Vata, Pitta and Kapha – Which mind-body type is yours?
The three Doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—are derived from the five elements. Also known as mind-body types, the doshas express unique blends of physical, emotional, and mental characteristics. In Ayurveda, health is defined as the dynamic state of balance between mind, body, and environment. You can achieve and maintain a vibrant and joyful state of health by identifying your mind-body type and creating a lifestyle that supports your unique nature.
Circle the description that matches you the most, make the sum and discover which type of Dosha you are… Once you know which one you are, read our Nutrition Advices Sheet corresponding to your Dosha.
| Body size | Thin build | Medium build | Large build |
| Body weight | Low | Medium | Heavy side |
| Weight change | Trouble gaining | Can gain but lose quickly | Gains weight easily, hard to lose |
| Skin type | Thin, dry | Smooth, combination skin | Thick, oily, |
| Skin texture | Cold, roughness, light color | Warm, reddish, freckles | Cool, pale |
| Hair | Dry, brittle, scarce, gets knotted | Straight, oily, prone to hair loss | Thick, curly, oily, wavy, luxuriant |
| Hair color | Brown, black | Blond, gray, red, | Dark black, dark brown |
| Teeth | Big, roomy, stick out, thin gums | Medium size, soft, tender gums | Healthy, white, strong gums |
| Nose | Uneven shape, deviated septum | Long, pointed, red nose tip | Short, rounded, button nose |
| Eyes | Small, sunken, dry, active, freq.blinking | Sharp, sensitive to light | Big, calm, |
| Eye color | Black, brown | bright gray, green, yellow / red, | Blue |
| Nails | Dry, rough, easily broken | Sharp, flexible, long, reddish tint | Thick, smooth, shiny surface |
| Lip | Dry, cracked | Often inflamed | Smooth, large |
| Lip color | Black or brown tint | Red or yellowish | Pale |
| Chin | Thin and angular | Tapered | Rounded, big |
| Cheeks | Sunken, lines or wrinkles | Flat and smooth | Big or round |
| Neck | Long, thin | Medium | Wide |
| Chest | Small, flat | Moderate | Broad chested |
| Belly | Small, flat | Moderate | large, defined |
| Bellybutton | Small, irregular | Oval, superficial | Big, deep, round |
| Hips | Small or thin | Moderate | Big |
| Joints | Cracking noise | Moderate | Large, lubricated |
| Appetite | Irregular in frequency and magnitude | Strong, cannot skip meals | Steady, regular, skips meals |
| Taste preference | Sweet, sour, salty | Sweet, bitter, astringent | Bitter, pungent, astringent |
| Thirst | Variable | Need water regularly | Sparse need for water |
| Digestion | Irregular | Quick | Slow |
| When there is indigestion | Tendency to constipation, forms gas | Causes burning, heart burn, reflux | Forms mucous |
| Elimination | Dry | Loose | Thick, sluggish |
| Physical activity | Always active | Moderate | Slow, measured |
| Mental activity | Always active | Moderate | Calm |
| Personality | Vivacious, talkative, social, outgoing | Likes to be in control, intense, ambitious | Reserved, laid back, concerned |
| Emotional response when stressed | Anxiety, fear | Anger, jealousy | Greedy, possessive, withdrawn |
| Faith or beliefs | Variable | Dedicated/strong | Consistent |
| Intellectual response | Quick, not detailed | Accurate, timely | Paced but exact |
| Memory | Good short term, quick to forget | Medium but accurate | Slow to remember but then sustained |
| Career, life preference | Creative arts, designing | Science or engineering | Management, human relations, care giving |
| Environment | Easily feels cold | Intolerant of heat | Uncomfortable in humidity |
| Sleep | Short, broken up | moderate and sound | Deep and long |
| Dreams | Multiple and quick, fearful | Fiery, often about conflicts | Slow, romantic |
| Speech | Rapid, hither thither | precise, articulate | Slow, monotonous |
| Financial | Buy on impulse | Spends money on luxuries | Good at Saving money |
| TOTAL | VATA | PITTA | KAPHA |
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