SECTION 1 • Ayurveda Dosha Mind-Body Quizpart one


INSTRUCTIONS: (Please read carefully!) Rank each characteristic with either 5, 3, or 1. For each row, use each number one time. Each row should add up to 9. VATA TOTAL, PITTA TOTAL, and KAPHA TOTAL should add up to 90.


5 = Most accurately represents me 3 = Secondarily represents me 1 = Rarely represents me EXAMPLE


3 Vata CHARACTERISTICS FRAME VATA


I am thin, lanky and slender with prominent joints and thin muscles.


WEIGHT EYES COMPLEXION HAIR JOINTS


LOW; I may forget to eat or have a tendency to lose weight.


My eyes are small and active.


My skin is dry, rough or thin.


My hair is dry, brittle or frizzy.


My joints are thin and prominent and have a tendency to crack.


SLEEP PATTERN BODY TEMPERATURE TEMPERAMENT UNDER STRESS... TOTAL


I am a light sleeper with a tendency to awaken easily.


My hands and feet are usually cold and I prefer warm environments.


I am lively and enthusiastic by nature. I like to change.


I become anxious and/or worried.


____ VATA TOTAL 5 Pitta PITTA


I have a medium, symmetrical build with good muscle development


MODERATE; it is easy for me to gain or lose weight if I put my mind to it.


I have a penetrating gaze.


My skin is warm, reddish in color and prone to irritation.


My hair is fine with a tendency towards early thinning or graying.


My joints are loose and flexible.


I am a moderately sound sleeper, usually needing less than eight hours to feel rested.


I am usually warm, regardless of the season, and prefer cooler environments.


I am purposeful and intense. I like to convince.


I become irritable and/or aggressive.


_____ PITTA TOTAL 1 Kapha KAPHA


I have a large, round or stocky build. My frame is broad, stout or thick.


HEAVY; I gain weight easily and have difficulty losing it.


I have large pleasant eyes.


My skin is thick, moist and smooth.


I have abundant, thick and oily hair.


My joints are large, well knit and padded.


My sleep is deep and long. I tend to awaken slowly in the morning.


I am adaptable to most temperatures but do not like cold, wet days.


I am easy going and accepting. I like to support.


I become withdrawn and/or reclusive.


_____ KAPHA TOTAL To take Part 2 of the Dosha quiz, visit chopra.com/part2. 5


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