Compact basic knowledge about Ayurveda. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are familiar to us. But what about Vata-Pitta, Pitta-Kapha, Kapha-Vata, and the Tridosha type? Most people can be categorized as these mixed types, and until now, one has searched in vain through Ayurveda literature for comprehensive representations. In this practical book, Ayurveda consultant Jutta Mattausch presents all seven energy types along with their everyday characteristics and needs: nutrition, personal care, profession, partnership, family, meditation, wellness, leisure, and fitness.