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Ayurveda
Dosha Questionnaire

When answering these questions, think as far back in your life as possible. This will be a very general way to understand what your Ayurvedic constitution is likely to be. Pick one dosha (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha) per category that best describes you regarding the attribute in the left hand-column. In some cases there may be more than one that applies.

Mental Profile

Mental Activity
Memory
Concentration
Ability to Learn
Dreams 
Sleep
Speech
Voice
Sharp, critical, aggressive
Generally good
Generally good
Moderate ability to grasp new information
Aggressive, fiery, adventurous
Sound, medium
Sharp, direct, strong
Medium pitched
Quick, active, restless
Short term
Weak
Quick to grasp concepts
Fearful, very active, flying
Light, interrupted
Quick, can miss words
High pitched
Calm, steady, slow, stable
Good long term
Very good
Slow to grasp new information
Water, romance, relationships
Sound, heavy, long
Slower, clear, melodious
Low pitched
VATA
Pitta
Kapha

Behavioral Profile

Eating speed
Hunger level
Food/Drink
Achieving goals
Giving/donations
Relationships
Sex drive
Works best
Medium
Sharp, can be strong
Prefers cold
Focused and driven
Gives nothing or large amounts infrequently
Intense
Moderate
Alone
Cool and dry
Medium
Saves, but big spender
Likes planning and organizing
Fast
Irregular
Prefers warm
Easily distracted
Gives small amounts
Many casual
Variable, low
Supervised
Warm and moist
Excites quickly
Doesn’t save, spends quickly
Dislikes routine
Slow
Can easily miss meals
Prefers dry and warm
Slow and steady
Gives regularly and generously
Long deep
Strong
In groups
Warm and dry
Slow to get excited
Saves regularly accumulates wealth
Works well with routine
VATA
Pitta
Kapha
Weather preference
Reaction to stress
Financial
Routine

Emotional Profile

Moods
Reacts to stress with
More sensitive to
When threatened tends to
Relationships with spouse/partner
Expresses
affections
When feelings hurt
Changes slowly
Anger
Not sensitive
Fight
Jealous
With Gifts
Argues
Denial
Outwardly self confident
Changes quickly
Fear
Own feelings
Run
Clingy
With Words
Cries
Anxiety
Timid
Steady, unchanging
Indifference
Others feelings
Make Peace
Secure
With Touch
Withdraws
Depression
Inner confidence
VATA
Pitta
Kapha
Emotional trauma causes
Confidence level

Physical Profile

Amount of hair
Hair Type
Hair color
Skin
Complexion
Eyes
Whites of Eyes
Teeth
Thinning
Straight, fine, premature graying
Auburn, reddish
Soft normal to oily, light, sunburns easily warm
Pink, red
Medium, green, hazed, almond-shaped
Yellow or red
Small-medium
Medium
Many during day, soft to normal
Profuse
Average
Dry, frizzy, thin, dark
Light brown, blond
Dry, rough or both, dark/sallow, tans easily, cold
Darker
Small, brown, gray, violet, unusual color
Blue/brown
Very large or very small
Thin, hard to gain
Dry, hard, thin, easily constipated
Scanty
Thick
Oily, wavy, thick
Dark brown, black
Oily, moist, fair, thick, cool
Pale-white
Large, dark, blue
Glossy/white
Medium-large
Heavy, easy to gain
Heavy, slow, thick, regular
Moderate
VATA
Pitta
Kapha
Weight
Elimination
Sweat
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