Most of us have both a predominant and a secondary dosha. Pitta may predominate with Vata a close second, and Kapha not so much, or one might have Vata predominating, and the other two not so much. Or your score could look like this, for example: V-5, P-3, K-2, indicating a Vata/Pitta type. When just one dosha is your predominating characteristic, the second and third scores would be less than 2, like this: V8, P-1, K-1. This would be interpreted as just Vata, but this occurs very rarely, for maybe 1 in 500. Another rarity is to score equally on all three doshas.

Your particular mind-body type influences you physically, mentally, and emotionally. To understand your score, read about the qualities of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha to see which apply to you. Because Ayurveda considers the basis of good health to be balanced doshas; you will want to know which doshas you most need to balance when you plan your meals. There is a good reason for this. Unsuitable diets, routine, and too much stress produce imbalance in the mind and body. Understanding the doshas will help you to restore and maintain balance in mind and body.