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| | Prakrti: Vata-PittaYour prakrti, the physical constitution with which you were born, is a mix of Vata and Pitta, with Vata slightly predominant. This is an unchanging characteristic and represents your natural, normal state of being. Let's take a look at some of the common qualities of Vata-Pitta individuals. Physically, Vata individuals tend to be thin and wiry, with small, light bones and uneven development. Pittas tend to be medium in all physical characteristics. Where Vatas are usually darker than the rest of their families, Pittas tend to be very fair skinned and to sunburn easily (think freckles). As a Vata-Pitta you may be more likely to sunburn than a pure Vata, but you are probably a lot better off than a pure Pitta. Vatas tend to have uneven or underdeveloped features, including small frames; bony, protruding joints, thin, spindly fingers; crooked noses and teeth; etc., but your Pitta influence tends to moderate those characteristics. Thus, you are probably better proportioned, stronger, and a little less flighty and high-strung than your pure Vata friends. The Pitta influence has probably increased your drive and improved your digestion, but you've most likely retained the creativity and imagination of the Vata type. And having a bit of Pitta tends to sharpen your intellect. On the down side, Vata-Pittas tend toward addictive personalities and need stability. Vatas usually have a hard time gaining weight and lose it easily. The Pitta-influence strengthens your digestion and betters your chances of holding on to hard-won weight gains. It also helps you to move the weight away from your belly and toward a more even distribution. This is the physical constitution (prakrti) with which you were born. It gives you some idea of your tendencies, and your physical strengths and weaknesses. Now let's take a look at your current dosha state to see if you are balanced or imbalanced. Vikrti: Vata ImbalanceVikrti is a state of imbalance in which one of