The Three Constitutions (Prakriti): Vata, Pitta, Kapha
ach individual has a unique constitution, or three basic types of energy known as the doshas. The doshas—vata, pitta, and kapha—are the building blocks of the material world. All three of them can be found in everyone and everything, but in different proportions. Your basic constitution, or Prakriti, will determine your individual physical, mental, and emotional traits. Each person has an Ayurvedic constitution that is specific to him or her, and moving away from that constitution creates several imbalances within that individual’s system. If such imbalances are not addressed in a timely manner, Ayurveda says then illness may develop. So, the early signs of imbalance/s serve as a wakeup call to make gentle and natural shifts in behaviour to return to balance—such as adjusting diet, modifying daily activities and taking herbal remedies for a time. In this lecture and discussion, Vinod Sharma will explain in detail the three types of Doshas (combination of universal elements), individual Prakruti (constitution) and Vikruti (imbalances) and how they affect our physical, mental and emotional well-being. Vata (Space + Air) – Pitta (Air + Fire + Water) - Kapha (Water + Earth) – During the discussion, the characteristic features of each dosha (elements’ combination) and how they affect our system, not only at the physical level but also at mental, psychological, emotional and spiritual level will be discussed in a very logical manner and in a little detail. You can also raise some questions/points relevant to the topic of discussion to have a better understanding of this most ancient and timeless science. About Vinod Sharma Born in India from a family of priests and healers, Ayurveda, Homeopathy & Yoga is a way of life for Vinod Sharma. He has studied yoga and Ayurveda for decades, mastering the skill of Pulse Reading and Diagnosis to a very deep level. He has helped many clients from diverse walks of lives to restore their good health. Making a positive impact on other people’s health is his life’s calling and work. For more about him, please visit his website: http://www.ayuryoga-intl.com
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The Three Constitutions (Prakriti): Vata, Pitta, Kapha
- 1. 1 Learning Ayurveda With Vinod Sharma by Vinod Sharma, Qualified Ayurvedic Consultant 讲师：维诺德.夏尔玛 老师，阿育韦达顾问资质 (of AyurYoga International Ltd. Hong Kong) （隶属于 香港阿育瑜伽国际有限公司） 24th Aug 2016
- 2. 2 Introduction to Ayurveda 阿育韦达介绍 Meaning of Ayurveda阿育韦达的含义: ! Ayur 阿育= Life生命 ! Veda韦达 = Science科学 ! Ayurveda 阿育韦达= Science of Life生命的科学 ! Science that is thousands of years old ! 具有数千年历史的科学 „Health is the dynamic balance between all physical, mental and spiritual aspects of human beings“ “健康是人类在躯体、精神和灵性之间的动态平衡。” 阿育韦达介绍
