Discover your Ayurvedic constitution

Prakṛti · your natural mind–body type

Answer as you have been most of your life — not just today. No type is better or worse; each is a different balance of the three doṣas. This is educational self-reflection, best confirmed with a qualified Vaidya.

Educational wellness companion — not medical care. AyurPal explains classical Ayurvedic knowledge with sources. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace a qualified Vaidya or doctor. For anything beyond general wellbeing — and always for red-flag symptoms — consult a professional.

1Your natural body build is…

Thin and light — I find it hard to put on weightMedium and moderately muscular — I gain and lose fairly easilyBroad, solid and sturdy — I gain weight easily

2Your body weight over the years has been…

Low, and it fluctuatesModerate and fairly steadyOn the heavier side, and slow to shift

3Your skin is usually…

Dry, thin, rough or cool to touchWarm, soft, with a tendency to redness, rashes or freckles/molesThick, smooth, oily, cool and pale

4Your hair tends to be…

Dry, thin or frizzyFine, soft, with early greying or thinningThick, wavy, oily and lustrous

5Your appetite and digestion are…

Irregular and variable — sometimes hungry, sometimes notStrong and sharp — I get irritable if I skip a mealSteady but slow — I can comfortably skip a meal

6Your bowel pattern is usually…

Dry or hard stools, a tendency to constipationLoose, frequent, sometimes urgentHeavy, slow but regular and well-formed

7In terms of temperature and weather…

I feel the cold, have cool hands and feet, and dislike cold, dry, windy daysI run warm, sweat easily, and dislike heatI tolerate most weather but dislike cold, damp conditions

8Your sleep is typically…

Light and easily interruptedModerate but sound — I manage on a fair amountDeep and long — I love sleep and can be slow to wake

9Your mind and temperament are naturally…

Quick, imaginative, lively but easily restlessSharp, focused, determined and organisedCalm, steady, patient and easy-going

10Under stress you tend to feel…

Anxious, worried or fearfulIrritable, impatient or criticalWithdrawn, quiet or unmotivated

11Your memory and learning style…

Learn quickly, forget quicklySharp and accurate — I grasp and recall wellSlower to learn, but I retain it for a long time

12Your energy and stamina through the day…

Come in bursts — restless, then tiredPurposeful and moderate — I pace toward goalsSlow to start but strong, steady endurance

View sources — 3 classical & official references ›

Classical text Charaka Saṁhitā
Classical text Suśruta Saṁhitā
Classical text Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya