Ayurvedic Test

Your ayurvedic test should reveal your dosha body-mind type.

Answer the following ayurvedic test sections, keeping in mind that the answer relates to your whole life, even to childhood.

There are basically three ayurveda body-mind types: Vata - Pitta - Kapha

Make a note of your answers to each section. At the end, count up your V's P's and K's.

You may discover that you gravitate to two of the selections in a question. Count them both.

The ayurveda dosha that is dominant in you is the one that has the most points at the end of this ayurvedic test.

However, it may indicate which dosha is out of balance rather than your true dosha. More about this in the monthly E-zine.

Ayurveda is a learning process. Introduce this test to others and discuss the doshas and body types.

To discover characteric traits for each Ayurveda body type, click on the following headings:

• Vata Dosha

• Pitta Dosha

• Kapha Dosha

This free-info-website can help you. Once you've determined what dosha you are, or the imbalance you have, check out our healthy ayurvedic diet recipes.

Scroll to the end for details on essential oils, aromatherapy, and yoga exercises for each dosha

V -- I'm flexible and optimistic

P -- I'm practical, intense, and ambitious

K -- I'm peaceful, relaxed, and calm

V -- friends describe me as enthusiastic, changeable, and irregular

P -- independent, friendly, has courage

K -- compassionate, deliberate, good intentions

V -- I skip meals and forget to eat

P -- may like salads, feels the need to eat regularly

K -- feels healthier when not snacking, but has a constant appetite

V -- I initiate things

P -- I lead, and love to set goals

K -- nurturing, patient, and grounding

V -- skin is naturally dry, flaky, and cool to the touch

P -- sun-sensitive, freckles, moles, and warm to the touch

K -- thick, oily skin, and soft to the touch

V -- hair is black, brown, coarse, brittle

P -- fine, reddish, blond, early graying and balding

K -- black, brown, wavy, curly, thick hair

V -- I walk quickly

P -- I walk purposefully

K -- I walk slowly

V -- I work best in spurts

P -- I can push myself too hard

K -- I have great stamina once I get going

V -- my memory is quick but not to good long term

P -- average memory, work in pictures

K -- slow to remember but very good long term

V -- I like to think, my mind tends toward restlessness

P -- accurate and organized thinking

K -- slow, methodical, like to mull things over

V -- I'm filled with ideas but I tend not to follow through

P -- good at manifesting ideas

K -- I function best in a business office

Note: remember to answer each Ayurvedic test question relating to your whole life so far