- 3. 3 Introduction to Ayurveda阿育韦达介绍 Science of Ayurveda is based on 5 universal elements (panchamahabhutas) : 阿育韦达的科学是建立在5大宇宙元素的基础之上： ! Space/Ether空间以太 ! Air空气 ! Fire火 ! Water水 ! Earth土 Ayurveda combines these 5 elements (in various proportions) into 3 basic groups, known as „tri-doshas“. These are called Vata, Pitta and Kapha. 阿育韦达把5中元素（以不同的比率）组合成3组，被称为“崔-都萨斯”。它 们被称为瓦塔、匹塔和卡法。 阿育韦达介绍
- 4. 4 Introduction to Ayurveda (continued) 阿育韦达介绍 VATA 瓦塔 = Space 空间 + Air 空气 阿育韦达介绍
- 5. 5 Introduction to Ayurveda (continued) 阿育韦达介绍 PITTA 匹塔 = Air 空气 + Fire 火 + Water 水 阿育韦达介绍
- 6. 6 Introduction to Ayurveda (continued)阿育韦达介绍 KAPHA卡法 = Earth 土 + CH 阿育韦达介绍 Water 水
- 7. 7 Qualities of Vata dosha瓦塔兜沙的特点 阿育韦达介绍 VATA瓦塔 • It is the force which directs nerve impulses, circulation, respiration and elimination. • 是指挥神经冲动、循环、呼吸和排泄的动力。 • The qualities of Vata are those associated with air, i.e. dryness and coldness, lightness, mobility, subtlety, roughness, agitated and irregular . • 瓦塔的特点与空气有 ，比如：干、冷、轻、 动态、精微、鲁莽、焦躁和不规律 。 • It governs all bodily movements. • 掌控所有躯体运作。
- 8. 8 Qualities of Pitta dosha匹塔兜沙的特点 Pitta 匹塔 • Biologicial fire which digests & “cooks” food in the stomach.消化摄入体内的食物。 • Responsible for all the metabolic and chemical transformations in the body. 负责人体所有的新陈代谢 和化学转换。 阿育韦达介绍 • Responsible for digestion of food, eyesight, body temperature, intellect and skin coloration. 负责消化食 物、视力、体温、智力和 色。 • It is primarily hot, intense and light, like fire像火一样 炙热、强烈和轻盈。它以热、湿和轻为主。
- 9. 9 Qualities of Kapha dosha卡法兜沙的特点 Kapha卡法 • Holds things together, provides cohesiveness. 把 各 成分聚合起来，具有凝聚力 • It is responsible for growth, support & lubrication. 负责生⻓、支持和润滑 阿育韦达介绍 • Makes up the bulk of the body tissues. 组成人体 组织的主要部分 • Kapha has the qualities of mucous - it is heavy, dense, sticky, cold and moist. 卡法的特点是粘液性- 具有 重、密实、粘性、寒冷和潮湿的特点
- 10. 10 3 Doshas兜沙 ! These 3 basic doshas (humours or elements) define a person‘s individual constitution, on a physical as well as psychological level.这三种基 本兜沙决定了一个人的个体 构成，包括躯体和心理层面。 Pitta匹塔Vata瓦塔 Kapha卡法 Individual Constitution 个体构成 阿育韦达介绍 ! Each person is a combination of all 3 doshas, but one is predominant/strongest, and that determines one‘s constitution 每个人都是3 兜沙的组合，但是会有某一种 兜沙较为显著/强势，从而决定 了一个人的构成性。
- 11. 11 Basic Constitution基本构成 ! Basic constitution (prakruti) is obtained at the time of conception & remains unchanged for life.个人的构成在受孕时就 已定性，并且终身如此。 PittaVata Kapha Individual Constitution 个体构成 阿育韦达介绍 ! Imbalance (Vikruti) refers to a condition when the doshas go out of sync, resulting in various health issues.失衡（维 库缇）是指兜沙失调的 状态，这会造成各种健 康问题。
- 12. 12 " Unique part of Ayurvedic diagnosis " 3 fingers - Index, middle & ring fingers – are used to read the proportion of Vata, Pitta & Kapha in an individual. " Also shows which part of the body/system is being affected by which dosha & in what way. 阿育韦达介绍 PULSE READING AS A TOOL " Right pulse gives information about the physiology of a person. " Left pulse provides an insight into the psychological aspect – mental, emotional & spiritual – of an individual.
