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This questionnaire allows you to automatically calculate your dominant Dosha ("type"). As you can read in the introduction, your dominant Dosha defines everything about who you are, from the kind of skin you may have to the way you handle awkward social situations. For every question choose the answer that describes you best. Then, click on the calculate button to find out your Dosha.

1. Physique
I am taller (or shorter) than average and thin with a rather under-developed physique.
I am average in height with a moderately developed physique.
I am thick, large, broad, with a well-developed physique.
   
2. Weight
I am thin; my bones tend to be prominent (knuckles, elbows, knees, facial bones, etc.) .
I am of moderate weight with a slight tendency toward overweight
I am heavy and easily tend towards overweight or obesity.
   
3. Hair
My hair is two or more of these: dry, kinky, curly, coarse, black, dark brown
My hair is two or more of these: Red, light brown, blond, soft, fine, prone to premature gray or balding.
My hair is two or more of these: Thick, oily, wavy, medium to dark brown.
   
4. Teeth
My teeth are two or more of these: crooked, large, protruding, with large spaces, with receding gums.
My teeth are two or more of these: medium-sized, yellowish, gums bleed easily
My teeth are large, straight, and white
   
5. Eyes
Small, dry, brown and I tend to blink alot.
Sharp, penetrating, green, blue, or gray, with reddish or yellowish sclerae
Large, attractive, charming, with white sclerae, brown or deep blue
   
6. Eyebrows
Thin, not bushy, dry, and firm to touch.
Medium in all respects
Thick, bushy, oily, soft.
   
7. Nose
Thin, small, bumpy, and slightly crooked
Medium-sized, reddish, large pores
Large but proportionate, oily, thick
   
8. Lips
Thin, can be dry or chapped, darkish, and somewhat unsteady.
Medium, soft, pink
Thick, moist, large, smooth, firm
   
9. Shoulders
Not very broad or thick and down-sloping
Medium
Thick, broad, firm
   
10. Chest
Thin and not muscular; breasts are small (women).
Medium in all respects
Muscular, thick, over-developed, breasts are large
   
11. Arms
Thin, long, and the bones are prominent.
Medium, strong and wiry
Large, thick, and well-developed
   
12. Hands
Cool, dry, and well-lined, sometimes tremulous, knuckles prominent.
Medium, warm, pink, moist, soft
Large, thick, long, well developed, knuckles smooth.
   
13. Calves
Small and firm
Moderately firm and long
Long, firm, shapely, rounded
   
14. Feet
Small, dry, cool, and rough
Medium-sized, soft, warm, pink
Large, thick, solid, moist
   
15. Nails
Dry, small, tend to chip or crack, darkish, surface rough
Pinkish, medium-sized, soft
Large, thick, smooth, white, hard
   
16. Joints
Thin, prominent, dry, and make cracking sounds, prone to fracture
Medium, soft, loose, prone to sprains
Large, thick well-knit, strong
   
17. Bowel Movements
Hard, dry, accompanied by gas, tendency towards constipation
Regular, tends towards loose and soft or diarrhea, abundant,
Regular, large, oily
   
18. Urine
Small amounts very frequently throughout the day.
Abundant, deep yellow, occasionally slightly burning
Moderate, concentrated
   
19. Perspiration
Scanty, no strong odor
Profuse, strong odor
Moderate, sweet odor
   
20. Appetite
Unpredictable and erratic; I sometimes am not hungry at mealtimes and very hungry between meals
Sharp, acutely aware of mealtimes, dislikes delaying meals, enjoys and can digest large quantities of food
Constant, can miss a meal comfortably, feels best with smaller quantities of food.
   
21. Activity Pattern
I perform activities very quickly, I can become distracted easily or may not always complete things I begin
I perform activities intensely and efficiently; I am a perfectionist; I am likely to become aggravated if interrupted or encounter difficulties
I do things slowly, deliberately, and calmly
   
22. Learning Pattern
I seem to learn new things very quickly; I can forget things I don’t use them for a while
I learn moderately quickly after hearing new material two or three times
It takes me a little longer to really learn things, but once learned I never forget
   
23. Immunity
Low, I get minor illnesses fairly often
Moderate, I usually do not get sick
High, I seem resistant to disease
   
24. Disease Pattern
Fatigue, nervous system, insomnia, weakness, dryness
Fevers, inflammations, ulcers, skin conditions
Congestion, respiratory conditions, benign growths, obesity
   
25. Speech
I tend to talk alot and show enthusiasm in my speech by nature
Argumentative, precise, convincing, sharp, direct speech
Slow, sometimes monotonous, low-pitched, rhythmic speech
   
26. Social
More often than not I am insecure and nervous in new social situations
I am outgoing and usually assertive and accessible around people
I usually do more listening than speaking in new situations, but people are attracted to me nonetheless.
   
