Dosha Quiz - Divine Intentions

We are all unique, made up of the same elements in different proportions. In Ayurvedic Medicine an elegant terminology exists to describe the energies made up of elements that constitute to an individual’s physiology and psychology. These Energies of the Body are called the 3 Doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Functions and Qualities of Doshas:

Vata

The energy of all movement in the physiology; in the body composed of elements:

Air & Space

Function – circulation, respiration, pulsation of the heart, blinking, muscle and joint movement, all the movement of cytoplasm, communication between neurons (nervous system), it governs all nervous functions, controls the mind, senses and motor organs.

Gunas (qualities of Vata)

Dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile, clear

Pitta

The energy of transformation; in the body composed of elements:

Fire & Water

Function – digestion (hunger, appetite, taste, thirst), body temperature, chemical transformations, visual perception, reasoning capacity, processing sensory impressions, learning (understanding), reasoning capacity.

Gunas (qualities of Pitta)

Oily, hot, sharp, light, liquid, spreading, mobile.

Kapha

The energy of strength, cohesion and stability in the physiology; in the body composed of elements:

Earth & Water

Function – lubrication, nourishment, growth, stability, ground mass, water – electrolyte balance, energy, sleep, strength endurance, fat regulation, memory retention, taste and olfactory perception, Kapha molecules hug together to create mass.

Gunas (qualities of Kapha)

Heavy, slow/dull, cool, liquid, smooth, dense, soft, static, sticky, cloudy, hard, gross, slimy.

The three doshas when in balance, sustain perfect human health.

Take the dosha quiz below and see your results.

