An overview of the qualities of each dosha General Qualities

Vata

Pitta

Kapha

Structure

Bony, thin, quick moving

Well proportioned, often muscular

Well formed, big build, strong muscles

Body Weight

Naturally slim

Medium Build

Larger frame and solid, heavier

Complexion

Cold, dry

Warm, light, sightly oily, sweats easily, prone to moles or freckles

Thick skin, can be oily

Thirst

Varied

Can be excessive

Moderate

Mental Traits

Creative, imaginative, quick thinking, changeable, easy going

Focused, goal orientated, assertive, often leads, intellectual

Steady, reliable, slow, loyal

Memory and Concentration

Quick to learn, good short-term memory, longer term not so good

Moderate learning time, generally good memory

Slow to learn but remembers very well

General Personality

Enthusiastic, uncertain, tends to worry

Sharp minded, can be critical, confident

Steady and reliable, even tempered, loyal

Sleep

Light and often interrupted

Average time of sleep sufficient, usually sound sleep

Heavy sleeper, can be hard to rouse.