Ancient Indians believed there were three elements—or Doshas—that governed the body: Wind, fire, and earth. Or, in Sanskrit, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
The proportion of each element varies from person to person but, says the AyurvedicGlow,

“If Vata is dominant, [those people] tend to be thin, light, enthusiastic, energetic, and changeable. If it’s Pitta, [those people] tend to be intense, intelligent, and goal-oriented,
while Kapha [results in a person being more] easy-going, methodical, and nurturing.”