| Apricots | Apple |
| Avocado | Pears |
| Banana | Pomegranates |
| Cherries | Prunes |
| Figs | Melons |
| Peaches | Cranberries |
| Citrus fruits | Dried fruits |
| Mangoes | |
| Grapes | |
| Dates | |
| Papaya | |
| Plum | |
| Pine apple | |
| Grains | |
| Rice | Rice cakes |
| Wheat | Barley |
| Pasta | Buckwheat |
| Oats | Rye |
| Millet | |
| Corn | |
| Dried cereals | |
| Beans | |
| Moong beans | Kidney beans |
| Soya beans | Split peas |
| White beans | |
| Black beans | |
| Lentils | |
| Dairy Products | |
| All dairy products in moderate quantity | Ice cream |
| Powdered milk | |
| Nuts and Seeds | |
| Sesame | Dry and roasted nuts |
| Pumpkin | |
| Sunflower | |
| Others in moderate quantity | |
| Oils | |
| All except corn oil | Corn oil |
| Herbs and Spices | |
| Basil | Fenugreek |
| Asafoetida | Coriander seeds |
| Clove | |
| Cardamom | |
| Cinnamon | |
| Pepper | |
| Fennel | |
| Cumin | |
| Coriander (green) | |
| Ginger | |
| Onion | |
| Garlic | |
| Turmeric | |
| Nutmeg | |
| Beverages | |
| Herbal teas | Coffee |
| Warm drinks | Tea |
| Fruit juices (without ice) | Alcohol |
| Vegetables juices(without ice) | Carbonated drinks |
| Cold drinks | |
| Non-Veg | |
| Chicken | Red meat |
| Eggs | |
| Fish (Fresh water or sea) | |
| Sea foods | |
| Salmon | |
| Lamb | |
| Duck | |
| Turkey | |
| Shrimps | |
