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Test your body type

The chart given below is designed to help you assess your personal constitution. Be honest and observant and choose based on how you are not how you would like to be. Mark yourself for trends that endure and make the assessments in relation to ethnic background. Take time to reflect on the questions and remember no one is purely Vata, Pitta and Kapha. For each factor, from the options given, put a tick over the doshic description that matches what you are or have been for most of your life.And remember, that there are no right or wrong answers.

Physical Characteristics
1 Build
Thin, Light, Delicate
Medium, Enduring
Large, Solid, Powerful
2 Skin
Thin, Very dry, Darkish, Cool
Soft, With Freckles & Moles, Fair, Warm
Thick, Oily, Pale / White, Cold
3 Body Temperature
Low, Cool Extremities
High , Feels Warm
Low, Cool to Touch
4 Teeth
Irregular, Small, Easily Cracked
Yellowish, Medium
White, Big, Strong
5 Lips
Thin, Dark, Dry, Cracked
Soft, Pink / Copper Coloured
Thick, Full, Oily
6 Nails
Short, Rough, Brittle, Dark, Lusterless
Medium, Soft, Pink, Tender
Long, Thick, Well Rounded
7 Height
Exceptionally Short or Tall (Beanpole)
Medium
Tall / Short, Sturdy
8 Joints
Prominent, Dry, Knobbly
Normal, Well Proportioned
Big, Well Formed, Lubricated
9 Hair
Thin, Dark, Coarse, Kinky or Curly
Fine, Soft, Straight, Fair / Reddish / Sandy
Plentiful, Thick, Wavy, Lustrous, Black / Brown
10 Face
Long, Angular, Chin often Underdeveloped
Heart Shaped Chin often Pointed
Large, Rounded, Full
11 Neck
Thin, Very Long or Very Short
Average, Proportionate
Solid, Tree Trunk type
12 Nose
Small, Narrow, even Crooked
Average, Neat, Pointed
Large, Rounded
13 Eyes
Small, Narrow, Sunken, Dark Brown / Gray, Dull
Average, Light Blue / Gray / Hazel, Intense
Large, Prominent, Blue / Light Brown, Attractive
14 Mouth
Small
Medium
Large

 
Physiological Functions
1 Sweat
Minimal
Profuse, Strong Fleshy or Sour Smell
Moderate, Present Always
2 Temperature Preferences
Crave Warmth
Love Coolness
Dislike Cold
3 Sleep
Light, Fitful
Sound, Short
Deep, Likes Plenty
4 Stool
Irregular, Constipated, Hard, Dry
Regular, Loose
Slow, Plentiful, Heavy
5 Activity Level
Very High, Fidgety
Moderate
Lackadaisical
6 Endurance
Fast Burnout, Needs Recovery Time
Well Managed
Good Stamina
7 Sexual Arousal
Intense, Quickly Expended. Fantasizes
Strong, Desires and Actions Matched
Slow, then Passion Maintained
8 Speech
Fast, Talkative
Sharp, Clear, Precise
Slow, Maybe Laboured
9 Diet
Warm / Hot, Moist Food of Sweet, Sour, Salty Taste
Very Cold, Sweet / Bitter & Astringent Food
Light Warm, Sour & Astringent Food
 
Physiological Aspects
1 Thinking
Superficial, Varied, Low Execution
Precise, Logical, Good Planning & Execution
Calm, Slow, Steady, Organised
2 Memory
Fast Learning, Poor Retention
Quick Learning, Good Long Term
Slow Pick-up, Good Retention
3 Beliefs
Change Frequently
Extremely Strong Convictions
Deep, Steady, Unchanging
4 Emotions
Fearful, Anxious, Insecure
Angry, Judgemental
Greedy, Possessive
5 Lifestyle
Erratic
Busy, Big Plans
Steady, Regular
 

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Doshic Imbalances | Dosha subtypes