Discover your Ayurvedic Dosha

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Quiz Questions

1.
My skeletal frame is
- A.
  Larger, I have bigger bones, broad shoulders and hips
- B.
  Long, narrow and slight
- C.
  Medium size and in proportion
2.
My skin is
- A.
  Dry, rough, and thin or transparent
- B.
  Oily and sensitive
- C.
  Smooth, slightly oily, and thick
3.
My lifelong weight tendency has been to be
- A.
  Underweight; I lose weight easily, but often struggle to gain weight.
- B.
  Stocky and often at least slightly overweight; I gain weight quite easily, but generally struggle to lose it.
- C.
  Steady, consistent, and reflective of my medium build; at my healthiest, I am neither rail thin nor stocky.
4.
My favourite climate is
- A.
  Cool and dry
- B.
  Warm and dry
- C.
  Warm and humid
5.
Throughout my life, my body temperature has tended to be
- A.
  Warm or hot; my hands and feet are usually warm to the touch, and I actively seek out cooler environments
- B.
  Cold; my hands and feet are usually cold to the touch; I regularly make choices to keep myself comfortably warm.
- C.
  Cool; my skin can be clammy to the touch, though I am not especially aware of making particular choices in order to maintain a comfortable body temperature
- D.
  None of the above
6.
Body Temperature
- A.
  Your hands and feel get cold easily
- B.
  You have a tendency to feel cold all over and at the core
- C.
  You have a tendency to feel warmer and like to sleep with your feet outside of the covers
- D.
  You overheat quickly and easily and sleep with the covers off
- E.
  None of the above
7.
I like to sleep
- A.
  Anywhere; I am not picky about where I sleep
- B.
  In a soft bed
- C.
  In a firm bed
8.
My lifelong tendency has been to sleep
- A.
  For fewer hours
- B.
  For a longer number of hours; I can easily sleep for 8–10 hours every night
- C.
  For a moderate number of hours
9.
I prefer to sleep
- A.
  With a bit of light
- B.
  In complete darkness
- C.
  Wherever I can; I don’t really care how the room is lit
10.
My stamina is
- A.
  Rather delicate and easily exhausted
- B.
  Moderate, but my will is strong and I am capable of pushing myself, when necessary
- C.
  Impressive, but I usually prefer not to test it
- D.
  None of the above
11.
My mind is naturally
- A.
  Bright, focused, and driven
- B.
  Calm, steady, and loyal; I am not easily ruffled
- C.
  Expansive and adaptable to change, but I do not tolerate too much repetition
12.
As a learner I am
- A.
  Quick to learn, but also quick to forget.
- B.
  Sharp, quick, and studious
- C.
  Slower to learn, but once I learn something, my retention is excellent.
13.
As a child and young adult, I was often told that I was one or more of the following
- A.
  Creative, imaginative, enthusiastic, or excitable.
- B.
  Smart, disciplined, ambitious, or wise.
- C.
  Gentle, warm, loving, or compassionate
14.
I especially enjoy
- A.
  Rest and relaxation; I often prefer to be idle rather than active
- B.
  Change; I love travel and adventure
- C.
  Physical and intellectual challenges; I have a naturally competitive nature.
15.
I have been experiencing one or more of the following emotions on a regular basis
- A.
  Anxiety, nervousness, fear, or loneliness
- B.
  Impatience, irritability, anger, frustration, or jealousy
- C.
  Lethargy, lack of motivation, or depression.
- D.
  None of the above
16.
Recently, my mind has been
- A.
  Overly sharp, uncompromising, or critical of myself and others
- B.
  Sluggish, foggy, or clouded—distinctly lacking in clarity
- C.
  Spacey, scattered, or indecisive
- D.
  None of the above
17.
Lately, my sleep has been
- A.
  Light and restless, and may be interrupted by worry or anxiety.
- B.
  Heavy and excessive; it is difficult to rise in the morning, even after 8–10 hours of sound sleep
- C.
  Reduced or sidetracked because I have been engaged in thought or activity.
18.
My skin has been one or more of the following recently
- A.
  Sensitive, red, itchy, or inflamed, possibly with outbreaks of rash, eczema, or acne
- B.
  Dry, rough, or chapped; I am struggling to keep it properly moisturized
- C.
  I have been producing excess mucus and suffering from regular congestion or frequent colds
19.
Recently, I have been
- A.
  Reaching for food in an effort to soothe my emotions, even when I am not physically hungry.
- B.
  Forgetting to eat (but I usually suffer for it; common symptoms include low energy, headaches, spaciness, or lack of focus)
- C.
  Cranky or irritable if I go too long without eating
20.
Lately, I have noticed one or more of the following symptoms in my digestive tract
- A.
  Gas or bloating
- B.
  Acidity, burning sensations, inflammation, or tightness in my belly
- C.
  Slow, sluggish digestion accompanied by a sense of heaviness or fullness.
21.
My stools are frequently
- A.
  Soft or unformed, perhaps even tending toward diarrhoea.
