Yoga Dosha Test
Answer the questions according to how your body and mind usually respond to movement, physical strain, and rest.
1) Response to physical activity
A I tire quickly and need frequent breaks → Vata
B I tend to push myself too hard → Pitta
C I feel sluggish and need motivation → Kapha
2) How you feel after a yoga practice
A Calm, but sometimes exhausted or cold → Vata
B Satisfied, but occasionally overheated or irritated → Pitta
C Better with movement, heavy with very slow practice → Kapha
3) Tendency toward physical discomfort
A Joint pain, tension, instability → Vata
B Inflammation, sharp pain, overuse → Pitta
C Swelling, dull pain, stagnation → Kapha
4) Preferred yoga pace
A Slow, gentle, grounding → Vata
B Moderate, focused, controlled → Pitta
C Strong, dynamic, energizing → Kapha
5) Breathing pattern
A Irregular, shallow → Vata
B Strong, intense → Pitta
C Slow, heavy → Kapha
6) Mental state
A Restless, scattered thoughts → Vata
B Focused, but critical or performance-oriented → Pitta
C Calm, but sluggish → Kapha
7) Best time of day to practice
A Late morning or early evening → Vata
B Early morning or early evening → Pitta
C Early morning (before 6 a.m.) → Kapha
8) Supportive environment
A Warm, quiet, nurturing → Vata
B Cool, well-ventilated, relaxed → Pitta
C Bright, stimulating, energizing → Kapha
9) Emotional response to stress
A Anxiety, feeling overwhelmed → Vata
B Anger, frustration → Pitta
C Withdrawal, lack of motivation → Kapha
10) Recovery after practice
A Longer recovery needed → Vata
B Quick recovery; cooling is helpful → Pitta
C Frequent practice feels beneficial → Kapha
Evaluation
Mostly A → Vata-dominant
Mostly B → Pitta-dominant
Mostly C → Kapha-dominant
Mixed results → Dual Dosha
Note: This assessment is intended as guidance for a therapeutically appropriate yoga practice. A precise Dosha analysis is carried out as part of a professional Ayurveda consultation.