Find Your Ayurvedic Gut Type

1. How often do you experience bloating?

Frequently (Vata)
Occasionally (Pitta)
Rarely (Kapha)

2. How would you describe your appetite?

Irregular, changes daily (Vata)
Strong and consistent (Pitta)
Low, I don’t feel hungry often (Kapha)

3. How do you feel after eating?

Bloated or gassy (Vata)
Warm or slightly overheated (Pitta)
Heavy and sluggish (Kapha)

4. How often do you experience heartburn or acidity?

Rarely (Vata)
Very frequently (Pitta)
Occasionally (Kapha)

5. How is your bowel movement?

Hard and dry, sometimes constipated (Vata)
Loose or frequent stools (Pitta)
Slow, heavy, and mucus-like (Kapha)

6. How do you react to stressful situations?

Anxiety, racing thoughts (Vata)
Anger, frustration (Pitta)
Withdrawal, fatigue (Kapha)

7. How would you describe your sleep quality?

Light, interrupted sleep (Vata)
Deep but sometimes wake up hot (Pitta)
Heavy, long sleep, hard to wake up (Kapha)

8. How do you feel in cold weather?

Extremely cold, need extra layers (Vata)
Comfortable, but prefer moderate temperatures (Pitta)
I enjoy cold weather, it doesn't affect me much (Kapha)

9. How do you feel in hot weather?

Love it, but need hydration (Vata)
Overheated quickly, irritable (Pitta)
Comfortable, but tend to feel sluggish (Kapha)

10. What kind of foods do you crave the most?

Salty, crunchy snacks (Vata)
Spicy, sour foods (Pitta)
Sweet, creamy foods (Kapha)

11. How often do you experience gas or bloating?

Frequently (Vata)
Occasionally (Pitta)
Rarely (Kapha)

12. How would you describe your energy levels throughout the day?

Up and down, unpredictable (Vata)
Consistently high, may crash later (Pitta)
Steady but sometimes sluggish (Kapha)

13. How quickly do you feel hungry after a meal?

Quickly, within 1-2 hours (Vata)
Very fast, within an hour (Pitta)
Slowly, can go without food for long (Kapha)

14. How often do you feel sluggish or heavy after meals?

Rarely (Vata)
Sometimes (Pitta)
Often (Kapha)

15. How do you react to fasting?

Makes me anxious and lightheaded (Vata)
I can handle it but get irritable (Pitta)
I feel fine and can go long hours (Kapha)

16. What best describes your stool consistency?

Hard, dry, or pellet-like (Vata)
Loose, frequent, or urgent (Pitta)
Heavy, thick, or mucus-like (Kapha)

17. How do you feel mentally after eating?

Distracted or restless (Vata)
Focused but sometimes intense (Pitta)
Calm and sleepy (Kapha)

18. How often do you experience food cravings?

Often, for random foods (Vata)
Frequently, especially for spicy/salty foods (Pitta)
Occasionally, mostly for sweets (Kapha)

19. How would you describe your relationship with dairy?

Sometimes causes bloating (Vata)
Can tolerate some but not too much (Pitta)
I love dairy, no issues (Kapha)

20. How does caffeine affect you?

Makes me jittery or anxious (Vata)
Gives me energy but can cause acidity (Pitta)
I tolerate it well and sometimes need it (Kapha)

21. How often do you feel thirsty?

Rarely, I forget to drink water (Vata)
Very frequently, I always need water (Pitta)
Occasionally, but not too much (Kapha)

22. What is your response to spicy food?

I avoid it, too harsh (Vata)
I love it, but it can trigger acidity (Pitta)
I enjoy it occasionally (Kapha)

23. How does your body react to heavy meals?

Feels too full quickly, sometimes nauseous (Vata)
Can handle it, but might overheat (Pitta)
Enjoys them, but feels sluggish after (Kapha)

24. How often do you feel lethargic after meals?

Rarely, I stay active (Vata)
Occasionally, if I eat too much (Pitta)
Often, especially after carbs (Kapha)

25. How often do you crave salty or spicy foods?

Rarely (Vata)
Often (Pitta)
Sometimes (Kapha)