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prakriti

prakriti

9.9
A person's natural body and mind type in Ayurveda
  • noun
  • /prɑːˈkɪrɪti/
  • Indian
: prakriti
  • The Ayurvedic doctor assessed her prakriti to recommend a suitable diet and lifestyle.

Examples

  • He learned that his prakriti was primarily pitta, influencing his temperament and physical traits.

  • Understanding your prakriti can help you make better health choices according to Ayurvedic principles.

  • Her prakriti is predominantly vata, which influences her personality.

  • In Ayurveda, understanding your prakriti is essential for health.

  • The Ayurvedic doctor assessed her prakriti to recommend a suitable diet and lifestyle.

  • Understanding your prakriti can help you make better health choices according to Ayurvedic principles.

  • He learned that his prakriti was primarily pitta, influencing his temperament and physical traits.

Surface Forms

prakriti singular
prakritis plural

Etymology

Prakriti comes from Sanskrit parts pra- 'before' and kṛti 'making' or 'form', so it originally means 'original form' or 'natural state'. In Ayurveda this is a useful image: your prakriti is your in-born body and mind type, which is why it helps guide diet and lifestyle choices.