In Ayurveda the diagnosis of disease and individual constitutions is done in terms of three psycho-physical Doshas called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Every individual has a unique combination of these three Doshas.

The Doshas are composed of five basic elements (Panchamahabhutas) that exhibit the properties of earth (Prithvi), water (Jala), fire (Tejas), wind (Vayu), and space (Akasha). The structural aspect of your body is made up of five elements, but the functional aspect of the body is governed by three biological humors. Ether and air together constitute Vata; fire and water together constitute Pitta; and water and earth together constitute Kapha.

The literal meaning of Dosha is 'fault' because these three Doshas are the three ways in which the body tends to move out of balance. Each person's psycho-physical constitution can be described in terms of one or a combination of these Doshas.

To determine your unique constitution, please complete the following survey by selecting the most applicable characteristic for each area.