Self Analysis


Ayurveda Dosha Self- Test

Below is a self-test to determine one’s mental and physical constitution or dosha. Read the topics in bold in the left column and choose the best describes you (from the right three columns). Choose all columns that are applicable. Choose answer according to your total life experience, not based solely on how you feel the past few weeks or years. Add up the columns under the total sections.


Body
  Vata Pitta Kapha
Body Frame Thin Medium Large
Finger Nail Thin or cracking Medium,pink or soft Thick or white
Pulse 80-100 70-80 60-70
Weight Low or bony Medium or muscular Gains easily
Stool/move bowels Small, hard or gas Loose or burns Moderate or solid
Forehead size Small Medium Large
Appetite Variable Strong or sharp Constant or low
Eyes Small or unsteady Reddish or focused Wide or white
Voice Low or weak High or sharp Slow or silent
Lips Thin, dry or cracking Medium or soft Large or smooth
Speech Quick or talkative Moderate or argues Deep or tonal
Nature(which bothers you most) Cold or dry Heat and Sun Cold and damp
Sexual Habbit Variable or low Moderate or passionate Low or constant
Preferences Travel or nature Sports or politics Water or flower
Body Totals      



Mind
  Vata Pitta Kapha
Sleep Light Moderate Heavy or Deep
Temperament Nervous or fearful Impatient Easy going
Memory Quick to grasp ideas but soon forgets Sharp or clear Slow to learn but never forgets
Temperament Nervous or fearful Impatient Easy going
Faith/ Belief Radical or changing Leader, goal oriented Constant or loyal
Dreams Flying or anxious Fighting or in color Few or romantic
Emotions Enthusiastic, worries Warm, may be angry Calm or attached
Mind Quick or adaptable Penetrating or critical Slow or lethargic
Sexual habbit Variable or low Moderate or passionate Low or constant
Preferences Travel or nature Sports or politics Water or flower
Mind Totals