Ayurveda : Ayurveda is a 5000 years old holistic Indian practice, which means science of life or longevity. It relies upon herbs, diet and one's life style. Knowledge of Ayurveda enables one to understand how to create balance of body, mind and consciousness according to one's own constitution. In Ayurveda every individual has a unique combination of physical, mental and emotional characteristics, which is his or her constitution. Body, mind and consciousness work together in maintaining balance. Internal and external factors can act to disturb one's constitutional balance. Both physical and mental disturbances are reflected through the skin.
Vata (Air) : People of Vata constitution are generally physically underdeveloped. Skin is cold, rough, dry. Generally, Vata people are either too tall or too short with thin frames. The hair is dry, curly and scanty. Eyes may be small, sunken, dry, and active. Nails are rough and brittle. Hands and feet are often cold. Appetite and digestion are irregular. Vata people like hot drinks. They regularly suffer from sleeplessness. They lack willpower, confidence and boldness. They tend to get nervous. They are active, restless and creative but easily get fatigued.
Pitta (Fire) : Pitta people are of medium body, size and body weight. The skin is smooth, oily and warm. Hair is generally straight and oily. They tend to get premature graying of hair and hair loss. Eyes are sharp, bright and sensitive to light. They have a moderate chest. Appetite is strong and digestion is good. They have a natural craving for sweet, bitter and astringent tastes. They may sleep little but sound. Hands and feet tend to be warm. Pitta people are very intelligent and sharp. They have tendencies to emotions of hate, anger and jealousy. They are very ambitious people and like to be leaders. Generally, they are financially well off and enjoy their material prosperity.
Kaph (Earth) : Kapha people are generally well developed and tend to be overweight easily. Chests are expanded and round. They have thick, oily, cold skin. Muscle development is good. Eyes are big, beautiful and loving. They have slow but steady appetite. Digestion is prolonged. Mucous is formed easily. They have strong craving for pungent, bitter and astringent foods. Their sleep is deep and prolonged. They have good stamina. They tend to be tolerant, calm, forgiving and loving. Kapha people have strong emotions of attachment and possessiveness. Their intellect is slow but exact. They tend to be rich and are good money preservers. Kapha people are generally healthy, happy and peaceful.