Ayuveda is not just a treatment related science but it is a life style in itself. In Ayurveda every aspect of human life is considered. But it is difficult to give a remedy for everything & for everyone. So a specific diet, exercise, way of thinking, treatment is prescribed on the basis of ‘Prakruti.’ (Ayurveda Body Type)
Prakruti means ‘life style.’ An indusial prakruti is decided by the dominant dosha in his body. Every person has its own prakruti; which last for life time. Nobody should try to change his prakruti.
Tridosha is the most miserable & characteristic principle of Ayurveda. Tridosha is the basic structure of Ayurveda. In Ayurvedic Nidan (Diagnosis) & treatment; mostly each & everything is divided according to tridosha. So it is more important to study about dosha. Remember tridosha is the basic principle of Ayurveda. What do you mean by Dosha?
Dosha means the particles which by their properties on aggrevation disturbs other dhatus & malas. Definition of Doshas- According to Sushrut the particle responsible for formation of human body, In balance state they give support to keep good health, but in state of imbalance they cause various diseases, are called as dosha. What are the places for doshas? Doshas are everywhere in body. There is not a single place without dosha in a body. But there is dominance of particular dosha over a particular body area. Vata is dominant over parts below Umbilicus. Pitta is dominant over parts in between umbilicus & Heart. Kapha is dominant over parts above Heart.
