What is Your Ayurvedic Dosha?
Answer the following questions by choosing the option that best describes you most of the time. Tally your answers at the end to discover your dominant dosha.
1. What best describes your body frame?
A. Thin, light, tends to lose weight easily
B. Medium build, athletic, gains and loses weight easily
C. Solid, broad, tends to gain weight easily
2. How would you describe your digestion?
A. Irregular appetite, prone to bloating or gas
B. Strong appetite, gets irritable if meals are missed
C. Slow but steady appetite, can skip meals without issue
3. What is your skin like?
A. Dry, rough, or cool to the touch
B. Warm, sensitive, may flush or break out
C. Smooth, pale, moist or oily
4. What is your energy like throughout the day?
A. Bursts of energy, then crashes
B. Consistent and driven
C. Steady and enduring, but slow to get started
5. What is your sleep pattern?
A. Light sleeper, wakes easily
B. Moderate sleeper, can wake from intense dreams
C. Deep sleeper, may sleep long hours
6. How do you handle stress?
A. Anxious, overwhelmed, worry-prone
B. Irritable, frustrated, impatient
C. Withdrawn, emotionally heavy, tends to procrastinate
7. How would you describe your mind and communication style?
A. Quick thinker, talkative, creative
B. Sharp, focused, direct
C. Calm, thoughtful, slow to speak but steady
8. What is your reaction to cold or hot weather?
A. Dislikes cold, prefers warmth
B. Dislikes heat, prefers cool environments
C. Tolerant to cold, enjoys warmth and comfort
9. What types of food or tastes do you crave most often?
A. Warm, oily, grounding comfort foods; often sweet or salty
B. Spicy, sour, salty foods with strong or intense flavours
C. Sweet, creamy, heavy foods like dairy, pastries, or carbs
👉 Your food cravings can reveal underlying imbalances. In Ayurveda, we often crave the very tastes that worsen our dominant dosha. Understanding your taste preferences helps highlight what your body may be overusing or needing to balance.
Tally Your Answers
Count how many A’s, B’s, and C’s you selected:
- Mostly A’s → You are primarily Vata
- Mostly B’s → You are primarily Pitta
- Mostly C’s → You are primarily Kapha
If you scored similarly in two categories, you may be a dual-dosha type (e.g., Vata-Pitta or Pitta-Kapha), which is very common.
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