Dosha Assessment

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Dosha Assessment

A person's constitution is determined by how much of each of the 5 elements in the world (air, space/ether, fire, water, earth) they received at conception. Knowing your constitution is key to your health, as it is essential for understanding which lifestyle is best suited for you. Choose the answer choice for each question that MOST DESCRIBES you; don't look for a perfect match to each question, just go with the one that sounds the most like you!

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1. How would you describe your body? *

a. I have a slender, narrow frame with delicate bones, lean muscles, and well-defined veins and tendons.

b. I have a medium frame with defined musculature.

c. I have a sturdy, broad frame with large, solid bones. I can easily build up muscle and have a good layer of fat/padding beneath my skin.

2. How would you describe your joints? *

a. My joints are small. Occasionally they make cracking noises.

b. I have flexible joints that are average in size.

c. I have broad and firm joints.

3. How would you describe your skin? *

a. My skin is dry and thin, and can feel rough and cool to touch.

b. My skin is soft and warm, and often moist.

c. My skin is soft, moist to oily, cool, and firm.

4. How would you describe your complexion? *

a. My skin can have irregular pigmentation. It tans easily.

b. My skin has a healthy blush, and I have freckles or moles.

c. I have an even complexion.

5. How would you describe your hair? *

a. My hair is fine and tends to be dry.

b. My hair is fine and tends to be slightly oily. There may be signs of early graying or balding.

c. My hair is lush, thick, dense, and slightly oily.

6. How would you describe your nails and lips? *

a. My nails are dry and brittle, and they break easily. My lips are dry and somewhat thin.

b. My nails are flexible and soft. My lips are pink and soft with a symmetrical shape.

c. My nails are thick, smooth, and don't break easily. My lips are soft and full.

7. Do you sweat much, and how strong is your body odor? *

a. I sweat very little.

b. I sweat easily and in large amounts. My body odor can become strong and sometimes unpleasant.

c. I do sweat, but never really notice much of a body odor.

8. Take a few deep breaths and then feel your pulse on your wrist. (Note: Do this while sitting down, and ideally, not at a time when you are feeling stressed or overly excited.) *

a. My pulse is quick and soft. It isn't really easy to pick up on a definite rhythm.

b. My pulse is strong and regular. It's not really fast or slow.

c. I have a full, regular, and slow pulse.

9. How much do you enjoy exercise and/or feel the need to move and be active? *

a. I enjoy being active and find it hard to sit still. My movements are quick and sometimes, I tend to fidget.

b. I enjoy a good workout with a set goal and that has more directed and predictable movements.

c. I am not always very motivated to exercise. I find it enjoyable to sit still and relax for a good amount of time. When I do move, I like it to be slower paced.

10. How would you describe your speech? *

a. I am talkative and usually speak pretty fast. Sometimes I find myself stuttering because of that.

b. I speak clearly and with confidence. I have a strong voice.

c. My speech is deliberate and steady. My voice has been called soothing at times.

11. How much do you weigh and how easily can you lose/gain weight? *

a. I tend to have lower weight than average and can lose weight easily.

b. My weight is average. I can both gain and lose weight.

c. I have a well-built body. I can easily gain weight, which is then hard to lose.

12. How is your sleep, and what time do you typically wake up in the morning? *

a. I am a light sleeper. I tend to sleep less than average and to wake up early in the morning.

b. I sleep well and need about 6-8 hours of sleep to feel rested.

c. I sleep deeply and restfully. I like to sleep for a long time, and then find it sometimes difficult to wake up quickly.

13. What types of food do you most like to eat? *

a. I prefer warm food and soups. I enjoy salty, sour, or sweet food.

b. I prefer cold, sweet, and bitter food. Sometimes I enjoy salads and raw food.

c. I prefer warm food. Pungent, dry, and light food suits me best.

14. How would you describe your hunger patterns? *

a. My hunger varies. It can be either strong or weak, but if I am distracted, I can easily forget to eat and skip a meal.

b. My hunger is strong, regular, and frequent. When I am hungry, I feel the need to eat right away.

c. My hunger is regular, but generally weak. I am often not hungry, especially in the morning, and can make do with 2 meals in a day.

15. How would you describe your digestion, and how do you feel right after eating a meal? *

a. My digestion varies. I can feel full quickly, even though I was hungry to start with.

b. I have a strong digestion. My hunger often comes back relatively quickly after a full meal.

c. My digestion takes time, and it's better when I eat slowly. I can go a long time between meals without feeling hungry.

16. How do you experience emotions? *

a. My mood can change quickly. I have strong likes and dislikes.

b. When provoked, my emotions are strong. I can forgive easily.

c. My mood is stable. I can sometimes come across as boring. Once I am upset, I find it hard to forgive.

17. How do you react to being stressed? *

a. I get nervous and anxious, and I often feel insecure.

b. I am quick to anger and get irritated or impatient easily.

c. I usually remain calm and level-headed. It takes a lot to get a reaction out of me.

18. How well do you adapt to change? *

a. I can adapt well to change-- it suits my nature.

b. I approach change as a challenge that I can master.

c. I dislike change and find it hard to adapt. I prefer a steady routine.

19. Describe your thirst patterns. *

a. My thirst varies.

b. My thirst is strong, sometimes almost insatiable.

c. I have a low thirst and prefer warm water and hot teas.

20. How are your energy and endurance levels? *

a. My energy comes easily and in quick, short bursts.

b. I have good energy and tend to push myself.

c. I am slow to get going, but have good endurance.

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