Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicinal system centered on maintaining a healthy mind and body by keeping a balance of five elements--earth, fire, water, air and ether--in the body (For another perspective on the elements, check out The Chinese Elements Quiz). Ayurveda categorizes people into personality types called doshas. According to the ayurvedic system, discovering which body/personality type is dominant in you can help you understand how to stay healthy and balanced.
There are three basic doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Each dosha is a combination of two elements. Vata is a mix of air and fire, Pitta combines fire and water, and Kapha contains earth and water. Many people share characteristics of two (or sometimes all three) dosha types.