Discover Your Ayurvedic Archetype and Get a Customized Wellness Plan

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  To kick things off, please tell me how much you know about Ayurveda. And don’t worry if you’re a newbie. I’ll explain it all once you complete the assessment.

  • A.
    Ayur - what? I’m just hearing about it and would love to learn more.
  • B.
    I’ve heard of Ayurveda, but I’m unsure how it can help me.
  • C.
    I currently use some Ayurvedic lifestyle practices in my daily life.
  • D.
    I’ve been studying Ayurveda for years.
• 2.
  Now, I’ll ask you some questions to help identify your archetype. Don’t worry if an answer isn’t an exact match - just choose the one that is most similar to you. First, describe your appetite.

  • A.
    My appetite is predictable but not necessarily big.
  • B.
    I’ve been known to become "hangry" if I wait too long to eat.
  • C.
    My appetite varies, and my eyes are often bigger than my belly.
  • D.
    My weight is like a roller coaster - up and down.
• 3.
  How easy is it for you to gain weight?

  • A.
    I have a hard time gaining weight and am naturally slim.
  • B.
    If I just look at food, I gain weight.
  • C.
    My weight is pretty consistent.
• 4.
  In Ayurveda, your poop is a key indicator of health. So, tell me about your poop (yes, I asked about it).

  • A.
    I poop easily and daily.
  • B.
    My poop tends to be loose, and I might go several times a day.
  • C.
    I tend towards constipation, and my poop can be small and hard.
• 5.
  What foods do you crave when you're feeling emotional?

  • A.
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    Airy foods like toast, chips, and crackers.
  • B.
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    Spicy food and a margarita while you’re at it
  • C.
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    Sweet or heavy food like ice cream or mac and cheese
  • D.
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    What food? I forget to eat when I'm emotional.
• 6.
  And speaking of emotions, which ones do you experience most frequently?

  • A.
    I tend towards intensity, anger, or irritation. I can also be highly critical of others and myself.
  • B.
    I tend towards anxiety, stress, fear, and nervousness.
  • C.
    I can get possessive, overly sentimental, and tend not to sleep well when out of balance.
  • D.
    None of these!
• 7.
  How are you likely to handle a stressful event?

  • A.
    I tend to withdraw and sometimes turn to food or sleep.
  • B.
    I do great under pressure. Bring it on.
  • C.
    I get overwhelmed and distract myself with other things.
• 8.
  On average, how would you describe the quality of your sleep?

  • A.
    I sleep soundly and sometimes have trouble waking up.
  • B.
    I sometimes experience insomnia, and my sleep is often light and interrupted.
  • C.
    I generally sleep well, though I am a light sleeper.
• 9.
  You’re doing great! Just a few more questions to go. Tell me a little about your complexion.

  • A.
    My skin is soft and moist.
  • B.
    My skin is prone to inflammation like acne, eczema, or rosacea.
  • C.
    My skin is on the drier side.
• 10.
  So, what's your temperature?

  • A.
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    I feel too cold more often than too hot.
  • B.
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    I feel too hot more often than too cold.
  • C.
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    My body temperature feels normal, in fact, I don’t really think about it.
• 11.
  How would your friends likely describe you?

  • A.
    I have been called earthy or grounded.
  • B.
    I have been called a worrywart.
  • C.
    I have been called intense.
  • D.
    None of those!
• 12.
  Last question: If you had a superpower, what would it be?

  • A.
    The ability to create and come up with new ideas.
  • B.
    The ability to create a plan and execute it.
  • C.
    The ability to empathize with others and understand the root causes of a problem.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Pitta

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  ElementsFire and a little waterQualitiesSharpness, oiliness, lightness, and instabilityPurposeTransformationBalanced PittaWhen you feel balanced you carry the gift of discernment. You notice the subtleties of a situation, can focus on a target, and achieve what you desire.Imbalanced PittaWhen you are out of balance, you might experience fever, loose stools, skin rash or acne, or the heated emotions of anger and frustration. You can become overly critical and compulsive.
• 2.
  Vata

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  ElementsAir and etherQualitiesLightness, movement, change, roughness, quickness, and drynessPurposeMovementBalanced VataWhen you are balanced you exhibit enthusiasm and creativity. You have a lot of ideas and a zest for life.Imbalanced VataImbalanced Vata can manifest as dry skin, constipation, premature wrinkles, anxiety, fear of a general feeling of being spaced out.
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  Kapha

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  ElementsEarth and waterQualitiesStability, heaviness, wetness, and coolnessPurposeSupportBalanced KaphaWhen you are balanced, you are luscious, well-lubricated, dependable, and loving.Imbalanced KaphaUnbalanced Kapha can show up as excessive weight, attachment to the past, and codependency.