Find Your Ayurvedic Body Type with Our Free Dosha Quiz
Take LifeSpa’s Ayurvedic Body Type Quiz to discover your unique combination of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. This dosha quiz helps you understand how your current body type influences your digestion, energy, emotions, and more—so you can make the best choices to support your well-being.
Find Your Ayurvedic Body Type
DOSHA QUIZ
Your body has its own natural rhythm and intelligence.
This quiz, designed by Dr. John Douillard, helps you understand your current Ayurvedic Mind-Body Types and offers a personalized report to support your optimal health.
Why Your Ayurvedic Body Type Matters
Ayurveda teaches that your body type—or doshic constitution—guides how you digest, feel, think, and move through life. It reflects the elemental forces within you.
Knowing your dominant dosha reveals patterns in your health and behavior, helping you make better decisions about your food, lifestyle, and emotional well-being.
You’re not one-dimensional. You’re a dynamic blend of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—constantly shifting with seasons, stress, and age. This quiz helps you understand where you are now and how to bring yourself back to balance.
How the Ayurvedic Body Type Quiz Works
- This quiz reveals your current body type (deha prakriti), not your birth type.
- Unlike most quizzes, your results include 5 unique mind-body profiles (mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, fitness)—each with its own dosha type.
- Reflect on the past few months — choose responses that best describe your recent experiences.
- Select 2–3 answers per question if multiple apply. Leave it blank if none do.
- Retake every 6 months to track shifts toward balance.
- Use your results to guide daily choices in diet, exercise, and lifestyle.
What Makes This Report Different?
Most Ayurvedic quizzes give you just one overall dosha—but you are far more complex than that.
Our quiz reveals your dosha type across 5 unique Mind-Body profiles:
- Mental Type
- Emotional Type
- Behavioral Type
- Physical Type
- Fitness Type
Each profile may express a different dosha. For example, you might have a Mental Type of Pitta, Emotional Type of Vata, and Physical Type of Kapha. This layered approach paints a fuller picture of your Ayurvedic makeup—helping you understand not just your primary type, but how each aspect of your life is influenced by Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
About the Doshas in Ayurveda
- Vata: Dry, cold, light, and mobile. Associated with creativity and quick thinking, but imbalances can cause anxiety, dryness, and fatigue.
- Pitta: Hot, sharp, and intense. Governs digestion and ambition. Imbalances may result in irritability, inflammation, or burnout.
- Kapha: Heavy, grounded, and steady. Supports structure and immunity. Excess can lead to lethargy, congestion, and weight gain.
Common Signs of Imbalance (and What to Do)
| Dosha | When Out of Balance | Bring Back into Balance |
|---|---|---|
| Vata | Worry, fatigue, gas, bloating, dry skin, cold hands and feet | Vata Diet, grounding practices, warm foods, routine |
| Pitta | Irritability, inflammation, acid reflux, excessive hunger or thirst | Pitta Diet, cooling foods, meditation, time in nature |
| Kapha | Lethargy, congestion, weight gain, depression | Kapha Diet, movement, stimulation, lighter meals |
Ayurvedic Body Type Quiz
Created by Dr. John Douillard, this dosha quiz reveals your Ayurvedic Body Type and provides a custom-built wellness report for you.
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Resources to Support Your Dosha
- Ayurvedic Guide to Your Child’s Body Type – Learn how your child’s dosha affects behavior, digestion, and immunity, and how to support them naturally.
- Winter: Vata-Pacifying Diet – A complete grocery list and recipe guide to ground and warm Vata during cold seasons.
- Spring: Kapha-Pacifying Diet – A complete grocery list and recipe guide to energize Kapha during the spring seasons.
- Summer: Pitta-Pacifying Diet – A complete grocery list and recipe guide to cool Pitta during those hot, fiery months.
Ayurvedic Body Type Quiz FAQs
What is an Ayurvedic body type?
Your Ayurvedic body type—or dosha—is a unique blend of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha energies. It reflects how your body and mind function and respond to the environment.
What does the dosha quiz tell me?
