Ayurveda is the Vedic system of health care that developed in India over 5000 years ago. A gift of the Gods, this ancient science is health, not disease specefic, and takes into account one's entire personality - body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda is simply the pursuit of balance in your life.
The 5 elements that make up the universe - earth, air, water, wood and fire-also make up human physiology. These elements form the doshas, or bodily energies. It is from these doshas that our individual constitution is formed. The three doshas are kapha, vata and pitta, and are referred to respectively as the water, air and fire personalities.
Stress, lifestyle, physical environment, relationships and a number of other factors can cause one or more doshas to increase or decrease from their natural levels. The goal of Ayurvedic treatment is to bring back optimal balance of the doshas by restoring your optimal wellbeing.
To find out your Ayurvedic Dosha, try to recognize yourself within these 3 doshas based on how you are feeling right now. This will determine which elements predominate, allowing us to select essential oils that will bring your mind and body into optimum balance.
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Please take this self quiz and tally up the columns on a scrap piece of paper. The most number of characteristics you are under one column, that is your dosha.
(Sometimes you may be more than 1 dosha - that is OK!)
| | A | B | C |
BODY TEMPERATURE
I tend to feel: | O Cold. My hands and feet are
always chilly! | O Warm. I keep the window open,
even in the winter!
| O Comfortable. I can adapt to any
climate or temperature. |
SKIN TYPE
My skin tends to be: | O Dry, thin or flaky. | O Sensitive and prone to
irritation. | O Oily, moist and prone to
breakouts. |
HAIR TEXTURE
My biggest hair problem is: | O Dryness, frizziness and brittle
texture. | O Fineness, limpness and early
graying. | O Volume control and oiliness. |
TEMPERAMENT
I tend to love: | O Change. I’m very adaptable. | O Drama. I’m very passionate. | O Supporting others.
I’m very go-with-the –flow. |
SOCIAL DEMEANOR
In a group setting: | O I love to chat and be with
everyone. | O I enjoy taking the lead and
organizing. | O I’m mellow and easily blend
into the mix. |
| Totals | Mostly A’s -YOU’RE A VATA!
Vata is strongly connected to air and space. Your nature is light and quick and your actions fast. All this movement means Vatas tend to feel cold and have dry skin, hair and nails. | Mostly B’s -YOU’RE A PITTA! Pitta is connected to fire and water. You’re all about smart ideas and letting your emotions out! This “fire” in you needs cooling treatments that keep redness and irritation under control. | Mosly C’s -YOU’RE A KAPHA! Kapha is related to earth and water. You cherish the sweet moments in life. Your skin tends to be smooth, but sometimes oily, so you need products that rev you up and balance excess oil. |
