Discover your Dosha

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Let's talk body type...

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  • A.
    I am naturally slim / slender with prominent joints
  • B.
    I am of average build with good muscle tone
  • C.
    I am broad / stocky with an even layer of padding
• 2.
  In terms of body weight ...

  • A.
    I have low body weight, am petite or often forget to eat
  • B.
    I am of moderate build and I gain or lose weight easily
  • C.
    I gain weight easily and find it difficult to lose
• 3.
  My eyes are ...

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  • A.
    Small or active
  • B.
    Sharp or penetrating
  • C.
    Large or pleasant 
• 4.
  Your complexion can be described as ...

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  • A.
    Pale with dry or rough skin
  • B.
    Red-toned, warm and prone to irritation
  • C.
    Cool, well moisturised and smooth
• 5.
  And your hair ...

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  • A.
    dry, brittle or frizzy
  • B.
    fine, thinning or early to grey
  • C.
    thick, oily and abundant
• 6.
  If I had to describe my joints ...

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  • A.
    prominent and often cracking or popping
  • B.
    loose and flexible
  • C.
    large, strong and well-padded
• 7.
  How do you sleep?

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  • A.
    Lightly and I wake often
  • B.
    Soundly and I usually need less than 8 hours
  • C.
    Deep and long; waking is difficult
• 8.
  My body temperature is usually ...

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  • A.
    Cold! Especially in my hands and feet
  • B.
    Warm through all seasons
  • C.
    Adaptable but I don't like cold and damp weather
• 9.
  Your temperament is ...

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  • A.
    Energetic and enthusiastic
  • B.
    Intense and persuasive
  • C.
    Relaxed and supportive
• 10.
  Under stress I...

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  • A.
    Become anxious and overthink
  • B.
    Become irritable and aggressive
  • C.
    Become withdrawn and quiet

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Vata dosha

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  Vata is the creative, energetic powerhouse of the doshas. Change is something you thrive in. Cold and dry in nature they are always willing to dive down the next rabbit hole which can leave you depleted. When you're in balance your creativity flows, you're enthusiastic and you'll tend to be slim. Out of balance you can become ungrounded, anxious, underweight and suffer from insomnia. Get in balance - reduce stress baby! Think all things warm, oily and comforting. Hearty soups and stews, ditch the coffee, give yourself an oil massage, meditate and ensure you're kept cosy. Routine is the best friend of vata but it can be challenging to changeable natures - begin one step at a time and build from there. 'I am grounded in the now and my creativity flows in alignment with my highest Self'
• 2.
  Pitta dosha

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  Pitta is the fiery dosha that gets shit done. You are the person people come to for a plan of action. You are hot, light and sharp in nature making you great at analysing situations and seeing through the bullshit. When you're in balance your digestion is perfect, your skin is flawless and you have plenty of energy to go DO things. But when you're out of balance that fire can burn the house down. You literally become hot-headed, irritable, judgemental and burnt out. Bring in balance: to balance pitta you want to be staying away from those spicy foods you love (I know, I'm sorry!). Instead think cooling foods that are bitter and astringent. Make time in that packed schedule for rest, and TAKE IT! Get out in nature as much as possible. 'I am worthy simply by being, my rate of production does not define me'
• 3.
  Kapha dosha

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  Kaphas are the caregivers of the three dosha. Kind, warm and supportive, you are the person people turn to for advice. Being heavy and earthy in nature you are well-grounded and have excellent stamina. When you're in balance you sleep soundly, have beautiful hair and skin and regular digestion. You are calm and thoughtful, able to offer insight to the other, lighter doshas who often need it. But out of balance you can become too grounded, or stuck. Too much sleep or weight gain is common and complications like asthma, diabetes and depression point to a kapha imbalance. Call in balance: you want to be looking at all the things that bring in movement. In the body that looks like sharp and pungent foods that will melt all that earthy kapha with their heat. We're looking at you black pepper, cayenne and ginger. Avoid dairy and opt for drier foods rather that soupy stews. Get some exercise, dry brush the body in the morning to stimulate the lymphatic system, follow a daily routine and stay warm. 'I am open to spontaneous opportunities in line with my highest Self'