The holistic science of Ayurveda recognises that every individual is different from the other. The basic constitution of a person known as his/her Prakrithi, is unique to the individual, just like his/her DNA. Knowing one’s Prakrithi helps us in planning our diet and lifestyle accordingly to benefit from a healthy long life.
Knowing your prakrithi, involves answering some questions while choosing the most relevant answers. Go ahead answer the questionnaire and let’s find out your Prakrithi!
Find your Body Type (Prakriti)
Take a pen and paper, and give one mark each for either for Vata or Pitta or Kapha. At the end, total the score to find out which dosha is more dominant in your body and that’s your body type.
| Type | VATA | PITTA | KAPHA |
| Body Frame | Thin – usually short or tall | medium | large, tall |
| Weight | low weight, doesn’t gain weight | medium weight stay same | heavy weight |
| Eyes | small, dark eyes | Medium sized, light eyes easily inflamed | large eyes with thick eyelashes soft, gentle gaze |
| Skin | dry, rough, cold cracks easily | moist, warm, pink prone to acne | soft, smooth, moist, cool |
| Complexion | Dark | flushed sunburn easily | pale |
| Hair | rough ,dry, wairy | thin, oily, light colored, grey, bald premature | thick, wavy, oily |
| Eye brow | thin ,small | medium | thick, bushy |
| Nose | small, thin | medium, symmetrical | wide |
| Teeth | vary in size, crooked | medium | large white |
| Joints | stiff, tend to crack | loose, average size | large ,sturdy |
| Nails | thin, brittle | soft, pink | strong ,thick, white, smooth |
| Muscles | thin, undeveloped | average size | large well developed |
| Urine | scant, colorless | profuse, yellow | moderate, milky |
| Menstrual | irregular, scanty | regular, bright colour | regular, pale colour |
| Stool | scanty, dry, hard, prone to gas & constipation | abundant, loose & soft | moderate dense with mucus |
| Appetite | Variable | strong | low |
| Dietary | likes to snack on dry, crunchy foods | like cold drinks & snack | like sweet and creamy |
| Thirst | Low | high | moderate |
| Digestion | prone to gas | good, strong, fast | slow, steady |
| Sweat | hardly sweat | profuse strong smelling | moderate |
| Circulation | poor cold hand &feet | good hot hand & feet | moderate temperature cool |
| Weather | like sun&warmth | cold weather | warm & windy |
| Sensitivity | cold, wind, dryness noise | heat, sunlight, light & colour | touch, old & dampness |
| Immunity | Low | moderate | strong |
| Physical Endurance | Low | moderate | strong |
| Sleep | Light | moderate | deep |
| Dreams | prone to nightmare | colorful, vivid passionate | rarely or uneventful |
| Movements | Quick | move with purpose & motivation | moves slowly & steadily, gracefully |
| Decision | changes mind quickly, indecisive & nervous | decisive & determine | changes mind & opinions slowly |
| Thoughts | creative, visionary ideas | logical, critical, idealistically | think slowly & methodical |
| Learning Ability | easily learn & forget easily, poor memory | easily with clear memory | learn slowly good long term memory |
| Mind | prone to anxiety, fear nervousness&worry | prone to irritability anger, aggression, jealousy | prone to depression lethargy, attachment |
| Attitude | lively, positive attitude when balance | warm outgoing & confident | peaceful, happy & loving when in balance |
| Money | spends on trifles | earn but spends on luxury | can earn & save after motivation |
| Speech | quick speech talkative | Argumentative, confrontational, enjoys debate | talks slowly & deliberately |
| Travel | love travel | need beautiful environment | Domestic, spends more time in the home |
| Sensitivity | sensitive to sound | sensitive to visual stimulati | unaffected |