What is my Dosha?

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Quiz Questions

1.
1. Which of these best describes your physical frame?
- A.
  small
- B.
  medium
- C.
  large
2.
2. Which best describes your skin?
- A.
  Oily and soft with freckles or pimples
- B.
  Thick, oily, cool skin
- C.
  dry
3.
3. Which best describes your hair?
- A.
  Straight and fine
- B.
  Thick and lustrous
- C.
  Dry and curly
4.
4. Which best describes your eyes?
- A.
  Large, moist
- B.
  small, dry, fast moving
- C.
  Medium-sized; intense gaze
5.
5. What type of weather is your favorite?
- A.
  warm
- B.
  cool
- C.
  cool and dry
6.
6. How is your memory?
- A.
  I learn quickly, but I also forget quickly.
- B.
  I have a great memory!
- C.
  It takes me a while to commit something to memory, but once I do I don’t forget it.
7.
7. Which best describes your personality?
- A.
  Responsible, nurturing, and sensitive
- B.
  Creative, joyful, and introspective
- C.
  Competitive, perceptive, and efficient
8.
8. Which of these traits do you most identify with?
- A.
  I can be pretty stubborn.
- B.
  I get jealous easily.
- C.
  I’m often indecisive.
9.
9. How about these traits? Which sounds the most like you?
- A.
  I’m very intuitive.
- B.
  I’m quite brave.
- C.
  I’m a loyal, faithful friend.
10.
10. And these? Which sounds the most like you?
- A.
  I’m often restless.
- B.
  I can be irritable and impatient.
- C.
  I am generally calm
11.
11. Which best describes how you talk?
- A.
  Fast and/or a lot!
- B.
  My words are sharp and concise.
- C.
  My speech is slow and calm.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Vata
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Vata elements (Air and Ether) Vata is the principle of movement and as such is characterised as the subtle energy that governs biological movement of: - breathing - body sounds and sounds we produce- all changes in the metabolism - all movements: eye blink, muscles, tissues, heart beat, expansion & contraction, even movements at cellular level such as single nerve impulses - Feelings of freshness, nervousness, fear, anxiety, pain, tremors & spasms. - large intestines, pelvic cavity, bones, skin, ears and tights (if there is an excess of Vata, the body will accumulate energy in those areas) When Vata is in balance, it promotes creativity & flexibility, and evokes feelings of happiness, freshness, lightness and joy.
2.
Pitta
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Pitta elements (Fire & water) Pitta is the heat energy that governs all biochemical changes in the body. It is controls: - digestion, assimilation & nutrition - metabolism & body temperature (through chemical transformation of food) - skin coloration & lustre of eyes - intelligence and understanding Pitta is the seat of stomach, small intestines, sweat glands, blood, fat, eyes and skin.When we need Energy, when you need to correct the Metabolism, the absorption of nutrients and its distribution through the body and into the cells, it is on Pitta that we need strengthening, focus & balance.
3.
Kapha
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Kapha elements (Earth & Water). Kapha governs - the throat, head, sinuses, nose, joints; - It is responsible for healing wounds and supports the Immune system. - It moistures joints & skin - it glues and holds everything into place. - THE CHEST AND LUNGS are the seat of Kapha When we need to have vigour and strength, to be present, to be stable and stablished, to be firm, it is Kapha energy that we need to focus & balance.