Ayurvedic Doshas Quiz
According to Ayurveda, doshas are the energy patterns that flow around our bodies, governing our thinking and behavior. There are three primary doshas – vata, pitta and kapha – and we are all born with all three of them. But it’s the dominance of one or two of these doshas that defines who we are. To enjoy a balanced mind, body and spirit, our unique dosha constitution needs to be in a state of equilibrium. When it isn’t, we may fall ill. Find out what yours is by completing this short dosha quiz.
Please answer YES or NO to the following questions based on what rings true for you.
Section A
· I have always been thin and gangly. Yes No
· I lose weight easily and I have difficulty gaining it. Yes No
· I prefer a warm climate and don't like wind and cold. Yes No
· My hair tends to be curly and dry. Yes No
· My skin tends to be rough and dry. Yes No
· When under stress I tend to become anxious and/or fearful. Yes No
Section B
· I have a medium build with medium bone structure. Yes No
· I enjoy competitive activities and enjoy physical or intellectual challenges. Yes No
· I prefer a cool climate to a warm one. Yes No
· I dislike heat, especially humid heat and feel easily fatigued by it. Yes No
· I have a sharp, aggressive mind. Yes No
· My digestion and appetite tends to be strong and I get irritable when I'm hungry. Yes No
· When under stress I tend to become easily frustrated, impatient, or angry. Yes No
Section C
· I have a sturdy constitution and a large bone structure. Yes No
· I've always been a little overweight. Yes No
· I gain weight easily and have difficulty losing it. Yes No
· I tend to have excess mucous. Yes No
· My hair is a thick and lustrous. Yes No
· My energy and stamina are consistent. Yes No
· When under stress I become withdrawn, unmotivated, and resistant to change Yes No
If you answer YES to three or more statements in section A,
you have a primarily vata constitution.
If you answer YES to three or more statements in section B,
you have a primarily pitta constitution.
If you answer YES to three or more statements in section C,
you may have a primarily kapha constitution.
If your answers are split between two or three of the sections,
you are bi- or tridoshic.
Excerpted from Yogajournal.com
Please answer YES or NO to the following questions based on what rings true for you.
Section A
· I have always been thin and gangly. Yes No
· I lose weight easily and I have difficulty gaining it. Yes No
· I prefer a warm climate and don't like wind and cold. Yes No
· My hair tends to be curly and dry. Yes No
· My skin tends to be rough and dry. Yes No
· When under stress I tend to become anxious and/or fearful. Yes No
Section B
· I have a medium build with medium bone structure. Yes No
· I enjoy competitive activities and enjoy physical or intellectual challenges. Yes No
· I prefer a cool climate to a warm one. Yes No
· I dislike heat, especially humid heat and feel easily fatigued by it. Yes No
· I have a sharp, aggressive mind. Yes No
· My digestion and appetite tends to be strong and I get irritable when I'm hungry. Yes No
· When under stress I tend to become easily frustrated, impatient, or angry. Yes No
Section C
· I have a sturdy constitution and a large bone structure. Yes No
· I've always been a little overweight. Yes No
· I gain weight easily and have difficulty losing it. Yes No
· I tend to have excess mucous. Yes No
· My hair is a thick and lustrous. Yes No
· My energy and stamina are consistent. Yes No
· When under stress I become withdrawn, unmotivated, and resistant to change Yes No
If you answer YES to three or more statements in section A,
you have a primarily vata constitution.
If you answer YES to three or more statements in section B,
you have a primarily pitta constitution.
If you answer YES to three or more statements in section C,
you may have a primarily kapha constitution.
If your answers are split between two or three of the sections,
you are bi- or tridoshic.
Excerpted from Yogajournal.com
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For a sense of the effects of each dosha I suggest this friendly article.
Wondering what your primary dosha is so you can be healthier, experience more balance, feel better and choose the appropriate churna for you? Take this short quiz.
As I learn more I’ll incorporate some Ayurvedic aspects of Authentic Indian Cuisine in my classes.
I’m excited to be putting together the pieces and connecting the dots between this ancient healing modality and the cuisine I love and share with you!
Please be in touch with any questions about my offerings.
Information about my Authentic Indian Cooking classes are on this page and a list and description of my artesanal spice blends is here.
