What is your Dosha?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Describe your physical body.

  • A.
    A more slender, narrow frame with prominent joints and thinner muscles
  • B.
    Medium build, symmetrical frame with good muscle development
  • C.
    Sturdier, broader frame with larger, solid bones
• 2.
  Describe your body weight.

  • A.
    Lighter in weight and harder to gain weight
  • B.
    Average weight, I can lose weight with discipline.
  • C.
    It's easier for me to gain weight and harder to lose it.
• 3.
  How would you describe your skin?

  • A.
    Dry and thin, it can feel rough and I am cold easily.
  • B.
    Soft skin and warm, and can be moist
  • C.
    Soft, can be oily, cool to the touch, and thicker
• 4.
  How would you describe your complexion?

  • A.
    I tan easily. 
  • B.
    I can get sunburned easily, have a healthy blush and freckles and moles. 
  • C.
    I have an even, smooth complexion. 
• 5.
  What do your eyes look like?

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  • A.
    Smaller, active and can be dry
  • B.
    Medium size and intense gaze
  • C.
    Larger eyes, and a soft gaze
• 6.
  What is your hair like?

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  • A.
    Finer, brittle, and dry
  • B.
    Slightly oily, a tendency towards early greying and balding
  • C.
    Lush, thick, slightly oily
• 7.
  How is your sleep in general?

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  • A.
    Light, I wake up easily during the night, prone to insomnia.
  • B.
    I sleep well, between 6 and 8 hours a night. 
  • C.
    Deep and restful, I am slow to wake up in the morning. 
• 8.
  What personality traits do you resonate with most?

  • A.
    Enthusiastic, creative and I like change. 
  • B.
    Purposeful, driven, and focused.
  • C.
    Easy going, compassionate and supportive
• 9.
  How do you behave under stress?

  • A.
    Anxious, worried, and insecure
  • B.
    Irritable, impatient, and critical 
  • C.
    Calm, withdrawn and sad
• 10.
  How are your bowel movements generally?

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  • A.
    Often less than once a day. My stool tends to be dry and hard. I am prone to constipation. 
  • B.
    Often more than once a day. My stools are soft and have a tendency to be loose or liquid. 
  • C.
    Regular, well-formed, but can be slow. 
• 11.
  How are your energy levels?

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  • A.
    My energy comes in quick bursts, I need a lot of time recharging.
  • B.
    I have good and steady energy and tend to push myself.
  • C.
    I am slow to get going, and have good endurance.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You’re a… Vata dosha!  

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  YOUR PERSONALITY You are easy to get excited about things, fun to be with, and a great conversationalist. You love to travel, explore and learn about new things. You might have an affinity for the creative arts or just in general can think out of the box about many things. Am I right?But.......your excitement might make you skip from one thing to the next, without completing it. Keep you from having a (boring) routine and on the go all the time. You might have FOMO and are always planning your next trip. This might leave you exhausted and depleted. YOUR BODYYou have a slender build, low body weight, and might even have a hard time putting on weight. But not all vatas are slim, you might have some weight around your waist that is stubborn to lose. Your skin can be thin, cool to the touch, and dry. Do you always have cold feet and hands? “Vata's are creative beings with many interests” Three common struggles for vatas 1) Constipation, gas, and bloating — Ugh, this is uncomfortable. Due to dry and cold quality food might not be digested smoothly and stay in you longer than you would like! 2) Anxiety and stress. You are always moving, maybe not always physical, but for sure mentally. You are quick and live inside your head. This can be ungrounding and cause anxiety and increased stress. 3) Cold hands and feet. Are you always feeling cold? You can't seem to warm up your hands and are wearing three pairs of socks? You are vata! Read below what to do! Hi, 👋 I’m Christa de Ridder, a certified Ayurveda Health Coach, and so excited for the next steps on your health journey. Ayurveda was my saviour after years of trying to find a fix for my constipation and anxiety. I tried so many things: doctors, diets, natural remedies, superfoods, supplements, and fasts, but nothing really stuck and it left me feeling helpless and tired. I learned that imbalances start with improper diet and lifestyle and once I started making small changes, I started feeling the benefits and my constipation is now history! Are you ready to do the same? Three tips to get you back into balance1) Hydrate and lubricate! — Sip warm water during the day and add healthy oils to your diet to lubricate the body. 2) Relieve stress and anxiety — Develop a stress-relieving practice that is grounding, like gentle yoga, a slow walk in the forest, meditation, or yoga nidra. Literally putting your bare feet in the earth would do wonders! 3) Stay warm and comfortable at all times — Wear comfortable, warm clothing, make your house hygge, and eat lots of warm and liquid soups to warm you from the inside out. P.S. Even though vatas love their coffee, it can be a challenge for them. Coffee can cause anxiety to spike, increase constipation, and have a drying effect. No good for vatas! Want to know more about your dosha?
• 2.
  You’re a… Pitta dosha!  