This quiz identifies your current body type, which can shift due to diet, stress, lifestyle, and season. Your results provide tailored recommendations to restore balance.
How often should I take the quiz?
We recommend retaking the quiz every 6 months or whenever you notice major changes in your health, stress levels, or lifestyle.
Can I be more than one dosha?
Yes. Most people are a combination of two or even all three doshas. Our Ayurvedic body type quiz and personalized report help you understand your unique blend and how to support it.
Is this quiz based on traditional Ayurveda?
Yes. The quiz and report are designed by Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, blending traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern health insights.
Vata, Pitta, Kapha Traits Across the 5 Mind-Body Profiles (“Spoilers”)
Below is an optional educational overview of the three Ayurvedic mind-body types— Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—organized by the five core profiles used in the quiz: Mental, Behavioral, Emotional, Physical, and Fitness. These “spoilers” describe the key characteristics of each dosha in a clear, easy-to-read format. Expand any section to explore the traditional qualities of each type.
Mental Profile (Vata • Pitta • Kapha)
Vata – Mental Tendencies
- Their mind moves quickly between ideas.
- They remember well in the moment but forget without notes.
- Their thoughts shift directions easily.
- They learn quickly but lose interest easily.
- Their dreams are vivid, imaginative, or fast-paced.
- Their sleep is light or easily interrupted.
- Their speech is quick, spontaneous, or animated.
Pitta – Mental Tendencies
- Their thinking is sharp, focused, and analytical.
- They have a strong memory for details and plans.
- Their thoughts are consistent and organized.
- They learn efficiently and enjoy mastering concepts.
- Their dreams are adventurous, intense, or goal-oriented.
- Their sleep is sound and consistent.
- Their speech is clear, direct, and purposeful.
Kapha – Mental Tendencies
- Their mind feels calm, steady, and grounded.
- They retain information well over the long term.
- Their thoughts move at a steady, comfortable pace.
- They learn best with repetition and consistency.
- Their dreams are calm, emotional, or relational.
- Their sleep is deep and restorative.
- Their speech is slow, warm, or gentle.
Behavioral Profile (Vata • Pitta • Kapha)
Vata – Behavioral Tendencies
- Their hunger is irregular and unpredictable.
- They feel best with warm food and drinks.
- They get distracted easily when pursuing long-term goals.
- They enjoy variety and shift interests quickly.
- Their sex drive varies with stress, sleep, and routine.
- They’re averse to cold, dry weather.
- They react quickly — excitement and enthusiasm arise fast.
- They spend money spontaneously or on inspiration.
- They make friends easily, but their social circles shift with life phases.
Pitta – Behavioral Tendencies
- When hungry, they feel it strongly and need to eat soon.
- They prefer cooler foods or drinks.
- They’re focused and goal-driven on important work.
- They bring intensity to relationships and commitments.
- They have a steady or strong sex drive.
- They’re averse to hot, humid weather.
- They react intensely and get fired up under pressure.
- They spend purposefully but splurge on things they value.
- They have a small circle of close friends who share their interests.
Kapha – Behavioral Tendencies
- Their hunger appears slowly, and they can delay meals comfortably.
- They prefer warm, lightly spiced, or dry foods.
- They move steadily and methodically toward goals.
- They prefer deep, long-lasting relationships.
- Their sex drive is consistent but goes through low periods.
- They’re averse to cool, damp conditions.
- They warm up slowly but feel things deeply once engaged.
- They’re consistent with saving, budgeting, or long-term planning.
- They maintain friendships and connections over many years.
Emotional Profile (Vata • Pitta • Kapha)
Vata – Emotional Tendencies
- They shift quickly in response to stress or environment.
- They feel stress as worry, nervousness, or overthinking.
- They’re highly aware of their feelings and emotional landscape.
- When challenged, they retreat or withdraw to regain their bearings.
- They become more attentive or seek reassurance during stress.
- They express affection through verbal expression or heartfelt conversation.
- When hurt, they become tearful, sensitive, or emotionally tender.
- They’re more prone to anxiety or heightened sensitivity.
- Their confidence fluctuates with their moods.
