QUOTE : Vata: Thin body, quick, changeable mind, vivacious manner. These people strike others as unpredictable. Under pressure they grow excited and anxious. Pitta: Medium body, orderly and decisive mind, forceful manner. These people strike others as intense. Under pressure they become angry and abrupt. Kapha: Heavyset body, calm, steady mind, easygoing manner. These people strike others as relaxed. Under pressure they balk and grow silent.