- B.
  Sticky or slow, and may also feel incomplete
- C.
  Dry or hard, maybe even tending toward constipation
- D.
  None of the above
22.
Lately, my body has routinely been uncomfortably
- A.
  Cold
- B.
  Hot
- C.
  Neither
23.
My body has been retaining water; I have been feeling especially full or swollen
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
24.
I have been experiencing infections, acute inflammation, or an inflammatory disorder such as bacterial infections, ulcers, cold sores, fever blisters, urinary tract infections, tendonitis, bursitis, dermatitis, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, prostatitis, or similar
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
25.
Recently, I feel like I am easily exhausted, run down, or depleted.
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
26.
I have been rather sedentary lately; I resist being physically active and I am not particularly motivated to change that.
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
27.
Lately, I have noticed involuntary ticks, twitches, or tremors in my body
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
28.
My eyes have been red, bloodshot, itchy, or inflamed lately
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
29.
I am currently overweight. (Please be as objective as possible; try not to let a negative or distorted body image influence your answer.)
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Vata
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This means that you are generally intelligent, ambitious, creative, and full of new ideas. You also love to learn, have a fiery passion for the things that most interest you, and are both keenly insightful and highly capable of holding a big vision. Your light, quick body and your competitive nature likely keep you active and on the move, and you almost certainly love travel and adventure. That said, you do have a propensity for overexertion, and the grounding, stabilizing influences in your life benefit you greatly. Your natural digestive strength allows you to eat as you please for the most part, though there are probably some foods or dietary habits that you have learned do not particularly agree with you, and you may not always make eating a top priority. You likely prefer a warmer climate because you tend to have poor circulation and no matter where you live, your hands and feet may remain consistently cold. Ultimately, it is your intensity that drives you, but you have a healthy enthusiasm for life that allows you to enjoy yourself along the way. In fact, you probably wake up alert and fresh each morning—excited to greet a new day. Signs and symptoms that reflect a Vata imbalance include; - emotions such as anxiety, fear, or nervousness- a mind that is scattered, spacey, or indecisive- light or restless sleep due to worry or anxiety- dry, rough, or chapped skin- gas or bloating after meals- feeling uncomfortably cold- depleted energy levels- ticks, twitches, or tremors in the body
2.
Pitta
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Pitta energy empowers us with intelligence, courage and vitality. Pitta gives us decisiveness and the motivation to move forward to accomplish our objectives. Pitta is located in the digestive tract, in particular, in the small intestine and the stomach. Pitta is the fire for digestion, hence many yogic traditions mention “stoking the agni” to improve digestion. Pittas are dominated by the fire element (agni) which endows them with natures that are aggressive, intense, and irritable. They usually are of medium build with developed muscles. It is common for pittas to sunburn easily, to freckle and become over-heated when exercising or outside on a hot day. Pittas are strong willed and tend to be stubborn. Pittas approach work and fun with the same level of intensity and competitiveness. They are prone to lead and learn quickly demonstrating an ability to easily comprehend and master new skills while simultaneously losing patience with those that cannot grasp new concepts as readily as they can. They tend to display intense appetites, both for food and challenges. It is typical for pittas to suffer from inflammation, rashes, acne, and loose stool. To stay in balance, pittas need to manage their aggressive tendencies, channeling their energy into productive opportunities and learning to recognize their destructive power, especially in relationships. Signs and symptoms that reflect a Pitta imbalance include; - Emotions such as impatience, envy, irritability, or anger - A mind that is overly sharp, highly critical, or uncompromising - Loss of sleep due to excessive ambition, focus, or mental activity - Skin conditions such as rash, acne, hives, or eczema - Intense hunger, or an inability to skip meals comfortably - Hyperacidity, burning sensations, tightness in the belly, or inflammation in the gut
3.
Kapha
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Kaphas are emotional, loving, caring, devoted people. Internally they are in harmony and are very social. Kaphas tend to be large and typically overweight. The physical site in the body where kapha is stored is the stomach, the lungs and the lymphatic system. Typically kaphas suffer from obesity, edema, lung diseases and swollen glands. Kaphas are naturally athletic and tend towards a large shape. Kaphas must exercise consistently to manage their weight. The influence of the earth and water elements contributes to their inherently stable, compassionate, and loyal nature. They tend to be methodical in their approach to their personal and professional lives. Kaphas are difficult to motivate, stubborn, and complacent even when they realize intellectually that they should change their behavior. Their metabolism tends to be very slow. Ironically, kaphas do not enjoy large appetites for either food or other stimulants. Kaphas will do well to fast occasionally. Signs and symptoms that reflect a Kapha imbalance include; - Feeling depressed, unmotivated, or lethargic- A mind that is foggy, sluggish, or lacking clarity- Excessive sleep or difficulty waking up- Over-eating, or turning to food for emotional comfort- Sluggish digestion, or a sense of heaviness after meals- Sticky, slow, or incomplete bowel movements- Water retention in the body- Resistance to physical activity- Carrying extra body weight