Dosha Survey

Directions: Below is a list of physical and mental attributes of each dosha. Please enter a 1 if the condition applies to you, or a 0 (zero) if it does not apply to you. At the end, the sum from each category will estimate your dominant dosha(s).

All boxes must be filled before a total will appear.

Questions on Vata

Thin frame

Prominent Joints

Very tall or short

Flat chested

Weight at middle of body
Chilly
Dry kinky hair
Small Dry Eyes
Joint pain or joint instability
Variable appetite/thirst
 

Variable energy

Talks fast or a lot

Indecisive

Learns fast, but forgets
Enthusiastic, joyful
Restless, Active
Sensitive to noise, lights
Creative, artistic
Intuitive
Introspective

Loses weight

Constipation

Excess gas

Restless/active

Chronic pain

Light sleeper/insomnia

Anxious/fearful

Drug use/abuse

Panic attacks

Psychic

Your Vata Total:
Note*- If error message appears, please check all above boxes making sure all have either a "1" or a "0" entered.



Questions on Pitta

Medium build

Athletic

Warm-blooded

Oily, soft skin

Freckles/pimples

Prematurely gray

Straight fine hair

Eyes red or yellow

Pink, pliable nails

Excessive hunger/thirst

Words sharp/concise

Competitive

Intelligent/perceptive

Keen memory

Irritable/impatient

Controlling

Jealous

Courageous

Organized/efficient

Successful

Rashes

Excess sweat

Gastritis/ulcers

High blood pressure

Excess bleeding

Eats hot spices

Drinks alcohol to excess

Anger/violent temper

Sleep sound/short

Body odor

 

 

 

Your Pitta Total:
Note*- If error message appears, please check all above boxes making sure all have either a "1" or a "0" entered.


Questions of Kapha

Thick, wide frame

Good Stamina

Strong

Well-lubricated joints

Weight in hips/thighs

White, even teeth

Thick lustrous hair

Large eyes

Slow/regular bowels

Thick oily cool skin

Slow speech

Calm

Responsible

Steady faith

Slow memory, but prolonged

Stubborn

Forgiving

Empathic

Nurturing/maternal

Loyal

Over sleeps

Overeats/ or loss of appetite

Excess mucus

Water retention

Overweight

Lazy/inert

Greedy

Complacent

Depressed

Chilly

 

 

 

 

 

Your Kapha Total:
Note*- If error message appears, please check all above boxes making sure all have either a "1" or a "0" entered.

Analysis
This survey will give you an indication of your dominant dosha(s). Most people score high for 2 doshas and low for the other dosha. Others will score high for one dosha and low for the other two -- this shows a strong constitution for that dominant dosha. Finally, some people score equally high on all 3 doshas.

Dominance
Knowing your ayurvedic constitution can help you understand yourself better. No one of the three doshas are better or more favorable than the others. Therefore, knowing yourself -- your tendencies, behaviors, strengths, and weaknesses -- can help you live a happier and healthier life. Please see the December 2004 Ezine for more information on the doshas.

 
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