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To take the dosha quiz, simply check off the answer to each question below that most closely resembles you. When you have completed all questions, total each column to determine which has the most checkmarks. That will likely be your primary dosha.
Physical Traits
 
Vata
Pitta
Kapha

Body Frame

thin medium large
Finger Nails cracking or thin pink/soft medium wide, thick, white
Resting Pulse 80-100 70-80 60-70
Weight low or bony medium/muscular gains easily
Stool small, hard, gas loose, burns moderate/solid
Forehead Size small medium large
Appetite variable strong or sharp constant or low
Eyes small/unsteady reddish/focused wide/white
Voice low or weak high or sharp slow or silent
Lips cracking/thin/dry medium or soft large or smooth
Which bothers you? cold and dry heat and sun cold and damp
BODY TOTALS:
       
Mental Traits
Vata
Pitta
Kapha

Temperment

nervous/fearful irritable/impatient easygoing
Speech quick/talkative moderate/argues slow/silent
Sleep light moderate heavy
Habits travel/nature sports/politics water/flowers
Memory quick/short sharp/clear slow/never forgets
Beliefs radical/changing leader/goals loyal/constant
Dreams flying or anxious fighting/in color few/romantic
Emotions enthused/worry warm/angry calm/attached
Mind quick/adaptable penetrates/critical slow/lethargic
MIND TOTALS:

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