According to Ayurveda, each one of us has a distinct mind-body type known as Dosha. Consider a dosha to be your personal blueprint, it describes your distinct personality, preferences, and physical characteristics. Understanding your dosha explains how to maintain balance in order to be happy, healthy, and disease-free.

So, to determine your dominant dosha, answer the following questions by picking the most appropriate answers.


What Is My Dominant Dosha?

Small and narrow

Average, with good muscle tone

Strong and large

Which of these, best describes your physical frame?

Oily and soft with pimples or acne

Thick, oily, cool skin

How do you define your skin?

Dry and curly

Early greying and thinning

Thick and lustrous

What about your hair quality?

Friendly, energetic, welcome new experiences

Courageous, good leader

Forgiving, sweet, patient

Which of these, best describes your personality?

Cool

Warm

Adaptable/comfortable

What is your usual body temperature?

Inconsistent

Strong

Steady with slow digestion

In general, how is your appetite?

Don’t gain weight easily or have trouble keeping it steady

Easily gain or lose weight

Gain weight easily but find it difficult to lose

How has your lifelong tendency with weight been? 

Becomes anxious, blame oneself

Becomes irritable, blame others

Don’t want to deal with it, withdrawn

How do you deal with stress?

Creative, quick, imaginative

Sharp, intellectual, direct, precise

Detail oriented, steady, consistent

What about your intellect?

Light sleeper, awaken easily

Take sound sleep but for short period of time

Enjoy deep and long sleep

How do you define your sleep pattern?

Flexible and spontaneous

Precise and organized

Resistant to change

What pattern of routine you usually follow-on daily basis?

Poor digestion with bloating

Easy digestion

Slow digestion

Out of the given, which best describes your digestion power?

Your fundamental essence could be dominated by the Vata dosha. Vata is the principle of movement and change, therefore you'll typically be active and have a creative mind. You will be vivacious and eager with a lean figure as long as Vata is balanced.

If Vata becomes imbalanced in your mind-body system, it will make your activity feel out of control. Your racing thoughts could make you anxious and sleepless. You might start skipping meals, which could lead to unintentional weight loss and disrupt your digestion. You should calm down, take some time to meditate, avoid skipping meals, and go to bed earlier if you experience these early signs of a vata imbalance. 

Usually one or two doshas predominate, dictating your tendencies in mind and body.


Vata Dosha 

Your basic nature might be predominated by the Pitta dosha, which gives you a tendency to be assertive and determined, with a muscular body and a perceptive mind. Your mind-body constitution will benefit from a strong appetite and strong digestive abilities as long as Pitta is balanced. You'll have no trouble making choices and achieving your goals.

Heat builds up in the body and psyche because of Pitta imbalance. Excessive fire element accumulation can be seen in heartburn, ulcers, hypertension, and inflammatory disorders. Anger and irritation are two emotional symptoms of having too much Pitta. These symptoms are signals to “chill.” Abolish the practise of crowding too much into too little time. Reduce your competing activities, meditate for a while, and take a walk in a natural setting that is soothing and cooling.

Usually one or two doshas predominate, dictating your tendencies in mind and body.


Pitta Dosha 

Your basic nature could be dominated by the Kapha dosha, which gives you a strong sense of stability and inner serenity. Your body will be heavyset and robust, and you will have great stamina and energy. You are not easily agitated and take a relaxed approach to life.

However, when Kapha is out of balance, it can appear in your body as excess weight gain, fluid retention, and allergies. Excess Kapha in mind can cause resistance to change and stubbornness. If you have a Kapha imbalance, you will tend to hold on to things, jobs, habits, and relationships that are no longer nourishing or useful. 

Usually one or two doshas predominate, dictating your tendencies in mind and body.


Kapha Dosha 

What Is My Dominant Dosha?

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