- 13. 13 Most health issues caused by imbalances within the system can be resolved through the right diet and lifestyle, without depending on medication.大多健康 问题是由系统失衡 引起，可以通过恰当 的饮食和生活方式来 解决，无需依赖药物 治疗。 PittaVata Kapha Individual Constitution 阿育韦达介绍
- 14. 14 3 sub pillars that sustain health保持健康的3大支柱 阿育韦达介绍 1. Diet/Food饮食/食物 • Diet is the primary factor that can maintain good health and equilibrium in any individual.饮食是维系健康的 键因素，人人如此。 • Understanding the qualities of the various types of foods, and eating only that which is suitable for one’s constitution will promote & maintain optimum health.理解各 食物的性味，只吃适合自己体质的 食物可以使人改善和保持健康。 " When diet is wrong medicine is of no use. When diet is right medicine is of no need. " Ancient Ayurvedic Proverb “饮食有误，医药无用；饮食有方，医药不用。” --阿育⻙达古谚
- 15. 15 3 sub pillars that sustain health保持健康的3大支柱 阿育韦达介绍 2. Sleep (Nidra)睡眠 # Good quality sleep is necessary to derive energy & nutrients from the food consumed. 高质量的睡眠有助于把食物转化成能量和营 。 # It also facilitates digestion & assimilation of food. 这也有助于食物的消化和吸收。 # When the body is relaxed during sleep, all the internal organs are repaired/recharged.在 睡眠过程中，躯体是放松的，所有内脏得到修 /充电。
- 16. 16 3 sub pillars that sustain health保持健康的3大支柱 阿育韦达介绍 3. Brahmacharya – Regulated sex life规范性生活 • Brahmacharya is celibacy through control of all the senses. 布腊玛查亚就是通过 控制所有感官来贞守。 • One cannot have good health without observing celibacy. 不贞守就无法健康。精 液的能量是 键的生命力。 The seminal energy is the vital life force. The secret of health lies in preservation of this vital force. 性能量就是生命力。健康的秘诀就 在于保存这 重要的能量。 • The practice of celibacy invigorates the mind and nerves. It helps to conserve physical and mental energy. 修炼贞守能使心意和神经充满能量，有助于保存身体 和心智的能量。 • It augments memory, will power, and brain clarity. It bestows strength, vigour, and vitality.贞守能增强记忆力、意志力和头脑清晰度，让人获得力量、活力和生 机。
- 17. 17 Why is the right diet so important恰当的饮食为什么如此重要? Food we consume is transformed into 7 tissues (sapta dhatus) which sustain our body structure & help us maintain good health 我们摄入的食物转换成7 种组织（萨普塔.达土） ，它们维系着我们身体的 架构，并帮助我们保持 健康。 Lux 阿育韦达介绍 Plasma血浆 (Rasa) Blood血液 (Rakta) Muscles肌肉 (Mamsa) Fat脂肪 (Medha) Bones骨骼 (Asthi) Bone Marrow骨髓 (Majja) Reproductive Tissue生殖组织 (Shukra)
- 18. 18 " Ayurvedic healing is an integral part of the overall process to bring a person back into balance on all levels. " Every individual has over 7 million energy channels running through the body. " Additionally, every individual has 7 main energy centres, called chakras, within one’s system. " For achieving & maintaining optimum health, energy has to flow smoothly & consistently within/through these channels & chakras, especially the 3rd chakra (navel centre). " Ayurvedic Healing helps to remove blockages from the channels and ensures the smooth flow of energy. 阿育韦达介绍 AYURVEDIC HEALING
- 19. 19 The ancient Ayurvedic text states, "He whose doshas are in balance, whose appetite is good, whose dhatus & malas are in right proportion, whose body, mind, and senses remain full of bliss, is called a healthy person." 古老的阿育⻙达文献《苏水塔.桑黑塔》 说，“兜沙平衡、胃口良好，身心和感官充满喜乐的 人被称为健康的人。” By following these simple, time-tested Ayurvedic principles in our daily life, we can enhance our health, increase our happiness, and uplift our spirits. 通过在日常生活中追随这 些简单、经过时间考验的阿育⻙达原则，我们就能 增进健康，增加快乐，并且得到精神的升华。 阿育韦达介绍
- 21. 21 CONTACT DETAILS : 联系方式 Mr. Vinod Sharma维诺德.夏尔玛 先生 AyurYoga International Ltd. 阿育瑜伽国际有限公司 Tel 电话: (852) 91206419/96291416 Email邮箱 : sharma@ayuryoga-intl.com Website网址 : www.ayuryoga-intl.com 阿育韦达介绍