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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

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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