Find out what your Ayurvedic Dosha is.

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Quiz Questions

1.
My Bodies frame is best described as:
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- A.
  a. I have prominent joints/bones, I am thin/slender
- B.
  b. I have a medium symmetrical build & good muscle development
- C.
  c. I have a stocky build, big boned & broad
2.
My body weight is:
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- A.
  a. Low. I lose weight easily
- B.
  b. Moderate. I can easily lose or gain weight depending on my goal
- C.
  c. Heavy. I gain weight easily and find it hard to lose
3.
My Eyes can be described as:
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- A.
  a. Small & active, dry or sunken, dark
- B.
  b. Strong, sharp &/or penetrating gaze, sensitive to light
- C.
  c. Large and pleasant, calm
4.
My skin is:
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- A.
  a. Dry, rough or thin, tan complexion or can tan easily. Cool to touch
- B.
  b. Warm, oily, reddish tinge &/or prone to irritation, rosy.
- C.
  c. Thick, moist and smooth, pale, cool & firm
5.
My Hair is:
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- A.
  a. Dry, brittle or frizzy, usually dark, fine
- B.
  b. Fine, thinning &/or early greying. Blond, red, grey. Can get oily
- C.
  c. Thick, abundant & slightly oily, wavy
6.
My nails are:
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- A.
  a. Dry, brittle & break easily
- B.
  b. Flexible & soft
- C.
  c. Thick, smooth, strong
7.
My Joints/bones are:
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- A.
  a. Thin, prominent & often crack
- B.
  b. Moderate & flexible
- C.
  c. Large, well knitted, lubricated and padded
8.
My general sleep pattern:
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- A.
  a. I’m a light sleeper and awaken easily
- B.
  b. Moderately sound sleeper, need 6-8hrs to feel rested
- C.
  c. I love sleep, it is deep & long. I tend to awaken slowly in the morning
9.
My speech is best described as:
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- A.
  a. I speak fast & am talkative. I can mumble &/or stutter at times.
- B.
  b. I have a clear strong voice & speak with confidence
- C.
  c. My speech is steady, smooth & sometimes slow
10.
My body temperature:
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- A.
  a. Hands/feet are usually cold and I prefer warm environments
- B.
  b. I’m usually warm & prefer cooler environments
- C.
  c. Usually adapt to most temperatures but do not like cold, wet environments. Prefer warm & dry.
11.
My tendency to sweat is:
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- A.
  a. I sweat very little
- B.
  b. I sweat easily & a lot. My body odour is strong
- C.
  c. I sweat but have minimal body odour
12.
My temperament is best described:
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- A.
  a. Lively, enthusiastic, enjoy travel and change
- B.
  b. Purposeful, driven, ambitious, sharp-witted & outspoken
- C.
  c. easy going, supportive, caring & accepting
13.
Under Stress I tend to:
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- A.
  a. Become anxious & worried
- B.
  b. Become irritable and quick to anger
- C.
  c. Become withdrawn & reclusive
14.
My digestion is best described:
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- A.
  a. Varies. I often snack and get bloated, full of gas & hard/dry stools
- B.
  b. I have strong digestion but sometimes I experience loose stools & heartburn/reflux
- C.
  c. I have a slow digestive system & often feel sluggish after meals. I prefer rich, creamy or heavy foods & form mucous
15.
My appetite is best described as:
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- A.
  a. Irregular, scanty
- B.
  b. Strong, get moody/angry if I don’t eat on time
- C.
  c. Slow but steady
16.
Physical activity is best described as:
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- A.
  a. Hyperactive. I love to move and find it hard to sit still. I move quickly in short bursts but can tier easily
- B.
  b. Moderate. I enjoy a good goal orientated workout. Good energy
- C.
  c. Slow. Sometimes lack motivation to move. When I get moving & feel at my healthiest I have good endurance.
17.
Mental activity:
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- A.
  a. Hyperactive mind, responds quickly but does not always give a clear response. My attention often wanders & I can find it hard to focus on one thing at times.
- B.
  b. Moderate activity, sharp clear intellect. Analytical thinker & likes to plan.
- C.
  c. Slow mental activity & slow to respond but with exact intellect. Can talk about one topic for a long time whilst remaining focused on that topic.
18.
My Memory is:
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- A.
  a. Good short term, poor long term
- B.
  b. Distinct
- C.
  c. Slow but sustained with good long term memory
19.
My general Thirst is:
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- A.
  a. Changeable
- B.
  b. Surplus
- C.
  c. Sparse
20.
My general Elimination consists of: (stools)
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- A.
  a Constipation, dry hard stools
- B.
  b. Loose or soft stools
- C.
  c. Thick, oily, sluggish

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Mostly A's Represent Me: Vata
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Vata prominent dosha's love to move, travel and adventure. The Vata dosha's elements are air & ether (space). Just like nature, they tend to be light, thin, & quick in their structure, thoughts and movement. When in balance they are very creative, full of life and enthusiastic. They love to talk and people are drawn to their friendly & energetic energy. When Vata is out of balance they tend to suffer from anxiety, insomnia, digestive upset/IBS & dry skin.They often need more grounding elements to bring them back into balance.Harmony specialises in women’s hormonal & digestive health through an Ayurveda and integrated health approach.
2.
Mostly B's Represent Me: Pitta
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Pitta prominent doshas tend to have a muscular or defined physique, they have sharp minds and are full of determination with a strong spirit. The elements that make up this dosha is fire & water.When in balance they are warm intellectual people with wonderful leadership skills. They are passionate & courageous. When Pitta is out of balance they can become very irritable & sometimes display aggressive behaviours, manifesting in physical symptoms of acid reflux, heartburn &/or acne.They often need more cooling elements and food when out of balance.Harmony specialises in women’s hormonal & digestive health through an Ayurveda and integrated health approach.
3.
Mostly C's Represent Me: Kapha
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Kapha prominent doshas tend to be grounded, calm and solid. The elements that make up this dosha are earth & water. When in balance they are calm, nurturing, loving and loyal. They make great supportive & thoughtful friends who lend a listening ear. When out of balance they may become lethargic & slow causing weight gain. They can show resistance to a healthy change and rely on comfort food. They often need a little fire to get them moving & transforming or fresh air elements to make them feel light and spacious.Harmony specialises in women’s hormonal & digestive health through an Ayurveda and integrated health approach.