Dosha Types & You
According to Ayurveda, nature’s elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—are present within your mind and body, too. These mind-body elements (or doshas) are: Vata (air/ether), Pitta (fire/water), and Kapha (earth/water). The three doshas influence everything from your body type to your digestion, disposition, sleep, and so much more. Knowing your dosha makes it easy to find the best foods, exercise, and lifestyle practices to support your unique needs.
Take the Dosha QuizVata
Thin build
Doesn’t gain weight easily
Quick to learn, quick to forget
Enthusiastic and vivacious
Becomes cold easily
In Balance:
Creative and dynamic
Clear and alert mind
Balanced digestion & elimination
Falls asleep easily at bedtime
Good circulation & even body temperature
Out of Balance:
Tired and/or fatigued
Lack of focus or forgetful
Spaced out or scattered
Occasional constipation, gas, wind
Difficulty falling asleep
Poor circulation - cold hands and feet
Occasional feelings of anxiousness or worry
Pitta
Medium build
Balanced weight
Sharp intellect
Goal oriented
Becomes hot easily
In Balance:
Driven, methodical worker
Inner peace & happiness
Strong digestion
Sleeps through the night
Radiant, glowing skin
Out of Balance:
Controlling, fiery personality
Workaholic tendencies
Loose bowel movements
Overheated, excess stomach acid
Interrupted sleep
Occasional skin rashes & acne
Kapha
Larger build
Tendency for weight gain
Longer to learn, doesn’t forget easily
Calm and grounded
Becomes cool easily
In Balance:
Strong and steady
Stable temperament
Regular elimination
Sound sleep
Healthy robust physiology
Out of Balance:
Lethargy
Occasional feelings of sadness
Sluggish digestion
Difficulty waking up
Prone to sinus & respiratory issues
Food cravings
In Balance:
Creative and dynamic
Clear and alert mind
Balanced digestion & elimination
Falls asleep easily at bedtime
Good circulation & even body temperature
Out of Balance:
Tired and/or fatigued
Lack of focus or forgetful
Spaced out or scattered
Occasional constipation, gas, wind
Difficulty falling asleep
Poor circulation - cold hands and feet
Occasional feelings of anxiousness or worry
In Balance:
Driven, methodical worker
Inner peace & happiness
Strong digestion
Sleeps through the night
Radiant, glowing skin
Out of Balance:
Controlling, fiery personality
Workaholic tendencies
Loose bowel movements
Overheated, excess stomach acid
Interrupted sleep
Occasional skin rashes & acne
In Balance:
Strong and steady
Stable temperament
Regular elimination
Sound sleep
Healthy robust physiology
Out of Balance:
Lethargy
Occasional feelings of sadness
Sluggish digestion
Difficulty waking up
Prone to sinus & respiratory issues
Food cravings
