Which dosha type are you?
Take our Maharishi Ayurveda dosha test to get a rough idea of your personal dosha composition.
Here's how:
Answer all questions in the three test sections. The number '0' means 'No, not right at all' whereas a '6' means 'Yes, absolutely right'. When answering the questions, think about your overall condition over the last six months and not just the past week. You should mark the number that best reflects how strongly you agree with each statement. The numbers you select will be automatically added together for each test section and, at the end, you will first be shown which dosha appears to be dominant for you (the highest number of points).
Very few people are "pure" constitutional types, which are characterized only by Vata, Pitta or Kapha. Most are 'mixed types' made up of two doshas, sometimes even three, so don't worry if your result shows you have Vata, Pitta as well as Kapha characteristics. You should also read the information on your less pronounced doshas, which is also available from the results page.
A Maharishi Ayurveda doctor or an alternative practitioner will be able to give you an exact breakdown of your Ayurvedic basic constitution and your state of health. They will also be able to give you tailored, personal recommendations for preventing or treating any ailments.
Dosha-Test
Which Ayurveda type are you? Free Dosha Test (5 minutes)
Every human being carries these three doshas within him – in a balanced and individual combination. This basic balance is called Prakriti. It is already present at birth and remains unchanged throughout life. It is the inner nature, the balance that everyone strives for and in which one feels healthy and happy.
I am lively and enthusiastic.
I am talkative.
I am easily excited.
I am slightly anxious and apprehensive.
I find it difficult to take decisions.
I act quickly.
I find cold water unpleasant.
I walk quickly.
I am quick to take on something new.
I have difficulty learning something by heart and remembering it.
I have trouble falling asleep and often wake during the night.
I often have dry skin and cold hands and feet.
I am prone to flatulence or constipation.
I have a slim figure and have difficulty gaining weight.
I have a sharp mind.
I tend to be a perfectionist.
I work accurately and methodically.
I like to follow my own beliefs and am headstrong.
I am slightly impatient.
I become irritable quite quickly and get annoyed.
I flare up easily but can calm myself down quickly.
My hair has the following features: thin, silky, blonde, reddish, premature greying or hair loss.
My digestion is good and I can tolerate all foods.
I can eat more than most people of my size.
I feel unwell or irritable if I eat late or miss a meal.
My bowel movements are very regular and I rarely have constipation.
I feel unwell in hot weather.
I love cold dishes and chilled drinks.
Other people think I have a pleasant character.
It takes a long time until I become annoyed or irritated.
I work calmly and do not hurry.
My gait is slow, steady and assured.
I have an excellent long-term memory.
Cool, damp weather and fog appeal to me the least.
My skin is soft and smooth.
I am a happy person who is not easily unnerved.
I sleep deeply and soundly.
I feel unwell during the day if I have less than eight hours' sleep.
I am prone to a build-up of mucous in the airways and to feeling bloated.
I tend to be chubby. I gain weight very easily.
I find it easy to miss a meal if I am very busy.
My build is rather strong and solid.
VATA
Vata is responsible for all movements, breathing, mass transfer and all excretions. It controls your heartbeat and nerve impulses. Those with a dominant Vata have a light bone structure and a low weight. They find it difficult to gain weight, have an irregular appetite, are sensitive to noise and have acute reactions to sounds. As those with a dominant Vata become cold very easily, they feel comfortable in the heat and like to eat and drink hot dishes and drinks. They are flexible, enthusiastic, imaginative and talkative. If their Vata becomes unbalanced, this often results in nervousness, anxiousness, worry and trouble sleeping. Dry skin, constipation and cold hands and feet can also indicate a disturbed Vata.
The Vata dosha can be easily unbalanced, even for those whose Vata ratio is low.
PITTA
Pitta controls all metabolic processes. It is responsible for digestion, absorbing food in the intestines and regulating body heat, visual acuity and intellect. People with a dominant Pitta have an average figure, eat a lot, can normally tolerate all foods and move their bowels two or three times per day. They become easily irritated if their meal times are disrupted. They are of average build. Those with a dominant Pitta are good talkers, are good at structuring things, are neat and inventive as well as ambitious and decisive. If their Pitta becomes unbalanced, they are prone to wanting perfection, fits of rage, bad temperedness as well as skin rashes and inflammation.
KAPHA
Kapha holds the various bodily structures together; it facilitates mass, resilience and fertility. People with a dominant Kapha are well-built with defined musculature and a tendency to become overweight. They have a good immune system and rarely become ill. Those with a dominant Kapha are persistent; manual work and movements are good for them. Their traits are patience, strength of mind and gentleness. If their Kapha becomes unbalanced, they will be prone to becoming overweight, dull or depressed as well as feeling nauseous or bloated and catching cold.