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Your dosha quiz
Part of your ROOTED Roadmap.
Doshas come from Ayurveda, India's traditional system of wellbeing, which is thousands of years old. It sees everyone as a unique mix of three energies, or doshas: Vata , Pitta and Kapha .
Your mix often reflects your natural build, personality, habits and preferences, from how you sleep to how you handle stress. It also gives clues about what might be out of balance, and simple ways to rebalance it. It's a lovely extra layer alongside your bloods and everything else you've shared, and I'll explain your results when we meet.
How it works: think about how you've been for most of your life, or as a child, rather than just lately. In each row, tap the one that's most like you first, then the one that's next most like you . The last one fills in by itself. Tap again to start a row over.
1 · Frame I am thin, lanky and slender, with prominent joints and thin muscles. Tap I have a medium, symmetrical build with good muscle development. Tap I have a large, round or stocky build. My frame is broad, stout or thick. Tap
2 · Weight Moderate. It's easy for me to gain or lose weight if I put my mind to it. Tap Heavy. I gain weight easily and find it hard to lose. Tap Low. I may forget to eat, or tend to lose weight. Tap
3 · Eyes I have large, pleasant eyes. Tap My eyes are small and active. Tap I have a penetrating gaze. Tap
4 · Complexion My skin is dry, rough or thin. Tap My skin is warm, reddish in colour and prone to irritation. Tap My skin is thick, moist and smooth. Tap
5 · Hair My hair is fine, and tends to thin or go grey early. Tap I have abundant, thick and oily hair. Tap My hair is dry, brittle or frizzy. Tap
6 · Joints My joints are large, well knit and padded. Tap My joints are thin and prominent and tend to crack. Tap My joints are loose and flexible. Tap
7 · Sleep pattern I'm a light sleeper and wake easily. Tap I'm a moderately sound sleeper, usually needing less than eight hours to feel rested. Tap My sleep is deep and long. I tend to wake slowly in the morning. Tap
8 · Body temperature I'm usually warm whatever the season, and prefer cooler places. Tap I adapt to most temperatures but don't like cold, wet days. Tap My hands and feet are usually cold and I prefer warm places. Tap
9 · Temperament I'm easy going and accepting. I like to support. Tap I'm lively and enthusiastic by nature. I like change. Tap I'm purposeful and intense. I like to convince. Tap
10 · Under stress I become anxious or worried. Tap I become irritable or aggressive. Tap I become withdrawn or reclusive. Tap
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