MINI-DOSHA TEST
Various attributes are traditionally assigned to the different doshas. Go through this listing carefully and circle those attributes which fit your description most closely. Don�t worry if you circle attributes across the doshas fields....such as blonde hair (Pitta) which is greasy (Kapha) and kinky-curly (Vata). Count the circled attributes, and add up for each dosha. This will deterine your prominent dosha.
Your personal constitutional make-up, in balance as you were born, is called your 'Prakruti'. Make a special note if some characteristic has changed for you.....this can be due to natural evolution of the aging process, but most likely describes something out of balance or an aggravated dosha. The state of your constitution as it is right now is called your 'Vakruti', and if different from your Prakruti, describes an imbalance, diseased condition or illness....which diet and herbs can help return to balance. Remember, there is no right or wrong, only what is natural for you, and whether that is in balance or not.
To learn more, for a thorough examination of your constitution and health issues related to your dosha and diet needs - contact an experienced Ayurvedic consultant, or pursue further research and training for yourself.
WEIGHT:
V __ Underweight, �rangy�. Easy to loose, hard to gain
or erratic loss and gain. Little fat, stored at waist.
Weak muscle tone.
P __ Medium, ideal weight, easy loss or gain. Evenly
distributed fat. Athletic build.
K __ Overweight, obese, plump. Hard to loose, easy to gain,
excess fat in lower body. Prone to edema. Strong,
large, fatty muscles.
BODY STRUCTURE:
V __ Small, protruding bones. Extra tall or short. Odd proportions,
knock-kneed. Narrow hips, extra long arms or legs; Narrow shoulders;
Visible veins, tendons; Joints crack; Narrow, poorly developed chest.
P __ Moderate bones. Medium height, usually proportionate. Medium hips;
Medium arms and legs; Medium shoulders; Slightly visible veins and
tendons. Medium, average developed chest.
K __ Heavy, large bones. Stout; Broad hips; Short, stout arms and legs
Broad shoulders; Veins and tendons hidden under much flesh. Broad, well proportioned chest.
HEAD, HAIR & FACE:
V __ Small head.; Small forehead; Rough, crooked features;
Sunken cheeks; Dry, rough or variable skin; Dark complexion (for race);
Tans easily, no burn. Dry hair; Curly course or kinky hair, - brown or
mousy in color; Dandruff or split ends. Small, long, or crooked nose.
Small mouth; Thin lips; Dark, chapped dry lips. Small or thin eyes.
Dull or unsteady eyes, brown, grey or two colored; Dry eyes; Thin eyebrows; Small, dry lashes. Off-white tooth color; Small, crooked teeth; Receding gums, loose teeth.
P __ Medium sized head; High forehead with folds; Sharp features; Flat cheeks; Oily skin, prone to pimples; Pink, pale or ruddy skin, tends to burn, prone to freckles, moles. Slightly oily hair; Straight, thin, fine; Red or blonde in color; Bald or greying. Medium nose, sharp and straight. Medium eyes, sensitive to light; Sharp, piercing, fiery eyes; Green, grey or icy blue in color; Yellow or reddened whites; Medium-fine brows and lashes. Medium mouth and lips; Red, soft lips; Yellowish teeth, cavities, red gums, prone to bleeding; Straight, medium teeth.
K __ Large head; Large forehead; Rounded features, plump cheeks; Moist skin;
Smooth, flawless skin; Pale, white, but tans ok. Greasy hair; Wavy, thick, dark or black hair, healthy and lustrous. Large nose, thick, firm. Big, attractive, wide eyes; Liquid, steady, calm �doe� eyes; Blue or velvety black in color; Whites are clear. Thick, bushy eyebrows; Thick, long lashes. Large mouth, thick, pale lips.
Large, strong, healthy teeth, very white in color; Soft, pink, healthy gums.
STRENGTH/ACTIVITY LEVEL:
V __ Weak, little stamina; Quick energy, no endurance; Hyperactive; Fast walker;
Restless, nervous; Creative but unsteady; Easily exhausted; Best with gentle exercise such as yoga. Erratic lifestyle and schedule. Erratic sleep habits, varied length, interrupted, restless; Fearful dreams of flying.
P __ Medium strength, stamina. Moderately active; Medium walker. Motivated and goal oriented; Much endurance until overheated. Enjoys vigorous exercise. Moderate sleep needs - 5 to 6 hours. Can go back to sleep easily. Passionate dreams full of conflict, color, fire.
K __ Strong, with good endurance. Slow walker. Cautious, lethargic, little activity. Stately or sentimental. Steady. Can endure vigorous exercise, but not interested. Feels better, strong and healthy after vigorous activity. Heavy, continuous sleep, 8 or more hours; oversleeps to store energy. Romantic, sentimental dreams of water.
DIGESTION:
V __ Variable and sensitive appetite, eats like a bird or overeats. Dizzy and weak from not eating. Eats sugar to calm self, but makes worse. Gas, indigestion, bad breath, constipation, bloating.
P __ Strong appetite and digestion, can eat large amounts of almost anything. Irritable if misses a meal, but might forget to eat if focused on goal. Needs to absorb new energy. Acid regurgitation, burning, heartburn. May have diarrhea, burning stools.
K __ Low or continuous appetite, eats moderate amounts. tends toward emotional eating. Does well with fasts, but rarely occurs to do so. Weak digestion. Rarely hungry till late AM. Nausea, vomiting, heaviness from overeating. Edema and water retention.
VOICE / SPEECH PATTERNS:
V __ Low, weak, hoarse voice. Quick, fast speech. Inconsistent, erratic, very talkative, breathless.
P __ Sharp or high pitch voice. Moderate paced speaker, argumentative, direct. Moderately talkative.
K __ Pleasant, deep voice. Slow, melodic speech. Definite, quiet, not so talkative.
MIND / EMOTIONS:
V __ Poor memory, lacks concentration. Learns and forgets quickly. Changing, unsteady faith. Rebel or esthetic type. Likes the arts, travel, esoteric concerns. Generally poor with money, wasteful, impulsive spender. Inspirational, adaptable; healer. Creative, but may lack follow-through or tend towards spaceyness, or be ungrounded, as well as moodiness, anxiety, depression.
P __ Excellent memory, and sharp focus. Learns quickly, precise memory. Determined, fanatical faith. Goes overboard. Leader, into sciences. Careful, moderate spending habits. Ambitious, good business person, sales person. Into sports, technology, loves to debate. Cheerful, friendly, strong willpower, bold. Fiery temper, watch for jealousy, control issues.
K __ Slow, but thorough learner. Ok concentration, good retention, great long-term memory. Loyal, unswerving faith. Conservative, religious. Generally holds on to wealth, economical, conservative, accrues, invests. Into business, managing resources; leisure and family life. Peaceful, stable, loving, nurturing, compassionate. Is sentimental. Has to watch for stubbornness, over-attachment.
SEXUALITY:
V __ Variable, to little sex drive, more mental than physical. Poor fertility.
P __ Strong, intense, may be overbearing sex drive. Physically passionate. Always ready, may be angry if thwarted. Medium fertility.
K __ Steady desire. Slow to get started, but lots of stamina. Arouses with romance. High fertility.
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