People who have a dominant Vata constitution are usually physically active and have a thin body type. They may become indecisive, insecure, fearful and anxious when under stress. They are believed to be more prone to develop problems of their digestive system, particularly the colon.
Signs, symptoms & indicators of Ayurvedic Dosha - Vata Dominance
Ayurvedic Typing
Quick but faulty memory for detail
Symptoms - Bowel Movements
(Very) frequent stools or normal stool frequency
Having loose/having very watery stools
Symptoms - Environment
Poor tolerance of cold
Symptoms - Food - Beverages
Being infrequently thirsty or frequent thirst
Symptoms - Food - General
Weak appetite
Symptoms - Gas-Int - General
General flatulence
Symptoms - General
Quick/light physical motions
Symptoms - Hair
Dry hair
Brittle hair
Sparse head hair
Symptoms - Head - Mouth/Oral
Being a rapid speaker
Symptoms - Mind - Emotional
Moodiness
Symptoms - Mind - General
A clear mind
Being indecisive
Being easily excitable
Symptoms - Skin - General
Dry skin
Darker/redder skin color
Thin skin
Cold skin
Symptoms - Sleep
Being a light sleeper
Conditions that suggest Ayurvedic Dosha - Vata Dominance
Mental
Skin-Hair-Nails
Recommendations for Ayurvedic Dosha - Vata Dominance
Diet
Key
| Weak or unproven link |
| Highly recommended |
Glossary
Colon
The part of the large intestine that extends to the rectum. The colon takes the contents of the small intestine, moving them to the rectum by contracting.