This fun, easy Ayurveda body types dosha quiz test will blow your mind.
Welcome to my Ayurveda body types dosha quiz test. It was life-changing for me to learn what Vata, Pitta, and Kapha body type meant. Before we begin let’s lay some groundwork, shall we?
Your unique constitution, your dosha imbalance, is determined by the basic element that is dominant in your body. What does that mean? It means once you figure out your Ayurvedic body type, you will understand what causes an imbalance in your body.
You will be able to make great diet and lifestyle choices that will leave you feeling vibrant, rested, and well cared for. This feeling of ease and balance is bound to have long-lasting healing benefits for your mind, body, and soul.
(Hey Kaphas, If you already know your body type, then staawp and read my blog “Kapha Body Type, Health, Diet and Imbalance” here.
Vata Body Types head here for your dosha, imbalance, and diet guidelines.
Pittas, this blog is all about you, your unique challenges and solutions!)
Back to the Ayurveda body types dosha quiz. Let’ take a look at this picture, do you see the elements of fire, water, earth, etc?
(Here is the Ayurveda Body Type Dosha Quiz in PDF form for those who want to take this test in a printout form. This is taken from an online course I offer)
Ayurveda divides all living beings, not just humans, into three distinct body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha body type based on their unique constitution.
Imagine the 5 inert elements coming together and transforming into 3 dynamic energies called doshas.
The three doshas are Vata energy, Pitta energy, and Kapha energy.
As a result, everybody also has all three basic energies of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. This is fundamental to all.
Are you wondering which body type you are? You will know more about your unique body type in a minute. This simple, quick, easy, and fun quiz will help you identify your special body type.
Go with your first guess, you can’t go wrong! (tip: read to the end to get to the juicy parts)
The 5 elements come together to make up all matter, living and nonliving.
Was that fun or what? Congratulations! You have moved one step closer to greater health.
Each biological dosha energy, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, has a vital role to play in our health and well being.
Vata is the intelligence behind all movement in the body.
Pitta is the intelligence that governs metabolism, transmutation, and the acid-alkali balance.
Kapha energy helps to build up bulk in the body.
However “Vatas dosha body types” or the people whose Vata energy tends to go out of balance, are Air and Space element dominant. This leads to a much higher circulation than other body types.
“Pitta dosha body types” are Fire and Water dominant, their Pitta or digestive/combustive functions are higher.
“Kapha dosha body type” is Earth and Water dominant, their building up function is higher than circulation and digestion. Let’s see how all this comes together.
There are a total of ten body types, you already know the main three are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
And there are also an additional seven sub-body types based on combination types like Vata-Pitta, Pitta-Vata, Pitta-Kapha, Kapha-Pitta, Vata-Kapha, and Kapha-Vata, plus Vata-Pitta-Kapha, a body type where all three doshas tend to go out of balance in equal proportions.
This Ayurveda quiz might also reveal that you are a combination of more than one doshas, or imbalances, like a Vata-Pitta or a Pitta-Kapha. Double trouble!
You may recognize some of your friends and family here.
Ayurveda Body Type Dosha Quiz Result: VATA BODY TYPE
Thin long bones and angular joints of a beautiful Vata body.
If you mostly picked qualities in option 1 to describe yourself, you are a Vata body type.
This simply means by nature Vata types have highly functioning circulatory systems within their bodies.
Because of this Vatas are prone to losing moisture from their skin, have erratic hunger, and stay lean and skinny no matter what they eat.
When a Vata displays a negative state of mind, their skin feels dry, mind spirals into anxiety and they develop signs of digestive disturbance like gas, bloating and constipation.
Vata people tend to be skinny minnies; when the weather turns cold, they have cold hands and itchy toes, dry skin and they are more likely to suffer from anxiety, restlessness, arthritis, and constipation.
Think of a peeled fruit sitting on a countertop, how would you protect it? You do the same for your beautiful Vata body to balance.
Read more about your Vata body type and sub-body type here. Get to know about diet, imbalance, and how to manage your Vata body.
Ayurveda Body Type Dosha Quiz Result: PITTA BODY TYPE
Pitta body, athletic and proportionate.
If you mostly picked qualities in column 2 to describe yourself in this Ayurveda test for the body type, you are a Pitta.
This means metabolic processes in your body are prone to go on an overdrive. Because of this Pittas have immense appetites, are aggressive, driven, and intense.
Pitta people run “hot,” have medium athletic bodies, and have warm soft skin; they have strong appetites, are controlling, sharp intellects, and have quick to react rather than respond with patience.
When the Pitta is in a negative state of mind, their circulation and absorption of nutrients and waste materials are suppressed. they develop diarrhea, rashes, ulcers, and inflammatory conditions.
Think of a loaf of bread in an oven with faulty temperature control. You would be careful around the Sun and spices if you are a Pitta.
Read more about your Pitta body type and sub-body type here. Get to know about diet, imbalance, and how to manage your Pitta body.
Ayurveda Body Type Dosha Quiz Result: KAPHA BODY TYPE
A curvaceous Kapha body.
If you mostly picked qualities in option 3 to describe yourself, you are a Kapha body type.
This simply means by nature Kapha types have highly functioning stabilizing systems within their bodies.
Because of this Kaphas gain weight no matter how little they eat.
When Kapha displays a negative state of mind, they curl up in bed, they like to stay at home and they frequently catch coughs, colds, sinus infections.
Kapha people tend to be loving, loyal sweethearts; when the weather turns cold, they have cold hands and clammy skin and they are more likely to suffer from lethargy, sadness, diabetes, cholesterol, etc.
Think of a sponge soaking wet with water.
Read more about your Kapha body type and sub-body type here. Get to know about diet, imbalance, and how to manage your Pitta body.
In conclusion
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