Page No., 491-500
Surabhi
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
Nov Rattan Sharma
Amity University, Gwalior
Deepti Hooda
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
The relationship between the body and mind is an established concept in Ayurvedic
medicine, where the three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are believed to play a
crucial role in an individual’s physical and mental health. This study aims to explore
the role of Tridosha Prakriti on an individual’s psychological wellbeing in a sample of
200 individuals with an age range of 25-60 years (mean age 42.5 years) using a validated
prakriti assessment tool and correlate this with scale measuring psychological wellbeing.
The findings revealed significant associations between Prakriti types and dimensions
of psychological wellbeing. Individuals with predominant Kapha Prakriti exhibited higher
levels of autonomy, purpose in life, environmental mastery, personal growth and positive
relations compared to Vata and Pitta types. Conversely, Vata constitutions displayed
greater vulnerability across wellbeing markers, consistent with descriptions of anxious
and sensitive temperaments. By analysing these relationships, healthcare professionals
might develop personalized interventions targeting psychosocial aspects linked to
tridosha imbalances, ultimately improving patients’ quality of life.