Ayurvedic constitution
Underneath you will find a list of qualities which will help you to define the constitution (dosha) of a person.
Select one of the 3 options that is closer to you.
SKIN
1. Dry, rough, thin, dark, cold hands, cold feet
2. Moist, warm, smooth, oily, rosy, freckles, easily irritated
3. Soft, cool, thick, pale, can feel a bit damp
SKIN CARE
1. Loves moisturiser
2. Prefers oil
3. Prefers rich cream
BODY WEIGHT
1. Low, tendency to be underweight
2. Medium, even
3. Tendency to accumulate weight
SLEEP
1. Light, disturbed, insomnia
2. Good, short
3. Deep, heavy, long
DIGESTION
1. Irregular, lower abdominal dissention
2. Quick, good, creates heat and activity
3. Slow, creates mucus, upper abdominal dissention
APPETITE
1. Variable, grazer
2. Intense, regular
3. Slow, steady
THIRST
1. Variable, likes hot
2. High, likes cool
3. Low
NATURE OF THE MIND
1. Active, unfocused, creative
2. Sharp, fast, clear
3. Slow, dull
EMOTIONS
1. Creative, excitable, sensitive, anxiety, fear
2. Passion, enthusiasm, compassion, anger
3. Love, giving, attachment
MEMORY
1. Good short term, poor long term
2. Precise
3. Slow recall, good long term
INTELLECT
1. Quick and erratic
2. Clear, accurate, critical
3. Slow and solid
PREFERED CLIMATE
1. Warm and humid weather, dislikes cold
2. Cooler weather, dislikes very hot
3. Warm and dry weather, dislikes cold and wet
NATURE OF THE BODY
1. Active, fidgety, low endurance and stamina
2. Moderate movement, tendency to overheat
3. Slow, sluggish, good stamina
BODY FRAME
1. Thin, irregular, prominent bones
2. Medium, balanced
3. Large, solid
HAIR
1. Dry, thin, split ends, brittle
2. Oily, straight, thin, blond, red, grey, bald
3. Oily, lustrous, thick, wavy, brown
EYES
1. Small, brown
2. Blue, haze, green, reddish, sharp, light sensitive
3. Large, blue, brown, still
NOSE
1. Sharp, pointed, irregular, long, thin
2. Straight, medium size
3. Larger, wider nostrils, soft
LIPS
1. Thin, dry, cracked
2. Deep, red, moist, soft
3. Large and thick
NAILS
1. Thin, brittle, white spots, rigged
2. Pink, soft, strong, medium
3. Strong, smooth, regular, large
ANSWER:
- If you have mostly chosen 1. this means your dosha is predominantly VATA
- If you have mostly chosen 2. this means your dosha is predominantly PITTA
- If you have mostly chosen 3. this means your dosha is predominantly KAPHA
So, now you know your dosha, but what is a dosha exactly?
