Discover your Dosha

By answering a few simple questions, you will be able to discover your dosha type. This is a vital first step in embarking upon your Ayurvedic journey.


Bodily structure and appearance

VATA PITTA KAPHA
FRAME Tall or short, thin; poorly developed physique Medium; moderately developed physique Stout, stocky, short, big; well-developed physique
WEIGHT Low, hard to hold weight, prominent veins and bones Moderate, good muscles Heavy, tends towards obesity
COMPLEXION Dull, brown, darkish Red, flushed, glowing White, pale
SKIN TEXTURE AND TEMPERATURE Thin, dry, cold, rough, cracked, prominent veins Warm, moist, pink with moles, freckles, acne Thick, white, moist, cold, soft, smooth
HAIR Scanty, coarse, dry, brown, slightly wavy Moderate, fine, soft, early grey or bald Abundant, oily, thick, very wavy, lustrous
HEAD Small, thin, long, unsteady Moderate Large, stocky, steady
FOREHEAD Small, wrinkled Moderate, with folds Large, broad
FACE Thin, small, long, wrinkled, dusky, dull Moderate, ruddy, sharp contours Large, round, fat, white or pale, soft contours
NECK Thin, long Medium Large, thick
EYEBROWS Small, thin, unsteady Moderate, fine Thick, bushy
EYELASHES Small, dry, firm Small, thin, fine Large, thick, oily, firm
EYES Small, dry, thin, brown, dull, unsteady Medium, thin, red (inflamed easily), green, piercing Wide, prominent, thick, oily, white, attractive
NOSE Thin, small, long, dry, crooked Medium Thick, big, firm, oily
LIPS Thin, small, darkish, dry, unsteady Medium, soft, red Thick, large, oily, smooth, firm
TEETH AND GUMS Thin, dry, small, rough, crooked, receding gums Medium, soft, pink, gums bleed easily Large, thick, soft, pink, oily
SHOULDERS Thin, small, flat, hunched Medium Broad, thick, firm, oily
CHEST Thin, small, narrow, poorly developed Medium Broad, large, well or overly developed
ARMS Thin, overly small or long, poorly developed Medium Large, thick, round, well-developed
HANDS Small, thin, dry, cold, rough, fissured, unsteady Medium, warm, pink Large, thick, oily, cool, firm
THIGHS Thin, narrow Medium Well-developed, round, fat
LEGS Thin, excessively long or short, prominent knees Medium Large, stocky
CALVES Small, hard, tight Loose, soft Shapely, firm
FEET Small, thin, long, dry, rough, fissured, unsteady Medium, soft, pink Large, thick, well built
JOINTS Small, thin, dry, unsteady, cracking Medium, soft, loose Large, thick, well built
NAILS Small, thin, dry, rough, fissured, cracked, darkish Medium, soft, pink Large, thick, smooth, white, firm, oily



Waste materials/Metabolism

  VATA PITTA KAPHA
URINE Scanty, difficult, colourless Profuse, yellow, red, burning Moderate, whitish, milky
FAECES Scanty, dry, hard, difficult or painful, gas, constipation Abundant, loose, yellowish, diarrhoea, with burning sensation Moderate, solid, sometimes pale in colour, mucus in stool
SWEAT/BODY ODOUR Scanty, no smell Profuse, hot, strong smell Moderate, cold, pleasant smell
APPETITE Variable, erratic Strong, sharp Constant, low
TASTE PREFERENCES Prefers sweet, sour or salty food, cooked with oil and spiced Prefers sweet, bitter or astringent food, raw, lightly cooked without spices Prefers pungent, bitter or astringent food, cooked with spices but not oil
CIRCULATION Poor, variable, erratic Good, warm Good, warm, slow, steady



General characteristics

  VATA PITTA KAPHA
ACTIVITY Quick, fast, unsteady, erratic, hyperactive Medium, motivated, purposeful, goal seeking Slow, steady
STRENGTH / ENDURANCE Low, poor endurance, starts and stops quickly Medium, intolerant of heat Strong, good endurance but slow in starting
SEXUAL NATURE Variable, erratic, deviant, strong desire but low energy, few children Moderate, passionate, quarrelsome, dominating Low but constant sexual desire, good sexual energy, devoted, many children
SENSITIVITY Fear of cold, wind, sensitive to dryness Fear of heat, dislike of sun, fire Fear of cold, damp, likes wind and sun
RESISTANCE TO DISEASE Poor variable, weak immune system Medium, prone to infection Good, prone to congestive disorders
DISEASE TENDENCY Nervous system diseases, pain, arthritis, mental disorder Fevers, infections, inflammatory diseases Respiratory system diseases, mucus, oedema
REACTION TO MEDICATIONS Quick, low dosage needed, unexpected side effects or nervous reactions Medium, average dosage Slow, high dosage required, effects slow to manifest
PULSE Thready, rapid, superficial, irregular, weak Wiry, bounding, moderate Deep, slow, steady, deep, rolling, slippery



Mental factors and expression

  VATA PITTA KAPHA
VOICE Low, weak, hoarse High pitch, sharp, moderate, good Pleasant, deep, good tone
SPEECH Quick, inconsistent, erratic, talkative Moderate, argumentative, convincing Slow, definite, not talkative
MENTAL NATURE Quick, adaptable, indecisive Intelligent, penetrating, critical Slow, steady, dull
MEMORY Poor, notices things but easily forgets Sharp, clear Slow to take notice but will not forget
FINANCES Earns and spends quickly, erratically Spends on specific goals, causes or projects Holds on to what one earns, particularly property
EMOTIONAL TENDENCIES Fearful, anxious, nervous Angry, irritable, contentious Calm, content, attached, sentimental
NEUROTIC TENDENCIES Hysterical, trembling, anxiety attacks Extreme temper, rage, tantrums Depression, unresponsiveness, sorrow
FAITH Erratic, changeable, rebel Determined, fanatic, leader Constant, loyal, conservative
SLEEP Light, tends towards insomnia Moderate, may wake up but will fall asleep again Heavy, difficulty in waking up
DREAMS Flying, moving, restless, nightmares Colourful, passionate, conflict Romantic, sentimental, watery, few dreams
HABITS Likes speed, travelling, parks, plays, jokes, stories, trivia, artistic activities, dancing Likes competitive sports, debates, politics, hunting, research Likes water, sailing, flowers, cosmetics, business ventures, cooking