Which dosha are you?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How would you describe your body type?

  • A.
    Slim, small boned with a light frame
  • B.
    Medium build, able to gain muscle easily
  • C.
    Naturally bigger built with a tendency to gain weight easily
• 2.
  What's your skin type?

  • A.
    Dry, sometimes cracked or sore
  • B.
    Oily, perhaps prone to breakouts
  • C.
    Combination, a mixture of both
• 3.
  What is your hair like?

  • A.
    Dry, thin, can break easily
  • B.
    Fine, straight, can get oily easily
  • C.
    Silky, thick, strong
• 4.
  How would you describe your appetite?

  • A.
    It depends, sometimes I'm really hungry and other times I skip meals
  • B.
    Always hungry, I don't cope well with missing meals
  • C.
    Steady, I have a regular eating pattern and stick to it, I don't usually need to eat much
• 5.
  What's your body temperature?

  • A.
    I'm always cold, especially my hands and feet. I prefer warm weather
  • B.
    I'm always warm and prefer cooler weather
  • C.
    Both warm and cold temperatures are fine for me, I adapt easily
• 6.
  How's your sleeping pattern?

  • A.
    Light and disturbed, I sometimes struggle falling asleep and can wake up unrested
  • B.
    Moderate, I don't sleep for too long, wake up feeling rested and ready to go
  • C.
    I sleep deeply and for a long time, and am slow to wake
• 7.
  Which best describes your most prominent digestive imbalance?

  • A.
    I get bloated and gassy
  • B.
    I get burning indigestion
  • C.
    I feel heavy for a while after eating
• 8.
  How do your friends describe you?

  • A.
    Kind, compassionate, calm
  • B.
    Enthusiastic, bubbly, fun
  • C.
    Passionate, driven, determined
• 9.
  What's your work ethic?

  • A.
    I'm always busy and active, I move onto other tasks before finishing the first
  • B.
    I'm organized and focused on my tasks until they're done
  • C.
    I work slowly and steadily until a task is completed
• 10.
  How do you react to stress?

  • A.
    I become nervous and anxious
  • B.
    I get irritable and angry
  • C.
    I become withdrawn or depressed
• 11.
  How would you describe your joints?

  • A.
    They are prominent and crack a lot
  • B.
    Strong and flexible
  • C.
    Large and well lubricated, can easily become stiff
• 12.
  How's your elimination?

  • A.
    Tendency toward constipation- can go a day or two without eliminating, can be straining
  • B.
    2-3x a day- loose stools
  • C.
    consistent but thick, slow, feels incomplete
  • D.
    I have healthy elimination; 1-2x a day, light brown logs that float on the water
• 13.
  Which best describes your speech?

  • A.
    Fast, excited, bounces from one idea to the next quickly
  • B.
    Clear, concise, focused
  • C.
    Slow, steady, can have difficulty finding the right words
• 14.
  Which best describes your attitude in an argument?

  • A.
    People pleaser, diffuser
  • B.
    Hot headed, judgmental, short tempered
  • C.
    Stubborn 
• 15.
  Which statement is most applicable to you?

  • A.
    I value creativity and freedom above all else and live a more "unconventional" lifestyle
  • B.
    I value success in life and I naturally lead/inspire people to make change
  • C.
    I value relationships and love above all else and tend to take on the caregiver role
• 16.
  Which words best describe you?

  • A.
    Artistic and dreamy
  • B.
    Inspired and motivated
  • C.
    Grounded and practical
• 17.
  What's your personality when feeling off?

  • A.
    Anxious, spacey, scattered
  • B.
    Overly critical, jealous, intense
  • C.
    Attached, materialistic, manipulative, depressed
• 18.
  Which one best describes you?

  • A.
    Independent
  • B.
    Leader
  • C.
    Supporter

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Pitta

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  You are a Pitta! A Pitta person is like a bull. You're strong, motivated, driven, and passionate. You're a natural leader, and people look to you for guidance. Pitta is governed by fire and water. You are smart, tactful, and goal-oriented. You're great at organizing your life for optimal achievement, and when you dedicate yourself to a project, there's no doubt it'll come to fruition. When you really focus, you easily move mountains. When you are under stress, you tend to become short tempered, angry, overly critical, and intense. Nobody wants to stand in your way when you're upset about something. Pitta people have a tendency to burn out. If you're a Pitta, you will benefit greatly from sheduling time every day to fully and completely relax. Remember, we all have (and need) every dosha within us. While Pitta may be the prominent dosha within you at this time, it doesn't mean you don't have Vata or Kapha qualities. You absolutely do! For a more detailed and rounded out analysis, please email me for a private consultation. For more free information on dosha types and holistic lifestyle practices, be sure to subscribe to my blog!
• 2.
  Vata

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  You are a Vata! A vata person is like a butterfly. You're artistic, creative, enthusiastic, and inspiring. People look to you for joy and fun, and you're great at providing that by just being yourself. Vata is governed by air and ether (space). You love to move, both physically and mentally. You have a bunch of awesome, innovative ideas flowing through your head all the time, and when you settle down to make them happen, you create real beauty and meaningful work. When you are under stress, you tend to become anxious and fearful, and may have trouble sleeping at night due to overanalyzing and worrying. Vata people will benefit greatly from having some form of structure, such as specific meal times every day and grounded practices like meditation and abhyanga (self-oil massage). Remember, we all have (and need) every dosha within us. While Vata may be the prominent dosha within you at this time, it doesn't mean you don't have Pitta or Kapha qualities. You absolutely do! For a more detailed and rounded out analysis, please email me for a private consultation. For more free information on dosha types and holistic lifestyle practices, be sure to subscribe to my blog!
• 3.
  Kapha

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  You are a Kapha! A Kapha person is like an elephant or a turtle. Your steady, calm, and grounded personality bring a sense of peace and ease to other people. When you're around, they can't help but feel like everything is going to be okay. Kapha is governed my earth and water. You are practical, grounded, and compassionate. You love supporting others and taking on the caregiver role in many different forms. You're the wise friend people come to for advice and reassurance. When you are under stress, you're pretty good at staying stable and calm. But you can also fall into a state of depression, become unmotivated, or even overly attached to your material possessions. Kapha people will benefit greatly from regular exercise and time outside. Remember, we all have (and need) every dosha within us. While Kapha may be the prominent dosha within you at this time, it doesn't mean you don't have Vata or Pitta qualities. You absolutely do! For a more detailed and rounded out analysis, please email me for a private consultation. For more free information on dosha types and holistic lifestyle practices, be sure to subscribe to my blog!