V -- anxiety, worry, tense, insecure

P -- aggressive, fiery, irritable

K -- dull, slow, lethargic

V -- eyes are small, dry - black, brown, hazel

P -- bright eyes, sensitive to light - green, blue, gray

K -- big eyes, calming, loving - blue

V -- irregular teeth with receding gums

P -- medium sized teeth, sharp, with tender gums

K -- strong, big, white teeth, with healthy gums

V -- hands are smaller or larger, longer fingers, cool and dry

P -- medium hands, warm, pink, may be sweaty

K -- larger hands, thicker fingers, cool

V -- nails are brittle, dry, rough

P -- pink nails, good cuticles, flexible

K -- thick, shiny, healthy nails

V -- small or very long bones

P -- average size bones

K -- larger, denser bone structure

V -- taller or shorter than most

P -- average height

K -- average to tall

V -- long, slender muscles, you can see tendons

P -- average developed muscles

K -- well developed, stocky, solid, large chest

V -- easily lose weight

P -- able to lose or gain

K -- easily gain weight

V -- adipose or fat sits around my waist

P -- evenly spread over body

K -- hips, thighs, and butt

V -- shortness of breath, may be hyper

P -- headaches

K -- denial and complacent

V -- my dreams are of running, flying, and fear

P -- my dreams are passionate and angry

K -- romance and water

V -- I talk fast, often, and talkative

P -- detailed and clear speech

K -- monotoned, melodic with moment of silence

V -- lips are dry, thin, dark

P -- soft, pink, red

K -- larger, thicker, pale

V -- I have narrow hips

P -- medium hips

K -- wider hips

V -- my lifestyle is highly active

P -- active

K -- mostly inactive

V -- I waste money on quick buys

P -- I spend money on luxuries and can save

K -- thrifty, save lots of money, can be extravagant on food

V -- wants frequent sex, very high or very low drive

P -- passionate, domineering, frequent

K -- loyal, devoted, and infrequent

V -- answers this ayurvedic test quickly

P -- wants to give the perfect answer

K -- mulls over each ayurvedic test question for a while

V -- I dislike weather that is cold, windy, dry. I enjoy the heat

P -- I dislike weather that is hot and humid. i enjoy winter

K -- I dislike weather that is cold and damp. I tolerate extremes

V -- flexible joints that crack a lot

P -- flexible, strong

K -- larger joints that move in balance

V -- I'm unsure making decisions

P -- a born decision maker, quick and decisive

K -- I make deliberate decisions after mulling over the facts

V -- I'm prone to worry, anxiety, mood swings and emotional

P -- I get irritated and angry very easily

K -- I stay calm and slow to anger

V -- I love traveling, art, and esoteric subjects

P -- I love sports, politics, and luxurious things

K -- I love good food and beverages

Note: remember to answer each Ayurvedic test question relating to your whole life so far

V -- I walk with a fast pace

P -- I walk with a medium speed but intense

K -- I walk slowly and steadily

V -- when threatened, I become fearful and anxious

P -- angry, fighting spirit

K -- withdraws, happy with status quo

V -- I like the tastes of oily, sweet, heavy, soupy, salt, and sour

P -- sweet, light, warm, bitter, and astringent

K -- low-fat, dry, and pungent

V -- I generally eat quickly

P -- moderately fast

K -- slow eater

V -- my sleep is often interrupted and light

P -- sound, moderate sleeper

K -- deep, long sleep, enjoying over 8 to 10 hours

V -- I'm sensitive to noise

P -- I'm sensitive to bight lights

K -- I'm sensitive to strong odors

V -- I learn quickly but can lose focus

P -- I'm focused, ask questions, and finish what I start

K -- take my time and methodical

V -- I learn by listening

P -- I learn by reading or other visual aids

K -- I learn by associating it with a another memory or thing

V -- I'm lively and active

P -- determined

K -- I'm easy going

V -- I like different kinds of people

P -- I choose friends based on their values

K -- loyal friend, slow to make new friends

V -- shoulder are narrow, may slope forward

P -- medium build

K -- broader shoulders, rounder ribcage

V -- I'm prone to headaches, muscle and joint pain

P -- I'm mainly suffer from digestive issues and inflammatory disorders

K -- I have sinus issues, prone to diabetes and weight problems

V -- I drive to work/pick up the kids using different routes

P -- I can be an aggressive driver because of time, and always seeking the best route

K -- I love going to work/supermarket the same way, parking in the same spot

V -- I tend to use the words: hearing, listening, touching

P -- I use: seeing, sight, I saw

K -- words I use are: taste, smell, aroma

Congratulations!

Add up your V's P's and K's from the Ayurvedic test.

The ayurveda dosha that is dominant in you is the one that has the most checks.

You may have another dosha that is close, or you may have all three pretty even.

Sometimes, an individual can come out Vata, but in reality they are a Kapha. This shows there may be an imbalance and a weak immune system.

Introduce this test to others and discuss yours and their dosha body-mind types.

This free-info-website can help you. Once you've determined what dosha you are from the ayurvedic test, or the imbalance you have, check out our healthy ayurvedic diet recipes. They'll help to bring you and your doshas back into balance, thus an environment that does not breed disease.

Here's a catalog of yoga exercises and poses for each ayurveda body-mind type.

Click on each one for details...

Vata: hatha yoga poses for balance and meditation

Pitta: yoga vinyasa exercises

Kapha: yoga positions for hip and leg strength

With the results of your Ayurvedic Test, you can customize the essential oils you use.

Here's a catalog of aromatherapy associated with each ayurvedic dosha

Vata: calming and warming

clove, frankincense, geranium, lavender, orange, rose, ylang ylang

Pitta: cooling and soothing

fennel, jasmine, mint, rose, sandalwood, vetiver

Kapha: warming and invigorating

basil, cinnamon, coriander, eucalyptus, juniper, lemon, rosemary

This Ayurvedic Test is a great reference for your family as well.

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