Pitta – Emotional Tendencies
- They stay steady but become intense when triggered.
- They feel stress as frustration, urgency, or irritability.
- They’re more attuned to thoughts and goals than emotions.
- When challenged, they become more assertive or direct.
- They bring passion and intensity to closeness and commitment.
- They express affection through gift-giving, acts of service, or purposeful gestures.
- When hurt, they become argumentative, protective, or strongly expressive.
- They respond with determination or a desire to stay in control.
- They project confidence outwardly.
Kapha – Emotional Tendencies
- They remain steady, grounded, and consistent.
- They feel stress as heaviness, withdrawal, or emotional fatigue.
- They’re often more attuned to others’ feelings than their own.
- When challenged, they seek harmony or avoid conflict.
- They value security, loyalty, and deep emotional connection.
- They express affection through touch, shared presence, or quality time.
- When hurt, they turn inward, become quiet, or need time to process.
- They’re more prone to emotional heaviness or melancholy.
- They carry a quiet, steady inner confidence.
Physical Profile (Vata • Pitta • Kapha)
Vata – Physical Tendencies
- Their hair is finer, drier, or prone to frizz.
- Their hands and feet feel cold, and their skin feels dry or rough.
- Their skin looks cool-toned, uneven, or dull.
- Their veins or tendons are visible even when relaxed.
- Their eyes look lively, curious, or quick.
- Their eye whites get a little dry or dull, especially when tired.
- Their teeth are smaller, uneven, or slightly spaced.
- Their body stays lean and gains weight slowly.
- Their elimination is dry, hard, or infrequent.
Pitta – Physical Tendencies
- Their hair is soft or straight and tends to thin or gray early.
- Their skin feels warm and can be sensitive or reactive to heat.
- Their skin has a warm or flushed undertone.
- Their veins or tendons show with heat, movement, or exertion.
- Their eyes look sharp, focused, or intense.
- Their eye whites get pink or bloodshot when they’re stressed or overheated.
- Their teeth are even in overall shape and spacing.
- Their weight is stable. They gain or lose weight with equal effort.
- Their elimination is regular and occasionally loose.
Kapha – Physical Tendencies
- Their hair is thick, smooth, or strong.
- Their skin feels cool and soft with a smooth, moisturized texture.
- Their skin tone looks even, smooth, or steady.
- Their veins or tendons aren’t noticeable due to fuller tissue.
- Their eyes look soft, calm, or gentle.
- Their eye whites are clear, bright, and moist, even when tired.
- Their teeth are strong, broad, or well-anchored.
- Their body has a fuller build and holds weight easily.
- Their elimination is slower, heavier, or sluggish.
Fitness Profile (Vata • Pitta • Kapha)
Vata – Fitness Tendencies
- They have energy in short bursts but tire quickly with sustained effort.
- Their strength feels lighter, and they tire sooner with sustained effort.
- They build muscle slowly. Gaining strength takes significant time and effort.
- They run quickly without trying.
- Competitive pressure feels stressful or overwhelming.
- Their walking pace is fast or light.
- Their body frame is lighter or more compact.
- They have a naturally quick reaction time.
- Their movement style feels light, quick, or changeable.
Pitta – Fitness Tendencies
- They sustain moderate to strong effort when focused on a goal.
- Their strength feels steady and reliable, and they handle tasks easily.
- They respond predictably to strength training, developing tone with consistent effort.
- Their running pace is steady and efficient.
- They’re motivated by competition or challenges.
- Their walking pace is steady and purposeful.
- Their body frame has a more defined or angular structure.
- They have a steady and reliable reaction time.
- Their movement style feels purposeful, precise, or efficient.
Kapha – Fitness Tendencies
- Once warmed up, they keep going at a steady pace without tiring.
- Their strength feels solid and they generate steady power without strain.
- They build strength and size easily. Muscle develops with moderate training.
- Their running pace is slower but steady.
- They remain calm and steady under competitive pressure.
- Their walking pace is slow and consistent.
- Their body frame is broader or more substantial.
- They have a slower and more deliberate reaction time.
- Their movement style feels steady, grounded, or unhurried.
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