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    To determine your Ayurvedic constitution or dosha, the document instructs the reader to fill out a chart twice - once based on long-term traits (prakruti) and again based on recent traits (vikruti). After completing the chart, count the number of marks under vata, pitta, and kapha to discover your dosha ratio. Comparing the prakruti and vikruti charts can indicate an imbalance and what type of regimen may help restore balance. The chart then lists various physical and behavioral observations categorized under the three doshas to help with self-assessment.

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    To determine your Ayurvedic constitution or dosha, the document instructs the reader to fill out a chart twice - once based on long-term traits (prakruti) and again based on recent traits (vikruti). After completing the chart, count the number of marks under vata, pitta, and kapha to discover your dosha ratio. Comparing the prakruti and vikruti charts can indicate an imbalance and what type of regimen may help restore balance. The chart then lists various physical and behavioral observations categorized under the three doshas to help with self-assessment.

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    To determine your Ayurvedic constitution or dosha, the document instructs the reader to fill out a chart twice - once based on long-term traits (prakruti) and again based on recent traits (vikruti). After completing the chart, count the number of marks under vata, pitta, and kapha to discover your dosha ratio. Comparing the prakruti and vikruti charts can indicate an imbalance and what type of regimen may help restore balance. The chart then lists various physical and behavioral observations categorized under the three doshas to help with self-assessment.

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    Guidelines For Determining Your Constitution

    To determine your constitution it is best to fill out the chart twice. First, base your choices on what is most consistent over a
    long period of your lfie (your prakruti), then fill it out a second time responding to how you have been feeling more recently (your
    vikruti). Sometimes it helps to have a friend ask you the questions and fill int he chart for you, as they may have insight (and
    impartiality) to offer. After finishing the chart 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 will have one dosha predominant, a few will
    have two doshas approximately equal, and even fewer will have all three doshas in equal proportion. For instance, if your vikruti
    shows more pitta than your prakruti, you will want to follow a pitta-soothing regimen to try and bring you vikruti back into
    balance with your prakruti. If your prakruti and vikruti seem about the same, then you would choose the regimen of your
    strongest dosha.

    Observations V P K Vata Pitta Kapha


    Body Size Slim Medium Large
    Body Weight Low Medium Overweight

    Chin Thin, angular Tapering Rounded, double


    Cheeks Wrinkled, sunken Smooth, flat Rounded, plump
    Small, sunken, dry, active, black, Sharp, bright, gray, green,
    Big, beautiful, blue, calm, loving
    Eyes brown, nervous yellow/red, sensitive to light

    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
    Dry, brown, black, knotted, brittle, Straight, oily, blond, gray, red,
    Thick, curly, oily, wavy, luxuriant
    Hair scarce bald
    Nails Dry, rough, brittle, break easily Sharp, flexible, pink, lustruous 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

    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
    Adapted from Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing by Usha and Dr. Lad, All Rights Reserved
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