Discover Your Ayurvedic Mind-Body Type!

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which of these best describes your physical body frame?
- A.
  Small-built, thin, small bones, cracking joints
- B.
  Medium built, fairly muscular or easy to put on muscle
- C.
  Large body frame/round features, bigger bones & muscles, tend to gain weight easily
2.
Which best describes your skin?
- A.
  Dry, cold rough
- B.
  Oily/sensitive - easily get acne, inflammation or redness
- C.
  Oily, cool moist skin or towards combination of dry & oily skin
3.
Which best describes your hair?
- A.
  Dry, thin, brittle hair
- B.
  Average volume, oily hair
- C.
  Thick, oily, wavy hair
4.
Which best describes your body temperature?
- A.
  I’m always cold, especially my hands and feet and I have poor circulation
- B.
  I get overheated very easily. I can’t tolerate extreme heat!
- C.
  I’m more on the cold side and tend to have poor circulation
5.
What’s your appetite like?
- A.
  Irregular... I can go hours without eating but then when I do eat I often overeat
- B.
  Strong! I get irritable if I miss a meal!
- C.
  Slow but steady. But I can skip meals easily. I love comfort food!
6.
What’s your digestion like?
- A.
  Irregular - I’m often constipated and bloated
- B.
  Quick - I sometimes suffer from heartburn
- C.
  Slow - I often feel heavy and sluggish after eating and sometimes suffer from indigestion
7.
What’s your sleeping pattern like?
- A.
  Light sleeper - I often wake up in the middle of the night and have difficulty falling back to sleep! Prone to insomnia
- B.
  Little but sound - I don’t need to sleep much!
- C.
  Deep/excessive - I have difficulty waking up in the morning
8.
What are your dreams like?
- A.
  Many crazy dreams - quick, active sometimes fearful
- B.
  Moderate number of dreams - often fiery, conflictive, violent
- C.
  Don’t dream much - usually peaceful, romantic, quiet & calm
9.
What kind of exercises/sports do you enjoy?
- A.
  I love constant movement and staying active - dancing, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, running, spinning
- B.
  I love to win so anything that has an element of competitiveness - team sports, lifting weights, Dynamic Yoga, HIIT (high intensity interval training)
- C.
  I prefer to move my body in a more calming and relaxing environment, going for walks, hiking, slower paced Yoga
10.
What’s your memory like?
- A.
  I learn and remember things quickly but forget quickly
- B.
  Sharp! I tend to remember what I want to remember and never forget
- C.
  I am a slow learner but sustained
11.
How do you respond?
- A.
  Quick but not always the right answer
- B.
  Always accurate response
- C.
  Slow and exact response
12.
How do you react in difficult situations?
- A.
  My mind gets restless. I tend to worry a lot, get anxious and fearful.
- B.
  I tend to get impatient, irritable and sometimes lose my temper.
- C.
  I tend to get depressed and feel withdrawn from social activity
13.
What’s your personality like?
- A.
  I’m creative, individualistic and motivated! I love being sociable but I also love ‘me’ time!
- B.
  I’m hard-working, ambitious, driven and goal oriented. I love being in a competitive environment!
- C.
  I’m easy going, calm and compassionate. I get along with pretty much anyone!
14.
What are your hobbies?
- A.
  Anything creative! Art, drawing, painting, dancing, traveling…
- B.
  I like politics, competitive sports & games, researching, debating…
- C.
  I love being in nature! Gardening, walking, hiking, reading. crafts...
15.
What are your spending habits like?
- A.
  I often feel poor - I tend to spend on things that aren’t important!
- B.
  I love to spend on luxuries!
- C.
  I like to make money and hold on to it!

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Vata
Vata Dosha Vata is composed of Air & Ether (or sometimes referred to as ‘space’) elements. Vata means ‘wind’ and it’s the energy that controls movement in the mind and body. The qualities of Vata are light, cold, dry, mobile, erratic, rough and subtle. Physical Characteristics You tend to be naturally small-built and have a tendency towards dry thin hair and dry rough skin. You tend to have low body temperatures and poor circulation, therefore you may often have cold feet and hands. When you move your body, your joints often make cracking noise and you may become stiff if you don’t move during the day. You tend to have irregular appetite and you could go hours without eating, but when you do eat you often overeat! You have a tendency towards bloating and gas and are often constipated. Personality & Psychological Characteristics You are creative, individualistic, visionary thinker and can be extremely motivated if focused on an area you are passionate about. You have many great ideas and often have several projects on the go but you become overwhelmed very quickly and oftentimes you don’t complete the projects you started. You tend to struggle with routines and love variety in your life. Your first reaction to anything new or strange is fear and like to worry and easily suffer from anxiety. You may get burnt out quickly if you overwork and over-exercise. You could be both introverted and extroverted. You love to socialise but you also need ‘me’ time to recharge! When your Vata is in balance, you are energetic, enthusiastic and extremely creative with a strong vision for the future. You also thrive in social activities when in balance. When your Vata is out of balance, you become easily overwhelmed, worry a lot and suffer from anxiety and sleeplessness. The key to balance Vata is regularity!
2.
Pitta
Pitta Dosha Pitta is composed of the Fire & Water elements. Pitta means ‘the power of digestion’ or ‘cooking’ and it’s the energy that controls transformation. The qualities of Pitta are hot, light, penetrating, oily and mobile. Physical Characteristics You tend to be medium-built and fairy muscular. You tend to have a fast metabolism and are naturally athletic. You may have a clear bright skin, but have a tendency towards oily, sensitive skin. You are also prone to acne, rashes or inflammation. You usually have warm hands and feet and you tend to get overheated easily! You have a strong appetite and you like to eat at the same time everyday and you become irritable if you skip meals (hungry = angry!) Personality & Psychological Characteristics You are ambitious, driven and goal oriented. You are a natural born leader and great commander. You love challenges and thrive in a competitive environment. You love organizing and executing detailed plans. However, you tend to have high standards and may often have unrealistic expectations of others (or even yourself!). You tend to get irritable and get angry quickly. Your reaction to new or unexpected events is anger. When your Pitta is in balance, you are disciplined, organized and confident. When your Pitta is out of balance, you become very irritated, short-tempered and impatient. You may also suffer from inflammation and indigestion. The key to balancing Pitta is moderation!
3.
Kapha
Kapha Dosha Kapha is composed of the Water & Earth elements. Kapha means ‘what sticks’ and it’s the energy that controls cohesion and stability. The qualities of Kapha are heavy, cold, humid & stable. Physical Characteristics As a Kapha, you may be experiencing difficulty losing weight and may have tried different diets in the past but without any luck of maintaining the weight you desire. You love to sleep and have a hard time getting up in the morning. You are usually more on the cold side and tend to have cold hands and feet. You tend to have low appetite and slow digestion and metabolism which might make you feel full or sluggish for hours after a meal. You are prone towards bloating and heaviness which makes you want to just cuddle up with your loved ones or watch your favorite movies on the couch instead of getting out and exercising! Personality & Psychological Characteristics You are loving, caring, compassionate and easy-going nature. You are friendly and can get along with anyone. You can be emotional and sentimental, and tend to cry very easily. You tend to have a strong sense of attachment, like to be part of the group or community and have a hard time letting things go. And you tend to not like change and find change difficult. When your Kapha is in balance, you are stable, content and peaceful. You are motivated and capable of achieving amazing things and thrive. When your Kapha is out of balance, you tend to become lazy, stagnated, feel withdrawn and may suffer from depression. The key to balancing Kapha is stimulation!