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Chapter III

Prakruti

Your prakruti is your baseline—your natural rhythm. Not a label. A way to understand what supports your balance.

Ayurveda observes how the elements combine into three archetypal patterns called doshas. Most people are a blend—one primary, one secondary.

Meet the Doshas ↓
Dosha I

Vata

Air + Ether • Light • Mobile • Quick

When balanced: creativity, spontaneity, lively communication.

When off-balance: restlessness, irregularity, feeling ungrounded.

Supports

Warmth • Routine • Nourishing meals • Slow breath

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Dosha II

Pitta

Fire + Water • Sharp • Focused • Transformative

When balanced: clarity, courage, leadership.

When off-balance: irritability, overheating.

Supports

Cooling • Pauses • Hydration • Gentle intensity

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Dosha III

Kapha

Earth + Water • Steady • Grounded • Nourishing

When balanced: patience, resilience, deep calm.

When off-balance: heaviness, stagnation.

Supports

Movement • Variety • Lightness • Clear mornings

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Ready to explore your blend? A short quiz will help reveal your dominant tendencies.

Begin the Prakruti Quiz →