Doshas – Body Types
Which Dosha Constitution are you?
Try this quick Dosha Quiz to find your body type.
Read about behaviours, foods, lifestyle choices for your Dosha in our book Rejuvency BodyHealth
Your Body Type
| Ayurvedic Body Types | |||
| Vata | Pitta | Kapha | |
| Physical characteristics |
Thin. Prominent features. Cool, dry skin. Constipation. Cramps. |
Average build. Fair, thin hair. Warm, moist skin. Ulcers, heartburn, and hemor- rhoids. Acne. |
Large build. Wavy, thick hair. Pale, cool, oily skin. Obesity, aller- gies, and sinus problems. High cholesterol. |
| Emotional characteristics |
Moody. Vivacious. Imaginative. Enthusiastic. Intuitive. |
Intense. Quick tem- pered. Intelligent. Loving. Articulate. |
Relaxed. Not easily angered. Affectionate. Tolerant. Compassionate. |
| Behavioral characteristics |
Unscheduled sleep and meal times. Nervous dis- orders. Anxiety. |
Orderly. Structured sleep and meal times. Perfectionist. |
Slow, graceful. Long sleeper and slow eater. Procrastination. |
Different types of people need different diets to maximise health for each person. Ayurvedic philosophy believes that each person has the ability to heal themselves, inspire to be bring more of themselves in life. Ayurveda nutrition promotes balanced eating and drinking to promote good health.
