The Dominant Doṣha Quiz

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The Dominant Doṣha Quiz

Learn more about your unique bio-energetic constitution by taking this quiz. The quiz will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. You will be asked to compile your answers at the midpoint and end.

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The Dominant Doṣha Quiz, Part 1: Prakṛti

Your prakriti was set at conception and determined, in part, by your genetics. Please answer the following questions based on your lifelong tendencies not on any current or recent conditions.

Which statement best describes your body frame over your lifetime? *

I have a thin and lean body frame.

I have a medium body frame.

I have a large or robust body frame.

Which statement best describes your skin? *

My skin tends to be dry and/or rough.

My skin has many freckles or moles and is easily irritated or sunburned.

I have thick, smooth skin that is cool to the touch and can feel damp or oily

Which statement best describes your hair? *

My hair is naturally dry or curly, and/or I tend to get split ends

My hair is oily and/or naturally reddish.

My hair is thick and strong.

Which statement best describes you? *

My hands and feet are often cold.

I tend to sweat easily and can have a strong body odor.

I dislike morning exercise.

Which statement best describes your relationship to exercise? *

I thrive with gentle exercise.

I thrive with moderate exercise.

I thrive with intense exercise.

Which statement best describes you when you're exercising? *

Oooooph, I get tired quickly.

I stop about the same time everyone else does.

With minimal training, I have excellent endurance, outlasting most other people.

Which statement best describes your sleep in general? *

I tend to be a light sleeper.

I sleep well, but can work late into the night to complete something.

I sleep deeply and move slowly in the morning.

Which statement best describes your eyes? *

My eyes are small and I tend to look around a lot.

My eyes have a sharp, piercing quality. (If unsure, ask a friend.)

I have large, oval shaped eyes.

Which statement best describes your bones and joints?

My joints and bones are prominent.

My joints are neither prominent nor covered by lots of muscle.

My joints and bones are covered by lots of muscle.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes you?

I find it hard to stick to a schedule, I prefer to be spontaneous.

I love a plan.

I don't have a strong preference for planning or spontaneity.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes your speech?

I speak quickly and often jump from topic to topic.

My speech is concise, direct and persuasive.

I speak slowly.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes your relationship to stress?

When stressed, I feel anxious or worried.

When stressed, I feel angry, irritated, or frustrated.

When stressed, I feel stuck or depressed.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes you?

I like to start projects but have difficulty finishing them.

I almost always finish projects that I start.

I have difficulty getting started but once I do, I'll finish whatever I'm working on.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes you?

I do not work well under pressure.

I am a perfectionist or a recovering perfectionist.

Pressure? What's pressure?

Clear selection

Which statement best describes your memory throughout your lifetime?

I won't remember something you told me 5 minutes ago.

I have a moderately good memory.

I have an incredible memory.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes you?

I notice that I fidget when I'm sitting

I have laser sharp focus.

I might fall asleep if I'm sitting for too long.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes your bowel habits?

I am prone to constipation.

I rarely, if ever, experience constipation.

My digestion is slow but regular.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes your appetite?

I forget to eat sometimes.

I get irritable or nauseous if I miss a meal.

I can easily go for 4+ hours between meals without a snack.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes you?

I lose weight easily especially if I feel emotional or stressed.

I tend to wake up hungry.

I tend to gain weight easily.

Clear selection

Which statement best describes you?

I crave nuts or popcorn.

I crave French fried or potato chips.

I crave ice cream or cheese.

Clear selection

Review Part 1: Prakṛti

Count which position you have the most answers in:

I have the most answers *

in this spot. Therefore, my dominant doṣha is Vāta.

in this spot. Therefore, my dominant doṣha is Pitta.

in this spot. Therefore, my dominant doṣha is Kapha.

I have the next greatest amount of answers *

in this spot. Therefore, my secondary doṣha is Vāta.

in this spot. Therefore, my secondary doṣha is Pitta.

in this spot. Therefore, my secondary doṣha is Kapha.

The Dominant Dosha Quiz, Part 2: Vikṛti

Your vikriti is your current state of health. Please answer these questions based on how you feel now and, generally, how you've felt in the past 3-6 months.

Lately, I've noticed that my skin *

and hair are dryer than usual.

burns or itches and I have rashes, acne, or hives.

looks and feels clammy.

none of the above

Recently, *

my joints are painful especially with cold temperatures.

my joints are red, swollen, and feel hot.

my limbs feel heavy, weak, or numb.

none of the above.

