Dosha Quiz
Find Out Where You Are Out Of Balance & How To Get Back In Balance.
Restoring your Health by determining Which Dosha is Out of Balance
Introduction
The most important factor that determines your healthiest choices (diet, lifestyle) is an understanding of which of the three are out of balance in your body and mind. This is called your vikruti in Ayurveda. When your vikruti has been restored to a state of balance, you will return to your natural constitution. This is called your prakruti.
Your constitution (prakruti) establishes your tendencies. While it is important to understand your constitution, it is even more important that you understanding your vikruti (current state). In Ayurveda, the choices a person makes is always based on vikruti first and prakruti second.
Instructions
The worksheet /quiz below will help you to determine the state of your doshas. Note each symptom that you experience. Give the symptom 1 point if it is mild, 2 points if it is moderate and 3 points if it is severe. Then add up the numbers in each column. The dosha with the highest number indicates your primary doshic imbalance. If the number in two columns are close, you have a dual dosha imbalance. If all three numbers are close, you have a tridosha imbalance.
Please note that any online dosha quiz has limitations. Nothing can replace an evaluation by a competent practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine. This online quiz however will give you are an excellent head start as you begin your journey to take optimum care of yourself.
This quiz was adapted from the book:Healing Your Life; Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda by Dr. Marc Halpern.
AyBo Digestion Dosha Quiz
| Vata | Pitta | Kapha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetite | Variable hunger level, snacks/eats frequently, sometimes forgets to eat | Strong appetite, eats 3x/day and never skips meals | Slow but steady appetite, eats 2–3x/day |
| Feeling after a Skipped Meal | Light-headed, anxious or overwhelmed | Hangry | Unbothered |
| Digestion (After Eating) | Gas or bloating | Heartburn or acidity | Heavy or sleepy |
| Elimination | 1x/day, sometimes skips | 2–3x/day, usually with regularity and ease | 1x/day with no straining or difficulty |
| Consistency of Bowel Movement | Dry and hard, may strain or push, pellet-like | Well-formed, sometimes loose and may burn | Usually well-formed, slow, sometimes bulky |
| Body Temperature | Cold, especially hands and feet | Warm | Unbothered but generally cool |
| Sleep | Difficulty falling asleep, wakes easily | Good quality, awakens easily | Difficulty awakening, deep and long sleep |
| Reaction to Stress | Worried or overwhelmed | Irritable, but rises to the challenge | Reclusive and withdrawn |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Your Next Step
Now that you know your vikruti, it’s time to take the actions that will restore your balance. Here we provide you with two resources and some general tips to gain more guidance.
Resources
Receive an Ayurvedic Consultation and work with a practitioner who can provide you with the guidance and support you need to make the necessary diet and lifestyle changes to heal your life. (Book An Ayurvedic Consultation)
Read Healing Your Life: Lesson on the Path of Ayurveda. In this book, Dr. Marc Halpern will help you learn the diet and lifestyle steps to take to restore proper balance and support your healing journey. (Click here)
Tips For Each Dosha
Vata dosha imbalances requires greater rest, warmth, deeper nourishment, and regular routines. A vata pacifying diet should be followed that build ojas (stamina, endurance)
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