Ayurveda body type test

Remember that according to Ayurveda, our bodies are a mixture of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. However, you’ll find that you scored more highly on one of these doshas than the other two. It is this dosha that you should pay attention to.

1. If you scored highly on Vata:

The energy of your body resembles air/ether.

Physically, you most likely have:

Dry or rough skin
A slender build that doesn’t gain a lot of weight easily
Thin or brittle hair
Brown or black colored natural hair
Cracking joints
Irregular digestion
Small/sunken eyes that are black or brown color
Nails that break easily
A tendency to suffer from headaches, fatigue and insomnia
A tendency to prefer warm/humid climates

Personality-wise you are naturally creative and would make an excellent artist, writer, dancer or musician. You are also skilled at talking and would likely excel in human relations. You tend to worry a lot and are prone to anxiety.

Common ailments that you might suffer from include poor circulation, constipation, anxiety, palpitations, bloating and gas, varicose veins, inability to sleep, dry skin and asthma.

You should include in your diet:

Tea (ginger, lemon, fennel)
Mild spices (cloves, mustard, cinnamon, cumin, coriander)
Ripe fruit
Rice and wheat
Boiled/steamed vegetables
Soups, casseroles and dahls

2. If you scored highly on Pitta:

The energy of your body resembles fire and water.

A medium/muscular build
Smooth skin
Acne and inflammatory skin conditions (like eczema)
Excessive body heat
A tendency to gain and lose weight quickly
Combination skin (dry and oily)
Straight hair that is oily and/or prone to hair loss
Quick digestion
Gray or green colored eyes
Sharp, flexible nails
Profuse sweating
A tendency to prefer cold climates

Personality-wise you are intense, precise, ambitious and competitive. You are hard-working and like to be in positions of power, and would therefore suit self-employment, the position of CEO/boss, or a job in the sciences, medicine or engineering.

Common ailments that you might suffer from include heartburn, gastritis, skin conditions, nausea, irritability, fevers, headaches and ulcers.

Mild, cool spices (mint, cloves, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cumin)
Rice, wheat, barley and oats
Sweet fruits (banana, berries, citrus)
Boiled, steamed and raw vegetables
Tea (peppermint, spearmint, liquorice, chamomile)

Try to avoid excessive oily, salty, fried and hot foods, and reduce your alcohol intake.

3. If you scored highly on Kapha:

The energy of your body resembles earth and water.

A large build
Oily skin
Thick, curly or wavy hair
Dark natural hair
Slow digestion
A round face and big eyes
Strong immune system
A tendency to gain weight quickly and lose it with difficulty
Blue eyes
Thick nails
A tendency to prefer warm and dry climates

Personality-wise you are easy-going, stable, methodical, nurturing and caring. You tend to be loving but also needy and sometimes possessive. As such, you’d make a great teacher, nurse, healer or caregiver.

Common ailments that you might suffer from include obesity, sinus problems, water retention, food allergies, poor digestion, colds, depression and congestion.