Discover your Body-Type Maharishi AyurvedaTM In Ayurveda a combination of three principle energies, or Doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) determines body-type and influences physical and mental wellbeing. To discover your body-type take the following questionaire. Please answer honestly, there is no right or wrong. If you are unsure ask someone close to you for their opinion. If you find it easier, feel free to print the questionaire and complete it in your own time.
Tick the description most appropriate to you and then total your results:
CHARACTERISTIC
VATA
PITTA
KAPHA
Type of Hair
dry
fine, thinning, reddish, prematurely grey
thick, oily
Skin
dry, rough
soft, ruddy(red)
oily, moist
Physical activity
quick
precise and orderly
slow and relaxed
Mental activity
quick mind, restless,
imaginative
sharp intellect, efficient,
perfectionist
calm, steady, stable
Individual nature
enthusiastic, vivacious, excitable
precise, orderly, forceful
placid, calm, serene
Memory
quick to learn,
quick to forget
good general memory
good long-term
memory
Weather
aversion to cold weather
aversion to hot weather
aversion to damp, cool weather
Sleep
interrupted, light sleep
sound, medium length
sound, long,
heavy sleep
Reactions to Stress
excites easily, anxious, worried
angers easily,
irritated, critical
not easily ruffled stubborn
Body size
small frame
medium frame
gain weight easily
Hunger
irregular
sharp
can skip meals easily
Walk
quick
determined
slow and steady
Moods
change quickly
intense, slowly
changing
steady, non-changing
TOTALS Total each column to discover your dominant Dosha/s*.
