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Why Do You Need to Know Your Constitution?

The principle aim of Ayurveda is not to simply classify or categorize people. It also isn’t to provide excuses for our lifestyle excesses or emotional shortcomings. For example, it might be convenient to say “I’m pitta, that’s why I have a temper”; or “I’m overweight because I am a kapha”; or “I’m vata, so I hate loud noise — TURN DOWN THE MUSIC!”

On the contrary, when we have a clearer understanding of these three influential ‘forces’ upon our individual and unique being, then we have a solid foundation to consciously affect our health and wellbeing.

On a very practical level, understanding our constitution means understanding our individual needs and our tendencies. For instance, one who is predominately under the influence of vata will be prone to aggravation of this vata force and must become aware of what the factors are that aggravate vata, as well as those that calm it down. The same goes for those who are heavily influenced by pitta or kapha. With this knowledge, one can then craft a life that will always keep this dominant force in balance within them, bringing better health and greater peace of mind.

Let’s look at some examples of vata, pitta and kapha …

As I just mentioned, a person with a predominately vata constitution will have an inherent tendency for the force of vata to get aggravated within their being. Knowing this, they need to stay warm in a dry, cold winter climate. If not – if they should ‘catch a chill’ – then they will likely suffer, to one degree or another, some of the symptoms of disturbed vata, such as insomnia, anxiety, dryness, constipation, etc.

In another example, a person with inherently strong pitta influence who engages in tough negotiations while dining on a spicy meal at noon, outside on a hot summer day is more likely to end up “losing their cool” and letting their characteristic ‘hot temper’ get the better of them.

A ‘kapha person,’ on the other hand, must make conscious efforts to add spontaneity and variety in their life, else their tendency will be to fall into a rut and become unproductive and lazy.

What these over-simplified examples mean to demonstrate is that by understanding our own specific tendencies and knowing both the factors which calm them and those which aggravate them, we can work to craft a more wholistic and healthy approach to our lives – an approach that avoids those things (diet, lifestyle, environment, etc.) that have a negative impact on us physically, mentally and emotionally, and promote those aspects that have a more positive, beneficial effect upon us. In a nutshell, we can make more conscious, aware and healthy choices in our lives.

Get Healthier, Feel Better

Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Have you struggled to maintain a healthy body weight? Do you get irritable for no reason? Suffer from low energy? Digestive problems? According to Ayurveda, all of these things are a result of imbalances in the doshas. When you take the dosha test, you’ll find out which of these forces are causing you trouble and learn what you can do to get yourself onto a healthier track. Often very small changes can have profound effects when you correctly identify the problem and understand what you can easily do about it.

Take the Dosha Quiz

Have a feeling that you’re a pitta person? Pretty sure that you’re a kapha? Vata seems to make the most sense for you? Let us help take the guesswork out. By answering these few simple multiple choice questions, you can find out exactly what your predominant dosha influence is.

Take the 3-minute dosha test now. The results might surprise you.