What is my dosha? 

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Select the body shape which most closely describes you…

  • A.
    Slender body frame
  • B.
    I tend to put on muscle easily
  • C.
    I tend to carry a few extra pounds 
• 2.
  Your facial appearance

  • A.
    You have thick lips and large rounded eyes, nose, mouth, and strong teeth 
  • B.
    You have medium lips, medium deep set green or blue eyes, and moderate yellowish teeth 
  • C.
    You have thin small lips, small eyes, and irregular crooked teeth 
• 3.
  Skin features that most closely resemble yours

  • A.
    Rosy cheeks, oily skin, & moderate thickness  of skin
  • B.
    Dry, rough, cool, thin skin most of the year
  • C.
    Thick skin, pale, moist, & cool skin most of the year
• 4.
  Do you prefer to live in warm or cold climates?

  • A.
    Warm weather, I love the heat
  • B.
    Cold weather states have my heart
  • C.
    I love living with all 4 seasons 
• 5.
  Body Temperature

  • A.
    Your hands and feet 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
• 6.
  Bowel Movement Patterns

  • A.
    I tend towards constipation and rabbit pellet like stools 
  • B.
    Bowel movements are hardly ever an issue for me
  • C.
    I tend towards slimy well formed movements that sink 
• 7.
  My Digestion is best described by the following

  • A.
    Generally slow digestion and metabolism. I tend to gain weight easily. 
  • B.
    Very good metabolism and digestion. I put on muscle easily. 
  • C.
    Generally good metabolism & I have sporadic digestion. I do not gain weight easily.
• 8.
  Workout habits

  • A.
     I love to workout, anything with competition gets me excited. 
  • B.
    I love vinyasa yoga, barre, or anything fast paced.
  • C.
    I'm not a fan of working out.
• 9.
  Thought Patterns 

  • A.
    I tend to be a very focused person and detail oriented. 
  • B.
    I tend to be very scattered and all over the place. I have trouble staying focused on one idea.  
  • C.
    I tend to have a calm, & steady thought pattern. 
• 10.
  What do you relate more to? 

  • A.
    Laid back personality 
  • B.
    Being a leader
  • C.
    Being highly creative 
• 11.
  Your Personality 

  • A.
    You're artistic and do a lot of thinking you always have new ideas. Sometimes you over think and worry.
  • B.
    You're friendly and like to volunteer/help others. You're not afraid to express your emotions. 
  • C.
    You're charismatic and have a stand alone spirit. You must be in charge and feel the need to lead others.
• 12.
  Your Tendencies  

  • A.
    You’re patient & a giver but sometimes give too much you forgot about yourself.
  • B.
    You tend to over focus on details and completing tasks & get frustrated if things don’t meet your timeline.
  • C.
    You love to have many projects going on at once but often don’t complete all of the projects.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Vata 

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  Need to knows Vatas tend to eat erratically & skip meals, feel bloated, but are great at having a ton of ideas and make great entrepreneurs. They tend to have a smaller build, tend to have poorer digestion so making one pot meals are a great option to help with constipation. Vata's tend to feel more anxious and have sleep issues when out of balance. They thrive on routines and are typically cold natured when it comes to their body. In general dressing in layers, 5 minutes of quiet time in the morning & evening help keep the mind calm. Routines need to be in every vata's agenda to pacify vata from becoming imbalanced. Key Takeaways Include routines in your life to stay in balance Cook one pot meals for better digestion Dress in layers to avoid getting cold Spend at least 10 minutes a day in quiet time by yourself to get grounded & centered Reminder: We have all 3 doshas in our mind/body types. We typically have one primary dosha vata in your case, that is the majority of what your make-up is. So you might relate more to pitta or kapha in skin type or eyes but still be 80% vata.
• 2.
  Pitta

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  Need to knows Pittas have strong digestion but if they skip lunch tend to get hangry. Hot, spicy foods and alcohol tend to aggravate pittas. They tend to put on muscle fairly easy and are very focused. Daily nature walks, and having a big lunch help pacify pittas. Reflecting & having a gratitude practice help keep pittas calm throughout their day. Self-care should be a high priority for pittas. Pittas tend to be strong leaders and are very good at directing teams of people because of their detail oriented nature. Key Takeaways Enjoy daily nature walks to pacify pitta Make sure you have something for self-care on your calendar such as reading, a workout, meditation, or anything else you enjoy for you Have a daily gratitude or journaling practice to release any tension you might be feeling at the end of your day. Reminder: We have all 3 doshas in our mind/body types. We typically have one primary dosha pitta in your case, that is the majority of what your make-up is. So you might relate more to vata or kapha in skin type or eyes but still be 80% pitta.
• 3.
  Kapha 

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  Kaphas are like mother Earth they have a very warming personality. They are very kind & considerate of others but tend to put themselves last. They also tend to be the dosha that is more prone to overeating & have a harder time losing weight. Kaphas tend to collect a lot things & love to sleep. Movement is the key for kaphas to stay in balance throughout the year. Kaphas love to give and have a heart of gold when feeling in balance. They have a relaxed personality and are usually quite easy to get along with. Key Takeaways: Make movement a priority as a way to start your day Make sure you take care of yourself as much as you give to others Focus on the foods that nourish you instead of eating out of boredom or cravings Enjoy a daily self-massage with organic sesame oil or using a dry brush before or after your shower. Reminder: We have all 3 doshas in our mind/body types. We typically have one primary dosha kapha in your case, that is the majority of what your make-up is. So you might relate more to vata or pitta in skin type or eyes but still be 80% kapha.