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Discover Your Dosha Type
1. Body Build:
A/ Tall or short, thin, bony
B/ Medium, average development, muscular
C/ Wide, stocky, stout, big, well-developed body
2. Weight:
A/ Low, protruding veins and bones, can’t keep weight on; may be heavy but with fluctuating weight and spongy tissues.
B/ Moderate, muscular; excess red meat and greasy foods add excess weight.
C/ Heavy, hard to keep weight off, obesity
3. Hair:
A/ Curly, brown, dry, coarse, sparse, full bodied
B/ Straight, blond or reddish, early gray or bald, soft, fine
C/ Oily, thick, very wavy, dark brown or black, lustrous, abundant
4. Complexion:
A/ Dull, darkish brown, lackluster
B/ Flushed, reddish, freckled, glowing, discoloration
C/ Pale, whitish
5. Lips:
A/ Thin, small, dry, unsteady, darkish, biting
B/ Medium, soft, red
C/ Large, thick, oily, smooth, firm, attractive
6. Nails:
A/ Thin or cracking
B/ Medium, pink, soft
C/ Thick or white, firm
7. Appetite/Food:
A/ Erratic, variable eats quickly, likes oily food
B/ Sharp, strong, likes cold food
C/ Low, constant, eats slowly, likes warm food
8. Disease Resistance:
A/ Poor, weak immune systems
B/ Moderate, infections, bleeding
C/ Good, strong immune system, consistent
9. Sexual Nature:
A/ Variable, strong desire but low energy
B/ Moderate, passionate
C/ Constant, low, devoted
10. Sensitivities to:
A/ Noise
B/ Bright lights
C/ Strong odors
11. Voice/Speaking:
A/ Low, weak, whining, monotone, quick, talkative, rambling, imaginative
B/ High, sharp, clear, precise, organized, detailed, orators, moderate, argumentative
C/ Deep, tonal, singers, slow, silent
12. Dreams/Sleep:
A/ Flying, running, fearful, light sleep
B/ Fighting, in color, moderately deep
C/ Romantic, water, few, heavy, deep sleep
13. Mind/Senses:
A/ Fear, anxiety, apathy, sorrow, delusion, unconsciousness, insomnia, needing heat, strongly dislikes cold things, loss of coordination indecisive
B/ Violent, delirious, dizzy, fainting, needing cold, poor senses, intoxicated, restlessness, heated head, impatient, hot tempered, critical
C/ Calm, lethargic, stupor, excessive sleep, slow perception, desires heat, dull, inert
14. Memory/Learning:
A/ Quick to grasp ideas-soon forgets
B/ Focused, penetrating, discriminating, goal oriented, learns best by reading and with visuals
C/ Slow to learn but never forgets, learns by association
15. Nature:
A/ Adaptable, quick, indecisive
B/ Penetrating, critical, intelligent
C/ Slow, steady, easy-going
16. Emotions:
A/ Anxious, nervous, or enthusiastic
B/ Warm, but can get angry, irritable, argumentative
C/ Calm, sentimental, attached
17. Habits:
A/ Travel, culture, humor, eccentric
B/ Politics, sports, dance, competitive
C/ Water sports, flowers, cosmetics, business, lazy
18. Memory:
A/ Understands ideas quickly, then forgets quickly
B/ Clear, sharp
C/ Slow to learn-but never forgets
Answers:
Most A: Your dominating dosha is Vata
Most B: Your dominating dosha is Pitta
Most C: Your dominating dosha is Kapha
Most A and B (equal): Your dominating doshas are Vata/Pitta
Most A and C (equal): Your dominating doshas are Vata/Kapha
Most B and C (equal): Your dominating doshas are Pitta/Kapha
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