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In Ayurveda, health is understood as the vibrant state of balance between mind, body, spirit, and environment. It is accessible to each of us to attain and maintain a complete state of health by determining our mind-body type and adopting a lifestyle that best supports our unique qualities.
Take this self-guided dosha quiz to identify your mind-body type. Check the answer(s) that most accurately fit your lifelong tendencies in general. You may also take the quiz to determine your current mind-body type by answering the questions based on your present state and/or transient conditions.
Note: Though the results of this test will give a good indication of the primary dosha(s) in your mind-body type, it does not replace an evaluation with a qualified ayurvedic therapist.
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VATA |
PITTA |
KAPHA |
PHYSICAL QUALITIES |
Body Frame |
Thin, Irregular, Lanky |
Moderate Height, Symmetrical |
Stocky, Large, Solid |
Body Weight |
Lose Weight Easily |
Even, Medium |
Gain Weight Easily |
Skin |
Dry, Rough, Prominent Veins, Cold |
Warm, Moist, Freckles, Moles, Burns Easily in Sun |
Oily, Thick, White, Soft, Smooth |
Eyes |
Small, Narrow, Sunken, Active |
Medium, Sharp, Piercing, Gray, Green, Light Brown |
Big, Round, Wide, Prominent, Calm |
Hair |
Less, Dry, Rough, Curly |
Moderate, Fine, Premature Balding, Red |
Abundant, Oily, Thick, Wavy, Lustrous |
Joints |
Small, Cracking |
Medium, Sometimes Crack |
Big, Well-built, Never Crack |
Lips |
Thin, Chapped, Small, Cracked |
Medium, Soft, Red |
Big, Thick, Firm, Pale, Smooth |
Nails |
Small, Brittle |
Medium, Soft |
Big, Thick, Wide |
Hands |
Small, Rough, Dry |
Medium, Warm, Pinkish |
Large, Thick, Oily, Firm |
Nose |
Small, Narrow, Crooked, Unevenly Shaped. |
Medium, Long, Pointed |
Big, Short, Round, Firm |
Physical Subtotal |
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MENTAL QUALITIES |
Emotions |
Fearful, Anxious, Nervous, Uncertain |
Aggressive, Irritable, Short-Tempered |
Calm, Content, Detached, Stable |
Sleep |
Less, disturbed, Suffer from Insomnia |
Little, but Sound, Able to Sacrifice Sleep if Necessary |
Deep and Prolonged, Unable to Sacrifice Sleep |
Dreams |
Nightmares, Flying Vessels |
Adventurous, Colorful, Conflict, Passionate |
Romantic, Sentimental, Few Dreams |
Memory |
Poor, Easily Grasped and Easily Forgotten |
Sharp, Clear, Good Recent Memory, Selective Memory, Photogenic Memory |
Slow to Grasp but will not Forget. Remote Memory is Strong |
Decision-Making Ability |
Quick, Indecisive |
Intellectually make Decision, (instinct, intuition) |
Slow Steady, Think a lot before making any decision |
Habits-Likes |
Silly, Moving, Traveling, Plays Jokes, Tells Stories, Dancing |
Sports, Painting, Politics, Cooking, Listening to Music, Reading |
Business, Like to be in water, Sailing, Gardening |
Faith |
Erratic, Changeable, Rebel |
Determined, Fanatic, Leader, Extreme |
Constant, Loyal |
Relationship with Money |
Spend Money Mostly on Trifles |
Spend Money Mostly on Luxuries, Gifts |
Spend Money Mostly on Food, Good at Saving Money |
Speech |
Talks Quickly |
Sharp Language |
Slow, Monotonous Speech |
Personality |
Creative, Imaginative |
Intelligent, Efficient, Perfectionist |
Caring, Calm, Patient |
Mental Subtotal |
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DIGESTIVE QUALITIES |
Digestion |
Gassy, irregular digestion |
Steady, strong, regular digestion. |
Slow, Heavy, Sluggish |
Thirst |
Irregular, Variable Thirst. Prefer hot drinks. |
Regular, Strong. Prefer Cold Drinks. |
Low, Rarely Thirsty. |
Appetite |
Variable, Irregular, Poor, Small Appetite. |
Strong, Unbearable. You like to eat at regular intervals |
Steady, Slow. You enjoy relaxed meals |
Digestive Subtotal |
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This is your primary dosha
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This is your primary dosha
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This is your primary dosha
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Typical symptoms of Vata Imbalance
Constipation, bloating and gases
Backache, spinal pain, joint pains
Sexual disorders
Malnourishment
Poor circulation
Difficulty in breathing
Dry or rough skin
Insomnia
Constipation
Fatigue
Headaches
Intolerance of cold
Underweight or losing weight
Anxiety, worry and restlessness
Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder
Weight loss, dry skin, nervousness, fear, joint pains, forgetfulness, restlessness and overall reduction in performance.
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Typical Symptoms of a Pitta Imbalance
Skin disorders, redness, irritations and discolorations
Elevated body temperature
Malabsorption of food, loss of appetite or excessive hunger and thirst
Improper digestion, acidity and heart burn
Hemorrhages, piles and ulcers
Rashes
Inflammatory skin conditions (including acne)
Stomach aches
Diarrhea
Controlling and manipulative behavior
Visual problems or burning in the eyes
Excessive body heat
Hostility, irritability
Excessive competitive drive
Irritability, restlessness, excessive acidity, catabolism, fever, deranged liver function and inflammations.
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Typical Symptoms of a Kapha Imbalance
Bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, cough and cold
Nasal congestion
Sinusitis/ allergies
Excess mucus
Brittle bones, rheumatic conditions
Nausea, fainting and obesity
Loss of appetite, dullness, lethargy
Oily skin
Slow digestion
Sinus congestion
Nasal allergies
Asthma
Obesity
Skin growths
Possessiveness, neediness
Apathy
Depression
Difficulty paying attention
Weight gain, indigestion, lethargy, obstructions and mucus, bronchial asthma and diabetes mellitus.
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