Prakruti Self Questionnaire

According to Ayurveda, the basic constitution you were born with is called Prakruti.  This stays constant throughout life. The Prakruti for each person is a unique combination of the three doshas called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. If you have mostly Pitta qualities you are called a Pitta predominant person, for example. Some people will find they have one dominant dosha, some will have two doshas nearly equal, and a few will have equal portions of all three. Add up one point for every box below that best describes you to find out your particular ratio of Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Your predominant dosha should get the highest number of points. (Sometimes more accurate results are achieved if a friend or family member fills out the form for you!) You can choose more than one box in each category. Choose all that apply.

Physical Attributes

Vata

Bone Structure

Slight or extra long, prominent joints

Pitta

Kapha

Medium

Heavy

Skin

Dry, tans easily, prominent veins

Eyes

Small, quick, brown, scanty lashes

Flushed, pink, warm, moles/freckles

Cool, pale, smooth, firm

Bright, sharp, intense, green, yellowish cornea

Large, emotional, blue, white cornea, thick lashes

Hair

Dry, kinky/curly, dark

Blonde/reddish, straight, early grey, or balding/thinning

Wavy, thick, light brown

Energy Level

Fluctuates, comes in bursts

High, but can push to exhaustion

Steady, good endurance and stamina

Sleep

Light, interrupted

Digestion

Varying appetite, hard to gain weight

Moderate, light sensitive

Heavy, prolonged

Strong appetite, irritable or light-headed if miss a meal

Feel heavy after meal, easy to skip meals, easy to gain weight

Elimination

Gas, constipation

Regular, occasional loose stool

Regular, like clock-work

Hard to tolerate

Cold, dry, windy climates, loud sounds, rough emotions

Hot, humid climates, bright light, stuffy crowded rooms

Cold, damp climates, too much change

Mental/Emotional Attributes

 

Personality

Lively, creative, shy, original, love to try new things

Memory

Learn quickly, forget quickly

 

 

Serious, goal-oriented, efficient, love to make lists

Easy going, forgiving, even-keeled, sensual, love to lounge

Memorize well

Slow to learn, remember forever

Negative Emotional Tendencies

Anxious, worried, insecure, fluctuating moods

Positive Emotional Tendencies

Enthusiastic, flexible, sensitive, light-hearted

Irritated, angry, impatient, arrogant, stubborn

Attached, depressed, hard to make changes, lazy

Committed, responsible, confident, luminous

Stable, compassionate, loving

Mental Tendencies

Restless, expansive, imaginative, distracted, spacey

Quick, focused, clear, organized, critical

Slow, methodical, determined, dull

Speech

Quick, rambling, tend to exaggerate

Exacting, accurate, sharp-tongued

Slow, deliberate, melodious voice

Schedule

Irregular, always changing

Disciplined

Relaxed, hard to get going

TOTALS:

VATA

PITTA

KAPHA