Dosha Type

Answer 10 questions to determine your Ayurvedic constitution (prakriti). Choose the answer that best describes you for most of your life, not just right now.

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1.Body frame

Slim, light, hard to gain weightMedium, muscular, easy to maintain weightLarge, solid frame, easy to gain weight

2.Skin type

Dry, thin, prone to flakingSensitive, prone to redness, warmOily, thick, smooth, cool

3.Hair

Fine, dry, curly or wavyMedium, fine, early greying or thinningThick, dense, oily, wavy

4.Digestion

Irregular, bloating, constipation or loose stoolsStrong, sharp appetite, heartburn, aciditySlow, steady, easy to skip meals

5.Sleep

Light, interrupted, hard to fall asleepModerate, wake mid-night, vivid dreamsDeep, long, hard to wake up

6.Energy level

Erratic: bursts of energy followed by fatigueHigh and steady, I am goal-orientedEven, slow to start but high endurance

7.Emotional reaction to stress

Anxiety, worry, fear of the unknownIrritability, anger, drive to controlWithdrawal, apathy, holding grudges

8.Memory type

Quick to learn, quick to forgetSharp and precise, good with detailsSlow to learn, but retains information long

9.Weather preference

Dislike cold and wind, prefer warmthDislike heat, prefer cool climatesDislike damp and cold, prefer warm dry climates

10.Pace of action

Fast, unpredictable, change plans oftenDecisive, methodical, goal-focusedSlow, deliberate, prefer stability