WHAT IS YOUR DOSHA?

The Dosha cards offer insights and tips to learn and discover your Ayurvedic Dosha Constitution. It's believed In Hinduism, that each person has a unique constitution, and they generally fall under one of three main dosha types:

Vata (pronounced “vah-tah”), Pitta (pronounced “pih-tah”), Kapha (pronounced “kah-fah”)

However, a person can be a combination of all three doshas or have a certain percentage of each, two of the three could be more dominant than the third. For example, you could be 60% Vata, 30% Pitta and 10% Kapha.

Each type consists of the five elements: (ether, air, fire, water, and earth) that governs the following personal attributes.

Physical traits
Personality traits
Emotional traits
Strengths
Limitations and sensitivities

TAKE THE QUIZ

1. Which of these best describes your physical self - body type?
I have a slender body and I am quite light-weight and do not gain weight easily.
I have a medium build. I can change my weight and my muscles pretty easily.
I have a bigger, curvy build and quite broad. I am rather heavyset and gain weight easily.

2. Which best describes your skin?
Pink/Red undertones,soft with freckles, Combination or Slighly Oily
Oily
Dry

3. Which best describes your hair?
Straight and fine
Thick and lustrous
Dry and curly

4. Which best describes your eyes?
Large, pretty
Small and dry
Medium-sized; intense gaze

5. Which best describes your interests?
I love cultural experiences and being creative.
I enjoy keeping up with best business practices or anything that stimulates my intellect .
I love caring for and teaching other people, but I also love projects where I can get my hands into it like gardening, crafting or cooking.

6. What type of weather is your favorite?
I prefer warmer temperatures and sun.
I prefer cooler temperatures. The intense heat irritates me.
I like most temperatures, but do not like cold and wet. Cool and dry is my preference.

7. How is your mind or memory?
I learn quickly, but I also forget quickly.I am easily distracted and have lots of creative ideas running around in my head.
I have a great memory! I am decisive,logical, passionate and sharp thinker.
It takes me a while to commit something to memory, but once I do I don’t forget it. I am calm and stable thinker.

8. Which best describes your personality?
Responsible, nurturing, and sensitive. I am generally very patient, easy-going person who likes to help others.
Creative, joyful, and introspective. I am generally a creative person, but filled with anxiety and nervousness and burn out quickly.
Competitive, perceptive, and efficient. I am generally passionate, determined and motivated, but sometimes my ambition gives me stress.

9. Which of these traits do you most identify with?
I can be pretty stubborn and when faced with a stressful situation, I am generally pretty even keel and do not get angry or irritated.
I get jealous easily and when i am stressed, I can be very impatient with people, have a quick temper.
I’m often indecisive and when i am stressed, I get overwhelmed with too many thoughts, overanalyze everything, which makes me feel anxious.

10. How about these traits? Which sounds the most like you?
I’m very intuitive.
I’m quite confident and brave.
I’m caring and nurturing.

11. And these? Which sounds the most like you?
I’m often restless & I like to stay active and on the move.
I like to balance downtime after being super active.
I’m generally very easygoing and calm and prefer to take it slow and steady. I am probaly not that active.

The following questions relate to how you act/feel when you’re under stress.
When you’re under stress do you tend to…

12. Experience insomnia?
Yes
No

13. Feel complacent?
Yes
No

14. Develop rashes or hives?
Yes
No

15. Lose weight easily?
Yes
No

16. Experience constipation or excess gas?
Yes
No

17. Overeat or lose your appetite?
Yes
No

18. Drink alcohol to excess?
Yes
No

19. Feel lazy or inert?
Yes
No

20. Easily lose your temper?
Yes
No

21. Retain water?
Yes
No

22. Seek change?
Yes
No

23. Sweat a lot or have excess body odor?
Yes
No

24. Feel anxious or fearful?
Yes
No

25. Eat hot, spicy foods?
Yes
No

26. Experience gas or ulcers?
Yes
No

27. Feel restless often?
Yes
No

28. Sleep a lot?
Yes
No

29. Put on weight easily?
Yes
No

Now you know what your Dosha Constitution is and which is most dominant! (It is the one with the highest number)

Discover below a little bit more of the various dosha personality types.

You can also take a different quiz on Banyanbotanicals.com and the result will indicate where your current dosha imbalance might be.

Vata: 0

Pitta: 0

Kapha: 0

A little bit about Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a natural healthcare system originating in India. A way of life that helps you heal and find a sense of balance. Its holistic core and purpose is of the Mind, Body and Spirit – the three pillars composed of all individuals in this world. For those who want a relaxed body, silent mind and greater energy, these cards are a quick grab n go on wellbeing and create a state of full health & inner peace.

Though Ayurveda translates to the "Science of life" in English, many Health Professionals question the belief of personal Dosha's due to lack of scientific proof. Ayurveda has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a complete system of natural medicine. And, It does not take into account certain ethnic physical traits. The Information of Ayurveda and the Ayurvedic tradition of wellness and self-care is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional.

The Dosha Personalities

Vata

Vata personalities in balance are energetic, friendly, open-minded, creative, free in spirit, embrace change , adventurous. They generally learn easily, are clear and alert, do not sleep long or need much sleep.

Pitta

Pitta personalities in balance are sharp, determined, competitive, ambitious and highly intelligent, with good insight and keen discrimination. They like to be in control, they are highly focused innovators with energy levels to match.

Kapha

Kaphas personalities in balance are naturally calm, thoughtful, caring and loving. They have an inherent ability to enjoy life and are comfortable with a routine. Kapha types are usually patient, grounded, stable and supportive.

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“I adore & ❤️ these Cards! Not only are they beautiful to hold and to look at, they made me laugh out loud. What a fun way to gain a better understanding of your Dosha constitution and how you can find alignment. When feeling off balance, I find myself turning to the cards for a quick reference on how I can get back on track.”

— Cindy By Nature