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Instructions: To determine your constitution it is best to fill out the chart twice. First, base your choices on what is most consistent over your lifetime (your prakruti); then fill it out a second time responding to how you have been feeling more recently – the past 30-90 days (your vikruti). Sometimes it helps to have a friend ask you the questions and fill in the chart with you, as they may have insight (and impartiality) to offer. Each time, add up the number of marks under vata, pitta and kapha. This will help you discover your own ratio of doshas in your prakruti and vikruti. Most people have one dosha predominant; a few have two approximately equal; even fewer have all three in equal proportion.
| PERMANENT CHARACTERISTICS | | OBSERVATIONS | V P K | VATA | PITTA | KAPHA | | Body size | | Slim | Medium | Large | | Chin | | Thin, angular | Tapering | Rounded, double | | Cheeks | | Wrinkled, sunken | Smooth flat | Rounded, plump | | Eyes | | Small, sunken, dry, active, black, brown, nervous | Sharp, bright, gray, green, yellow/red, sensitive to light | Big, beautiful, blue, calm, loving | | Nose | | Uneven shape, deviated septum | Long pointed, red nose-tip | Short rounded, button nose | | Lips | | Dry, cracked, black/brown tinge | Red, inflamed, yellowish | Smooth, oily, pale, whitish | | Teeth | | Stick out, big, roomy, thin gums | Medium, soft, tender gums | Healthy, white, strong gums | | | | | | | | Skin | | Thin, dry, cold, rough, dark | Smooth, oily, warm, rosy | Thick, oily, cool, white, pale | | Hair | | Dry brown, black, knotted, brittle, scarce | Straight, oily, blond, gray, red, bald | Thick, curly, oily, wavy, luxuriant | | Nails | | Dry, rough, brittle, break easily | Sharp, flexible, pink, lustrous | Thick, oily, smooth, polished | | | | | | | | Neck | | Thin, tall | Medium | Big, folded | | Chest | | Flat, sunken | Moderate | Expanded, round | | Belly | | Thin, flat, sunken | Moderate | Big, pot-bellied | | Belly-button | | Small, irregular, herniated | Oval, superficial | Big, deep, round, stretched | | Hips | | Slender, thin | Moderate | Heavy, big | | Joints | | Cold, cracking | Moderate | Large, lubricated | | VARIABLE CHARACTERISTICS | | OBSERVATIONS | V P K | VATA | PITTA | KAPHA | | Body weight | | Low | Medium | Overweight | | Appetite | | Irregular, scanty | Strong, unbearable | Slow but steady | | Digestion | | Irregular, forms gas | Quick, causes burning | Prolonged, forms mucous | | Taste | | Sweet, sour, salty | Sweet, bitter, astringent | Bitter, pungent, astringent | | Thirst | | Changeable | Surplus | Sparse | | Elimination | | Constipation | Loose | Thick, oily, sluggish | | | | | | | | Physical Activity | | Hyperactive | Moderate | Slow | | Mental Activity | | Hyperactive | Moderate | Dull, slow | | | | | | | | Emotions | | Anxiety, fear, uncertainty | Anger, hate, jealousy | Calm, greedy, attachment | | Faith | | Variable | Extremist | Consistent | | Intellect | | Quick but faulty response | Accurate response | Slow, exact | | Recollection | | Recent good, remote poor | Distinct | Slow and sustained | | | | | | | | Dreams | | Quick, active, many, fearful | Fiery, war, violence | Lakes, snow, romantic | | Sleep | | Scanty, broken up, sleeplessness | Little but sound | Deep, prolonged | | Speech | | Rapid, unclear | Sharp, penetrating | Slow, monotonous | | Financial | | Poor, spends on trifles | Spends money on luxuries | Rich, good money preserver | | TOTAL | | | | |
Published with the kind permission of: The Ayurvedic Institute.
The Ayurvedic Institute, recognized as a leading Ayurvedic school and Ayurveda health spa outside of India, was established in 1984 to teach the traditional Ayurvedic medicine of India and to provide these ancient therapies. Ayurvedic healing includes herbs, nutrition, panchakarma cleansing, acupressure massage, Yoga, Sanskrit, and Jyotish (Vedic astrology).
You can visit their website at: www.ayurveda.com
Copyright (c) 2006 The Ayurvedic Institute. All rights reserved.
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