Discover Your Dosha

 

Circle the description that best suits you, total the columns in each section,

then add them all up for a grand total. If more than one description fits you, circle them both.

We are typically one dominant dosha, with a prominent second.

 

Physical Characteristics

 

Physical build              Small                                       Average                       Large

Height                         Very short / tall                       Medium                       Tall / short & stocky

Weight                         Light, hard to gain                   Moderate                     Heavier, hard to lose

Bone                            Light, delicate                          Medium                       Large, broad, big hands

Joints                           Prominent, dry, knobby          Normal                        Big, well formed, lubricated

Muscle                        Slight, hard to gain bulk          Med. firm                    Plentiful

Skin                             Thin, dry, Ôalways coldÕ          Firm, soft, warm,        Thick, oily, cold to the touch

                                                                                    freckles/moles

Hair                             Thin, dark, kinky, curly           Fine, soft                     Thick, heavy, wavy, lustrous

Face shape                   Long, angular, small chin        Heart shaped               Large, round, full

Neck                            Thin, long or short                  Average                       Solid, thick, broad

Eye size                       Small                                       Average                      Large

Mouth size                  Small                                       Medium                       Large

Lips                             Thin, narrow, tight                  Average                       Big, full

 

                                   

                                    TOTAL ________                  TOTAL ________      TOTAL ________

 

 

Physiological Characteristics

 

Sweat                          Minimal                                   Profuse                        Moderate

Temp Pref.                  Craves warm                           Craves cool, cold         Dislikes cold

Sleep                           Light, fitful                              Sound but short           Deep & plentiful

Stools                          Irregular, hard, dry                  Regular, loose             Slow, painful

Activity level               Fidgets, always moving          Moderate                     Lackadaisical

Endurance                   Quickly spent                          Manages well              Good stamina

Intimacy                      Quickly spent, fantasizes         Strong, intense            Slow to initiate

Fertility                        Low                                         Average                       Good

Speech                         Fast                                         Sharp, clear, precise    Slow, labored

Thinking                      More ideas than action            Precise, logical            Calm, slow organizer

Memory                      Poor long term                        Good, quick                Good long term

Deep beliefs                Changes frequently                 Average                       Deep, steady

Emotions                     Hyper-vigilant                         Quickly frustrated       Possessive

Work                           Creative                                   Intellectual                   Caring

Lifestyle                      Erratic                                      Busy, but plans           Steady, regular

 

                                   

                                    TOTAL ________                  TOTAL ________      TOTAL ________

 

 

Add both sections:      TOTAL ________                  TOTAL ________      TOTAL ________                                         

 

 

You are:             VATA                        PITTA               KAPHA

 

 

 

 

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This questionnaire is provided for educational purposes. It is not medical advice, nor is it intended to

diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease, or replace the care of a qualified physician.