VATA – Air & Space

PITTA – Fire & Water

KAPHA – Earth & Water

Very tall or very short – thin, lanky or underdeveloped - doesn’t gain weight easily

Medium height - symmetrical, balanced or well developed - can gain or lose weight easily

Tall and stocky or short and compact - large bones, solid build - gains weight easily, difficult to lose

Small, thin or long facial features

Medium or proportionate facial features

Large or broad facial features

Small, unsteady or active eyes

Medium, sparkling or intense eyes

Large, round, pleasant eyes

Dry, thin, course, or tight curly hair

Fine, straight, or silky hair - early graying or balding

Thick, wavy, oily, shiny or abundant hair

Irregular, prominent, stiff, or cracking joints

Medium, loose, flexible, or toned joints

Round, fleshy, well-knit, padded, lubricated joints

Thin, dry, rough, or fine pored, skin that rarely burns

Moderately oily, soft, or fair skin that easily burns  - prone to freckles, moles, or rashes

Oily, moist, smooth, pale, soft, thick skin that tans gradually - prone to large or congested pores

Cold hands and feet - poor circulation

Warm hands and feet - good circulation

Cool or moist hands and feet - moderate circulation

Irregular eating or sleeping habits

Regular eating or sleeping habits

Over eating or sleeping too long

Variable appetite or thirst - dizzy or weak between meals

Strong appetite or thirst - irritable when hungry

Stable appetite or thirst - prone to emotional eating

Irregular digestion - difficulty with large meals - fast metabolism

Good digestion - can eat large quantities - strong metabolism

Slow but regular digestion - heavy feeling after eating

Irregular elimination - may have gas or constipation

Regular or frequent elimination - may have diarrhea

Slow but regular elimination

Energy fluctuates or comes in bursts - low endurance

Moderate and focused energy - moderate endurance

Low energy or slow, consistent pace - high endurance

Low resistance to illness

Moderate resistance to illness

Strong resistance to illness

Prefers change and movement - dislikes routine - restless

Likes to plan - will make logical and  rational changes - purposeful

Likes simplicity and routine - resists change - attached

Quick to memorize, but absentminded

Sharp memory - focused mind

Slow to memorize, but once retained never forget

Difficulty making decisions or staying focused

Makes decisions easily- sees things clearly

Takes time making decisions - gathers details - stays with decision

Talkative or talks quickly - high pitch or irregular speech patterns -change subject often

Talks in a concise and orderly manner - fluid speech - may be impatient or cutting

Talks slowly and  conservatively - even pitch or melodious speech

Enthusiastic, lively, flexible, active or quick

Competitive, alert, precise, or orderly

Stable, calm, patient, relaxed or composed

Imaginative, creative or inventive

Efficient, organized or accurate

Detailed, methodical or conservative

Sensitive, anxious, nervous, worried, fretful or fearful

Strong willed, irritable, frustrated, resentful, impatient or angry

Attached, cautious, lethargic, in denial, depressed, or greedy

Prefers large gatherings, know a lot of people, few close friends

Prefers small gatherings, selective but close friendships

Prefers time alone, loyal friendships

Spends impulsively, money is to be used

Plans spending, money is for achieving purpose

Spends reluctantly, money is to saved for unknown

Difficulty falling asleep or having a sound night’s sleep - tired upon waking

Fall asleep easily and sleep soundly -  awaken alert and rested                                                                   

Fall asleep quickly and sleep heavy and long - wake up slowly but rested

Prefers a tropical climate - dislikes dry, cold and windy weather

Prefers a cool and dry climate - dislikes hot, humid and sunny weather

Prefers a dry and warm  climate -dislikes wet, cold, and cloudy weather