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  Your personalityYou are focused, driven, and ambitious. You have the need for purpose-driven work and care about the world at large. You are actually quite sensitive and warm towards people. You are very intellectual and a good leader. You are structured and organized and love to plan. With your ambition and drive you push yourself far, sometimes too far and you can burn out. You can become irritable and impatient and critical towards others and yourself. You can be emotional about the state of the world and feel a deep pain in your heart because of this. You can be hot-headed, aggressive, and judgmental. Your BodyYou have a medium build, are athletic, and have symmetrical features. Your body temperature is mostly warm and you can sweat easily and sometimes profusely. Your metabolism is active and you can digest pretty much anything. You are flexible and develop muscles fairly quickly.“Pittas are intelligent, organized and focused” Three common struggles for pittas1) Overheated — You are fiery and push yourself and get overheated. This can cause inflammation and burnout. 2) Skin issues Your skin is sensitive and you are prone to develop skin disorders like acne, psoriasis, eczema, etc. This is due to the heat in your body that expressing itself through your skin. 3) Acid reflux. Your stomach might act up and feel acidic. The heat can aggravate your stomach and intestines. You might experience loose stool and burning elimination. Read below what to do! Hi, 👋 I’m Christa de Ridder, a certified Ayurveda Health Coach and I am so excited to get to know you. Ayurveda was my saviour after years of finding a fix for my constipation. I tried so many things: doctors, diets, natural remedies, superfoods, supplements, and fasts, but nothing really stuck and it left me all feeling helpless and tired. I learned that imbalances start with improper diet and lifestyle and once I started making small changes, I started feeling the benefits and my constipation is now history! Are you ready to do the same? Three tips to get you back into balance1) Relieve stress — Implement a practice to release pent-up (emotional) energy, like running, boxing or a friendly team sport. 2) Calm down — Spend time in nature, preferably by water, to calm down, connect to yourself and rejuvenate. 3) Cool down your digestion — Avoid hot and spicy foods and fried foods. Favour cooling and fresh foods like leafy greens, cucumber, and cilantro. P.S. You are a chocolate feen! Chocolate can aggravate the heat in pitta and send you into overdrive. Enjoy it, but be mindful! —Want to learn more about your dosha?
• 3.
  You’re a… Kapha dosha!

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  Your personalityYou are kind, compassionate, and a loyal friend. You care deeply about others and what they go through. You are a rock, a great listener, and always there for your loved ones. You like structure and stability and are patient and deliberate. Your stability might make it hard for you to get moving! And to get motivated to go out beyond your comfort zone and try new things. You are slow to change, but when you do it sticks and stays with you. This might make it hard for you to make changes in your diet and lifestyle, you like to keep things the same. Your bodyYou are the more sturdy type, a strong body with round and broad features. You have thick skin, thick hair, and strong nails. You move in a slow manner and have steady endurance and good immunity.“You are always welcome at a kaphas house for coffee and cake!" Three common struggles for kaphas1) Slower metabolism — You might be the type who looks at cheese and gains a few pounds. So unfair! It can be harder for you to lose weight. 2) Congested You might get stuffy and mucousy quickly. The combination of the water and earth elements can create this. 3) Stagnant. Are you having a hard time getting going in the morning? Not the craziest about exercise? That's okay. Maybe a dance to your favourite music will get you going!Read below what to do! Hi, 👋 I’m Christa de Ridder, a certified Ayurveda Health Coach and I am so excited to get to know you. Ayurveda was my saviour after years of finding a fix for my constipation. I tried so many things: doctors, diets, natural remedies, superfoods, supplements, and fasts, but nothing really stuck and it left me all feeling helpless and tired. I learned that imbalances start with improper diet and lifestyle and once I started making small changes, I started feeling the benefits and my constipation is now history! Are you ready to do the same? Three tips to get you back into balance1) Get moving! Find a form of exercise that you like and enjoy to get you motivated and active. Think more in terms of a fun hobby rather than make it about working out.2) Light & fresh foods Adding lighter and fresher foods to your heavier foods is a great way to find balance. Adding a green salad or raw veggies, try a rougher grain like millet or add a handful of bitter greens like spinach or chard to your casserole. 3) Wake up early Go outside early in the morning for some fresh air to wake you up and get you motivated and excited for the day ahead. P.S. Kaphas can be prone to emotional eating. Look into this and see if there are other ways to move emotions through your body than eating. —Want to know more about your dosha?