Dosha Quiz

Body frame

Think of your usual adult build

How would you describe your frame?

Choose the one option closest to you

Slim and lightSlender and narrow; weight is hard to gain and joints may be prominent. Medium and proportionateMedium build and muscle tone; weight changes relatively easily. Broad and solidBroad, solid build; weight is gained more easily than lost.

Skin

Consider your usual skin, not a temporary irritation

What is your skin usually like?

Choose the one option closest to you

Dry and thinOften cool and rough, with a tendency to dryness and fine cracks. Warm and sensitiveDelicate, flushes easily and is sensitive to sun and heat. Smooth and firmSoft, cool, well moisturised or slightly oily.

Hair

Choose the description of your natural hair texture

What is your hair naturally like?

Choose the one option closest to you

Dry and unrulyFine or coarse, possibly curly, brittle and prone to tangling. Fine and softUsually straight, with possible early greying or thinning. Thick and denseStrong, shiny, often wavy and prone to oiliness.

Appetite and digestion

Think of your usual appetite when you feel well

How does your appetite usually feel?

Choose the one option closest to you

VariableSometimes strong and sometimes weak; the routine shifts easily and bloating or dryness may occur. Strong and regularHunger is pronounced; a missed meal quickly affects mood. Calm and slowAppetite is moderate; heaviness after a large meal lasts longer.

Temperature

Consider your usual response to weather

Which climate is hardest for you?

Choose the one option closest to you

Cold and windyHands and feet are often cold; warmth and shelter from dry wind feel best. Hot and sunnyThe body heats up quickly; cool weather feels better than intense heat. Cold and dampDamp cold increases heaviness; dry warmth feels more comfortable.

Sleep

Choose your most consistent sleep pattern

How do you usually sleep?

Choose the one option closest to you

Light and interruptedA routine is hard to keep; sleep is light and small noises can wake you. Moderate and focusedA moderate amount is enough; an active mind or heat may wake you. Deep and longSleep is sound; more time is needed to wake fully in the morning.

Energy

Think about your natural pace across a typical week

How does your energy usually flow?

Choose the one option closest to you

In quick burstsIdeas spark quickly and movement is fast, but energy levels vary. Intense and goal-directedI enjoy goals, pace and results and can maintain strong focus. Steady and enduringI start gradually, then maintain a steady pace and reserve of strength.

Response to stress

Choose your first habitual response, not the behaviour you prefer

What most often happens under pressure?

Choose the one option closest to you

Worry and restlessnessThoughts accelerate and it becomes harder to choose a direction or stay calm. Irritation and controlI become more demanding and critical and try to correct things quickly. Withdrawal and stillnessI withdraw, delay my response and resist changing the familiar order.

Body frame

Skin

Hair

Appetite and digestion

Temperature

Sleep

Energy

Response to stress

Your profile:

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