27. Gait
I usually walk quicker than most people with short light steps
Stable, purposeful pace at moderate speed
Slow, unhurried, and graceful strides
   
28. Voice
Low volume, hoarse, vibrato, cracking, not really deep or resonant
Sharp, loud, captures attention
Pleasant, deep, harmonious, deep, resonant
   
29. Temperament
nervous, changeable, never seems to be content.
always seems to be struggling, achieving; highly self-motivated.
Usually happy, slow to desire or see the need for change.
   
30. Sleep
Often light or interrupted, insomnia, 5-7 hours per night
Sound, 6-8 hours per night
Deep, uninterrupted, difficulty waking
   
31. Memory
Short, forgets relatively easily.
Average, clear on details
Long
   
32. Concentration
Easily distracted
Rarely distracted, intensely engaged
Moderate levels of concentration
   
33. Truthfulness
Will often harmlessly lie to avoid uncomfortable situations
Usually tells the truth
Never lies, there is no reason to ever do this
   
34. Will Power
Weak, I often start out very determined but later give in.
Moderate, I am very self-critical when I fail to follow through
Strong, if I make a decision I stay with it.
   
35. Spiritual Reading/Study
I go through periods of interest and periods when I lose interest.
I have surprising discipline and constancy in spiritual matters.
I have never really pursued any spiritual avenues.
   
36. Emotional Reaction to Stress
Fearful, anxious and worried
Anger, aggressiveness, irritability, demanding, uncompromising
Complacent, steady, calmly seeks solutions, may become depressed
   
37. Mental Tendency
Questions everything, theorizes as to the cause of events, creative
Discriminating, judging, suspicious
Logical, stable, reasonable, slow to evaluate
   
38. Forgiveness
I forgive and forget easily and often.
It takes me a very long time to forgive; I tend to hold grudges.
I understand that people make mistakes; it rarely upsets me.
   
39. Love
I fall in and out love easily
I have had relatively few but intensely passionate love affairs.
I feel I am hungry for love and affection; longterm relationships.
   
40. Dreams
Flying, running, fear, searching, traveling
Passion, violence, light, anger, jealousy, the sun, colors
Romance, water, ocean, sadness, empathy
   
41. Sex Drive
Frequent desire, low stamina
Moderate desire, dominating, passionate
Cyclical, sometimes insatiable, excellent stamina
   
42. Hygiene
Very clean and neat, intolerant of sloppiness, uncleanness
Moderately clean, but secondary to other concerns
Can be dirty and sloppy for periods of time
   
43. Work Habits
Selfless, often volunteers to help out
Works intensely, especially to achieve personal goals
Procrastinates, sometimes lazy, takes time to complete projects.
   
44. Recreation
Exercise, travel, movies, dancing, parties, skating, visiting friends
Attending sporting events, competitive athletics, reading, building or repairing, woodworking, playing musical instruments
Attending concerts, dining out, television, sleep, sex, food, literature.
   
45. Financial Behavior
Spends impulsively, spends on trifles, feels poor
Spends moderately, enjoys luxuries, gourmet meals
Frugal, saves money, spends freely on food, entertainment
   
46. Weather Intolerance
Cold, windy, dry
Hot, humid
Cold, damp, rain
   
47. Disease Tendency
Nervous system, pain, mental instability, arthritis, fatigue, weakness, hearing loss
Febrile illness, inflammations, infections, skin disorders, heart disease, ulcer disease, hemorrhoids, alcoholism
Respiratory diseases (bronchitis, asthma), obesity, high cholesterol, sinusitis
   
48. Pulse
Rapid, thready, light,
Bounding, strong, superficial
Slow, broad, strong
   
49. Tongue
Thin, surface with several or more furrows, dark pink, blue-tinged (especially on undersurface).
Moderately thick, reddish especially near the tip, moist
Thick, whitish coating, pink
   


Number of  Vata    

Number of  Pitta     

Number of  Kapha 

By analyzing the scores for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha you can determine your Ayurvedic Constitutional type. Although there are only three doshas, they can combine in ten possible ways to give ten possible Constitutional Types. Yours is indicated below.

Your Constitutional Type is 

Congratulations ! You have finally found your Dosha Type. Keep Checking your Dosha Type every 3 months. Now that you know your Dosha,
you may email us with your questions (give details about symptoms/problems you suffer from!) and then we can suggest some Ayurvedic changes to your lifestyle as well as some natural kitchen remedies.

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