In the last 6 months, *

others have commented on my weight loss or I feel too light.

I've been having hot flashes or night sweats.

I've gained weight that feels like too much for my body.

none of the above.

Lately, I've noticed that *

my libido increased or decreased dramatically.

my urine is dark yellow (without taking B-vitamins), orange or red.

I'm experiencing water retention in my body especially in my ankles or around my eyes.

none of the above

Recently, *

I feel restless and fidgety.

my body odor is stronger than usual or sour.

I have lung congestion, a cough, or mucus in my respiratory system.

none of the above

In the last 3-6 months, *

my eyes twitch or my hands feel shaky.

my eyes are bloodshot, itchy or burn.

I feel tired and groggy and slow to wake up in the morning even after getting a full night's sleep.

none of the above

Recently, *

my back, hips, or legs feel stiff.

I've been having sensations of heat in my belly or limbs.

I'm short of breath when I'm not exercising.

none of the above has occurred.

Lately, I've noticed that *

I feel exhausted especially in the afternoon.

I have a metallic or sour taste in my mouth or bad breath.

I have a thick white coating on my tongue when I wake up.

none of the above

In the previous 3-6 months, *

I feel more sensitive to windy or cold weather.

I'm having intense headaches at my temples, behind one or both eyes, at my sinuses or at the crown of my head.

I feel stuffy or have sinus congestion.

none of the above

Lately, I feel *

anxious or worried.

impatient, irritable, and/or critical.

mentally slow or dull.

none of the above

In the past few weeks or months, I've noticed that *

I am unable to fall or stay soundly asleep.

I'm having vivid, violent, or disturbing dreams.

I want to sleep more than is healthy for me.

none of the above

Recently, I *

am having a hard time focusing and my memory is not as good as usual.

feel frustrated at work and with those around me.

feel stuck and unable to change even though I know it's totally necessary.

none of the above

Lately, I've noticed that I have been feeling *

isolated and lonely.

frustrated at work and with those around me.

depressed and withdrawn.

none of the above

In the past few weeks or months, *

my mind is racing or I feel panicky and anxious when I wake up in the morning.

I have been craving an alcoholic drink at the end of my work day.

I have been eating sweets or comfort food to cope.

none of the above

Recently, I've been having *

bloating or gas.

frequent heartburn.

nausea or a sour stomach.

none of the above

Lately, I've noticed that my bowel movements have been *

dry, hard or constipated.

loose or tending towards diarrhea.

slow, soft, or sticky.

none of the above

Recently, my bowel movements have been *

alternating between loose stools and constipation.

burning.

feeling incomplete.

none of the above

I've noticed that lately I've been *

forgetting to eat.

craving meat, spicy or fried food.

craving sugar after I eat.

none of the above

Please answer the following if you menstruate or used to menstruate.

If this is not you, please skip the next 5 questions and go to the end of the quiz.

If you are currently using hormonal birth control, please answer the following questions while reflecting on what your cycle was like before using birth control.

During or around my menses, I experience

bloating, constipation or gas.

loose stools.

breast tenderness.

none of the above

Clear selection

I've noticed that

my hands and feet feel cold around my menses.

I'm having pimples or rashes near the time of my menses.

I feel swollen or puffy around my menses.

none of the above

Clear selection

I feel

exhausted or sensitive around my menses.

irritable, frustrated, or angry before or during my menses.

dull or sluggish around my menses.

none of the above

Clear selection

I have been

experiencing vaginal dryness.

noticing clots in my menses.

diagnosed with fibroids or ovarian cysts.

none of the above

Clear selection

I've noticed that

I crave sugar during my menses.

I crave chocolate around my menses.

I gain weight more easily.

none of the above

Clear selection

RESUME QUIZ HERE

Review Part 2: Vikṛti

Count which position you have the most answers in:

I have the most answers *

in this spot. Therefore, my dominant doṣha is Vāta.

in this spot. Therefore, my dominant doṣha is Pitta.

in this spot. Therefore, my dominant doṣha is Kapha.

I have the next greatest amount of answers *

in this spot. Therefore, my secondary doṣha is Vāta.

in this spot. Therefore, my secondary doṣha is Pitta.

in this spot. Therefore, my secondary doṣha is Kapha.

My dominant doṣha is *

My secondary doṣha is *

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