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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, and broad, with a well- developed physique.
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 10 towards overweight or obesity.
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, blonde, soft, fine, prone to premature gray or balding
- My hair is two or more of these: thick, oily, wavy, medium to dark brown.
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 – size, yellowish, gums bleed easily.
- My teeth are large, straight, and white.
Eyes*
- Small, dry, brown and I tend to blink a lot.
- Sharp, penetrating, green, blue, or gray, with reddish or yellowish sclera.
- Large, attractive, charming, with white sclerae, brown or deep blue.
Eyebrows*
- Thin, not bushy, dry, and firm to touch.
- Medium in all respects.
- Thick, bushy, oily, soft.
Nose*
- Thin, small, bumpy, and slightly crooked.
- Medium – sized, reddish, large pores.
- Large but proportionate, oily, thick.
Lips*
- Thin, can be dry or chopped, darkish, and somewhat unsteady.
- Medium, soft, pink.
- Thick, moist, large, smooth, firm.
Shoulders*
- Not very broad or thick and down – sloping.
- Medium
- Thick, broad, firm.
Chest*
- Thin and not muscular. Breast are small (women).
- Medium in all respects.
- Muscular, think, over-developed, breasts are large.
Arms*
- Thin, long, and the bones are prominent.
- Medium, strong and wiry.
- Large, thick, and well-developed.
Hands*
- Cool, dry, and well lined, sometimes Tremulous, knuckles prominent.
- Medium, warm, pink, moist, soft.
- Large, thick, long, well-developed, knuckle smooth.
Calves*
- Small and firm.
- Moderately firm and long.
- Long, firm, shapely, rounded.
Feet*
- Small, dry, cool and rough.
- Medium sized, soft, warm, pink.
- Large, thick, solid, moist.
Nails*
- Dry, small, tend to chip or crack, darkish, surface rough.
- Pinkish, medium size, soft.
- Large, thick, smooth, white, hard.
Joints*
- Thin, prominent, dry, and make cracking sounds, prone to fracture.
- Medium, soft, loose, plan to sprains.
- Large, thick well-knit, strong.
Tongue*
- Thin, surface with several or more furrows, dark pink, blue- tinged (especially on under surface).
- Moderately thick, reddish especially near the tip, moist.
- Thick, whitish coating, pink.
Pulse*
- Rapid, thready, light.
- Bounding, strong, superficial.
- Slow, broad, strong.
Disease tendency*
- Nervous system, pain, mental instability, arthritis, fatigue, weakness, hearing loss.
- Febrile illness, inflammation, infections, skin disorders, heart disease, ulcer disease, hemorrhoids, alcoholism.
- Respiratory issues (bronchitis, asthma), congestion, obesity, high cholesterol.
Weather intolerance*
- Cold, windy, dry.
- Hot, humid.
- Cold, damp, rain.
Financial behaviour*
- Spends impulsively, spends on trifles, feels poor.
- Spends moderately, enjoys luxuries, gourmet meals.
- Frugal, saves money, spends freely on food, entertainment.
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.
Work habits*
- Selfless, often volunteers to help out.
- Works intensely, especially to achieve personal goals.
- Procrastinates, sometimes lazy, takes time to complete projects.
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.
Sex Drive*
- Frequent desire, low stamina.
- Moderate desire, dominating, passionate.
- Cyclical, sometimes insatiable, excellent stamina.
Dreams*
- Flying, running, fear, searching, traveling.
- Passion, violence, light, anger, jealousy, the sun, colors.
- Romance, water, ocean, sadness, empathy.
Truthfulness*
- Will often harmlessly lie to avoid uncomfortable situations.
- Usually tells the truth.
- Never lies, there is no reason to ever do this.
Will Power*
- Week, 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.
Spiritual reading/study*
- I go through periods of interest and periods when I lose interest.
- I have surprisingly discipline and consistency and spiritual matters.
- I have never really pursued any spiritual avenues.
Emotional reaction to stress*
- Fearful, anxious and worried.
- Anger, aggressiveness, irritability, demanding, and uncompromising.
- Complacent, steady, calmly seeks solutions, may become depressed.
Mental tendency*
- Questions everything, theorizes as to the cause of events, creative.
- Discriminating, judging, suspicious.
- Logical, stable, reasonable, slow to evaluate.
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 really upsets me.
Love*
- I fall in and out of love easily.
- I have had relatively few but intensely passionate love affairs.
- I feel I’m hungry for love and affection; long-term relationships.
Speech*
- I tend to talk a lot and show enthusiasm in my speech by nature.
- Argumentative, precise, convincing, sharp, direct speech.
- Slow, sometimes monotonous, low pitched, rhythmic speech.
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.
Gait*
- I usually walk quicker than most people with short light steps.
- Stable, purposeful pace at moderate speed.
- Slow, unhurried, and graceful strides.
Voice*
- Low volume, hoarse, vibrato, cracking, not really deep or resident.
- Sharp, loud, captures his attention.
- Pleasant, deep, harmonious, resonant.
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.
Sleep*
- Often light or interrupted, insomnia, 5 – 7 hours per night.
- Sound, 6 to 8 hours per night.
- Deep, an interrupted, difficulty waking.
Memory*
- Short, forgets relatively easily.
- Average, clear on details.
- Long.
Concentration*
- Easily distracted.
- Rarely distracted, intensely engaged.
- Moderate levels of concentration.
Disease pattern*
- Fatigue, nervous system, insomnia, weakness, dryness.
- Fevers, inflammation, ulcers, skin conditions.
- Congestion, respiratory conditions, benign growth, obesity.
Immunity*
- Low, I get minor illnesses fairly often.
- Moderate, I usually do not get sick.
- High, I seem resistant to disease.
Learning pattern*
- I seem to learn new things very quickly; I can forget things if I don’t use them for a while.
- I learn moderately quickly after hearing new material to or three times.
- It takes me a little longer to really learn things, but once I learn I never forget.
Activity pattern*
- I perform activities very quickly; I can become distracted easily or may not always complete pattern 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.
Appetite*
- Unpredictable and erratic, I sometimes am not hungry at meal times and very hungry between meals.
- Sharp, acutely aware of meal times, dislikes delaying meals, enjoys and can digest large quantities of food.
- Constant, can miss a meal comfortably, feels best with smaller quantities of food.
Perspiration*
- Scanty, no strong odour.
- Profuse, strong odour.
- Moderate, sweet odour.
Urine*
- Small amounts very frequently throughout the day.
- Abundant, deep yellow, occasionally slightly burning.
- Moderate, concentrated.
Bowel movements*
- Hot, dry, accompanied by gas, tendency towards constipation.
- Regular, tends towards loose and soft or diarrhea, abundant.
- Regular, large, oily.
Skin*
- Your skin is prone to dryness, looks dull.
- Your skin is sensitive, prone to irritation and redness.
- Your skin is oily, feels congested.
Complexion*
- Darker, olive or tendency to grey color.
- Rosy, yellowish or coppery complexion.
- Fair, light, pale, white.
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