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What is Your Dosha?! Ananda Quiz What you need: A pen and paper, as well as yourself! How the Quiz Works: Write down or just simply recall which of the three doshas you choose for each answer. Keep a running tally as to which dosha you have most frequently answered. Example Quiz Score : Vata: [...]
March 29 2018
What you need: A pen and paper, as well as yourself!
How the Quiz Works: Write down or just simply recall which of the three doshas you choose for each answer. Keep a running tally as to which dosha you have most frequently answered.
Example Quiz Score :
Vata: _10_ Pitta: _5_ Kapha: _5_ (Vatta dosha with a mixture of Pitta and Kapha so I should try the Vata blend to balance my dosha.)
1.) What is Your Body Structure?
__ Vata – Taller or shorter than average, thin or lanky build.
__ Pitta – Medium height, moderately developed physique.
__ Kapha – Stout heavy set, well-developed physique solidly built.
2.) What is your weight?
__ Vata – Lightweight or variable, weight gain or loss fluid.
__ Pitta – Moderate weight good muscle tone.
__ Kapha – Heavy, firm, possibly overweight.
3.) Skin Complexion type.
__ Vata – Dull, brown, greyish hue, darker overall
__ Pitta – Moderate, red or flushed, glowing.
__ Kapha – White, firm, not red often.
4.) Skin texture and temperature
__ Vata – Dry, coarse, rough, thin.
__ Pitta- Warm, moist, clammy, freckles, acne.
__ Kapha – Pale, thick-skinned, soggy, soft, smooth.
5.) Hair Type
__ Vata – Dry, Coarse, Stiff, Messy
__ Pitta – Fine, Soft, More tendency to bald or grey.
__ Kapha – Oily, thick, wavy, in abundance.
6.) Face Type
__ Vata – Small, prone to wrinkles, thin.
__ Pitta – Sharp distinct features, medium size.
__ Kapha – Round, soft, large.
7.) Eye Shape and Type
__ Vata – Small, dry, may be prone to blinking, moves erratically or twitches
__ Pitta – Medium, inflamed, piercing, sensitive to light.
__ Kapha – Wide, prominent, deep.
8.) Joints
__ Vata – Dry, popping or cracking often.
__ Pitta – Soft, loose, may become inflamed.
__ Kapha – Thick sturdy joints.
9.) Leg structure
__ Vata – Thin, long or short (either extreme) bony.
__ Pitta – Medium sized, average muscle tone and or strength.
__ Kapha – Large, stocky, sturdy.
10.) Nail Type
__ Vata – Thin, brittle, easily cracked, bitten.
__ Pitta – Soft, pink, well developed and defined.
__ Kapha – Smooth, thick, large, white.
11.) Appetite description
__ Vata – Erratic, irregular bowels and digestion, varied hunger.
__ Pitta – Strong appetite, irritated if not on a schedule.
__ Kapha – Consistent appetite, slow metabolism, stress eater.
12.) Circulation and blood flow
__ Vata – Poor circulation, varied, cold hands and feet, cold overall
__ Pitta – Great circulation, constantly warm.
__ Kapha – Slow circulation, cool to medium hands and feet, warm body overall.
13.) Activity/Disposition
__ Vata – Fast, easily accepting of change in routine, erratic, hyper.
__ Pitta – Motivated, goal driven, competitive, aggressive.
__ Kapha – Slow, deliberate, calm, steady.
14.) Disease tendency
__ Vata – Prone to the nervous system, exhaustion, arthritis, aches, and pains, intestinal disorders, emotional disorder.
__ Pitta – Prone to fevers, infections
__ Kapha – Susceptible to mucus related diseases, respiratory problems, depression.
15.) Resistance and immune system
__ Vata – Variable, weaker immune system, sporadically sick.
__ Pitta – Medium resistance, prone to infection and inflammation conditions.
__ Kapha – High resistance, generally strong immune system.
16.) Medication interactions
__ Vata – Rapid and varied interactions to medications, low doses needed.
__ Pitta – Medium dose amount, and average interactions with medication.
__ Kapha – High dosage needed, slow reaction to drugs.
17.) Voice and tone
__ Vata – Deeper voice, weak, grating, dry mouth.
__ Pitta – Sharp, penetrating, possibly high pitched.
__ Kapha – Soothing, deep, good tone.
18.) Speech and diction
__ Vata – Quick sporadic, talkative.
__ Pitta – Convincing, intense, argumentative, forceful.
__ Kapha – Quiet, direct, slow.
19.) Sleep
__ Vata – Light sleeper, may struggle with sleep, worried.
__ Pitta – Medium sleeper, can easily return to sleep when woken.
__ Kapha – Heavy sleeper, deep sleeper, sleep not restful.
20.) Sensitivity and your surroundings
__ Vata – Sensitive to the wind, cold, and dry air.
__ Pitta – Sensitive to heat, fire, can be frustrated with too much sun.
__ Kapha – Sensitive to cold, damp, foggy area, enjoys the sun.
Example Quiz Score :
Vata: _10_ Pitta: _5_ Kapha: _5_ (Vatta dosha with a mixture of Pitta and Kapha so I should try the Vata blend to balance my dosha.)
PITTA:
Elements: Fire and Water
Balancing Nature of the Oil: Cooling and Soothing
Season: Summer
Characteristics of a Pitta: Medium build as well as height. They are prone to acne and moles; Pittas a fiery, passionate, intense competitive personality. Tend to be intolerant of the heat.
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