Find out your Ayurvedic body type by looking for these characteristics in you. By knowing your prakruti either Vata Pitta Kapha, you will gain a deeper understanding into what kind of lifestyle, diet, work etc. you are most suited for.
BODY TYPE QUIZ
The Vata Type
I am generally a very active person, and my body movements are quick.
My memory retention is quite poor.
I am very quick to learn new things.
I am naturally enthusiastic, vibrant and vivacious.
I am very tall (or very short), very thin and I have difficulty putting on weight.
My joints protrude, and the tendons and veins in my hands and forearms are clearly visible.
My hair is generally dry, wiry, thin and dull.
I tend to be indecisive and hesitant when it comes to making choices.
I get constipated easily and cannot tolerate gas-forming foods such as beans.
I worry a lot, even when there is no reason.
Under stress, I am nervous, agitated, restless or paranoid.
I tend to have cold hands and cold feet, even in the summertime.
I love hot weather and sunbathing.
My skin is generally dry, dark, cold, leathery and rough.
My eyes are narrow, small and dull and tend to be dry and itchy.
My sleep is often disturbed and interrupted, and I have difficulty falling asleep.
I speak quickly, and others may call me talkative.
If left on my own, I tend to skip meals and to sleep at irregular times.
Being in the midst of nature makes me calm, happy and relaxed.
I make a good counselor or teacher.
Vata score_____
The Pitta Type
I am generally a very efficient, precise and organized person.
I tend to perspire profusely and, sometimes, have a strong, unpleasant body odor.
I prefer cool foods and beverages; heat irritates me.
I may retain water and have a puffy face or swollen eyes.
I am quick to lose my temper and can be irritable, cynical and sharp.
I can get angry very easily but calm down again quickly.
I have a strong appetite, and I often eat more than I need.
I feel uncomfortable when I skip a meal or if it is delayed.
I have very regular bowel movements, and it is more likely for me to have loose stools than to be
constipated.
Impatience is one of my greatest weaknesses.
My body is medium built, athletically toned and of medium height.
My skin is yellowish/reddish, and is prone to freckles, moles, rashes, pimples and sunburn.
I generally cannot tolerate foods that are hot and spicy, but under stress I crave them, as well as other
intoxicating foods and beverages.
I am susceptible to early graying and baldness; my hair is thin, fine and straight, and is red, blond or
sandy colored.
My eyes are almond shaped, green, light brown or hazel. My sclera (white of the eye) are sometimes
yellow and/or bloodshot.
I am very competitive, success-oriented and somewhat forceful.
I sleep for about six to eight hours, and my dreams can be violent.
Under stress, I tend toward ulcers, insomnia, diarrhea and weight loss.
I tend to be critical of others and myself.
I believe myself to be endowed with intelligence, charisma, reliability and even brilliance. I feel very
comfortable in the role of leadership, and I think I am quite good at it.
Pitta score_____
The Kapha Type
My body build is large, compact and wide. My thighs, arms, buttocks, chest and hips are big.
I prefer doing things slowly and methodically.
Although I have a soft, gentle and mellifluous voice, it is often congested with mucus.
Friends refer to me as calm, placid, easygoing or even ‘laid-back’.
My sleep is deep, uninterrupted and profound, and I need to sleep eight to twelve hours to feel
comfortable throughout the next day.
My skin is thick, oily, soft, smooth, clear, gleaming, cool; it has a somewhat pale complexion.
I feel better when I skip a meal occasionally.
I love hot weather and sunny days. Cold, damp weather bothers me.
My eyes are round, large and clear with thick eyelashes. Friends say they are sensual pools of black
or blue.
I walk slowly, with a measured gait.
I am a sweet-natured, affectionate and forgiving person.
My hair is abundant, thick, blond or black and curly.
I am physically strong, have good stamina, long endurance and a steady level of energy.
When I am under stress, I tend to overeat, oversleep, feel groggy upon awakening and am slow to
get going in the morning.
My digestion and metabolism seem to be slow, and I tend to feel heavy after eating.
I have a tendency toward mucus aggravation, phlegm, chronic congestion, asthma and sinus
problems.
I do not learn as quickly and as easily as some people, but whatever I have learned and understood is
retained in my memory for a long time.
When I feel unhappy or stressed, I become narrow-minded, stubborn, neglectful, possessive or
attached.
I hold on to many things, including money, relationships and body weight.
Kapha score ____
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