Dosha Quiz

This quiz is divided into three sections according to the Doshas: Vata, Pitta & Kapha.

Grab a pen & paper to record your scores for each section:

1 = seldom

2 = sometimes

3 = most of the time

Vata:

My body frame is light with prominent joints	1	2	3
I lose weight easily & find it hard to put it back on	1	2	3
My skin & complexion is dull & varies in color	1	2	3
I don't have a lot of hair & it varies in color	1	2	3
My circulation is poor & I often have cold hands & feet	1	2	3
I prefer warm climates & sweat little	1	2	3
My appetite varies & I like warm food	1	2	3
I find it hard to fall asleep but have many dreams when I do	1	2	3
I tend to have gas & constipation	1	2	3
I move quickly & try to do many things at once	1	2	3
I tend to be chatty & speak quickly	1	2	3
I have a good imagination but become distracted easily	1	2	3
I learn new things quickly but forget them easily	1	2	3
I tend to be nervy & worried about things	1	2	3
I find it hard to concentrate	1	2	3

 

Pitta:

I have a medium size frame that is moderately developed	1	2	3
My weight is stable	1	2	3
My skin color is yellowy, red or pink & warm in relation to other people of my race	1	2	3
My hair is thin, fine & light colored in relation to other people of my race	1	2	3
My circulation is good & I generally feel warm	1	2	3
I enjoy cool climates & sweat profusely	1	2	3
I have a strong appetite & I like cool foods	1	2	3
I sleep well but not for long	1	2	3
I have regular bowel movements with a tendency to loose stools	1	2	3
I move calmy & am very focused	1	2	3
I am articulate, speaking clearly & precisely	1	2	3
I am able to focus easily & carry out plans fully	1	2	3
I learn quickly & have good mental retaining capacity	1	2	3
I become angry easily & can be critical	1	2	3
I have an intelligent & stable mind	1	2	3

 

Kapha:

I have a large & solid frame	1	2	3
I am heavy & gain weight easily	1	2	3
My skin is pale, smooth & soft	1	2	3
My hair is thick, soft & wavy	1	2	3
My circulation is slow & I tend to feel cool	1	2	3
I prefer warm climates & sweat moderately	1	2	3
I have low appetite & prefer warm food	1	2	3
I sleep deeply & enjoy sleeping for long periods but often feel lethargic when waking	1	2	3
I have slow bowel movements with solid & well-formed stools	1	2	3
I move calmly & steadily	1	2	3
I speak slowly & methodically	1	2	3
I take time to learn but have good long-term memory capacity	1	2	3
I can be possessive	1	2	3
I tend to be calm & content	1	2	3

 

Tally your scores for each Dosha and then check out this Guide to your Constitution