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INSTRUCTIONS:
To determine your current constitution (Vikruti), replace the number
0 with the number 1 in the V, P, or K column for the trait that most applies to
you. Use the tab key to move from box to box. If more than one applies, mark
the option that best describes you at this current time. This can be used as
a starting point to help you discover your constitution, also know as Dosha
in Sanskrit.
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GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING YOUR
CONSTITUTION (DOSHA)
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OBSERVATIONS
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VATA
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PITTA
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KAPHA
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V
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K
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Body Size
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Slender, small frame-very tall or short
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Medium frame
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Large frame
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Body Weight
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Thin, hard to gain
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Medium
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Heavy, easy to gain
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Chin
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Thin, angular
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Tapering, heart shaped
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Rounded, double
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Cheeks
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Wrinkled, sunken
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Smooth, flat
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Rounded, plump
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Eyes
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Small, sunken, dry, active, dark, nervous
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Sharp, bright, light, gray, green,
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Big, beautiful, blue, calm, loving
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Sclera
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Ash-colored
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Red or yellow (light sensitive)
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White or glossy
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Nose
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Uneven shape, deviated septum
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Long pointed, red nose-tip
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Short rounded, button nose
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Teeth
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Uneven, big, protruded, thin gums
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Medium, yellowish, tender gums
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White, strong teeth & gums
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Lips
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Dry, cracked, black/brown tinge, thin
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Pink, inflamed, yellowish, moderate
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Smooth, oily, pale, full
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Skin
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Dry, rough, thin, cold
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Smooth, slightly oily, warm
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Thick, oily, cool
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Complexion
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Darker
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Rosy
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Pale, white
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Hair Color
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Light brown
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Red, auburn, blond, gray, bald
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Dark brown
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Hair Texture
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Coarse, kinky, curly
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Thin, soft, fine, straight, slightly
oily
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Thick, wavy, oily, luxuriant
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Nails
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Dry, rough, brittle, break easily
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Flexible, pink, lustrous
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Thick, oily, strong, shiny
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Speech
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High pitch, rapid, scattered
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Medium pitch, penetrating, clear
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Low pitch, slow
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Chest
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Flat, sunken
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Moderate
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Expanded, round
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Belly-button
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Small, irregular, herniated
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Oval, superficial
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Big, deep, stretched, round
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Joints
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Cold, cracking
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Moderate
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Large, lubricated
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Belly
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Thin, flat, sunken
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Moderate
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Big, pot-bellied
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Hips
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Slender
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Moderate
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Heavy, big, rounded
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Appetite
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Irregular, scanty
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Strong, sharp, needs food
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Slow, steady, can easily miss meals
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Food & Drink
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Prefers warm
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Prefers cold
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Prefers warm & dry
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Thirst
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Changeable
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Frequently thirsty
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Rarely thirsty
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Taste
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Prefers spicy, bitter & astringent
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Prefers spicy, salty & sour
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Prefers sweet, sour & salty
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Elimination
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Dry, hard, constipation
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Frequent, soft to average
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Heavy, slow, regular
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Emotions
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Anxiety, fear, uncertainty, worry
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Angers easily, jealousy, envy
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Calm, greed, attachment
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Moods
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Changes quickly
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Changes slowly
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Steady, unchanging
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Faith
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Variable
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Extreme
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Consistent
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Dreams
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Varied, active, fearful, flying, running
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Fiery, violent, war, competition
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Lakes, snow, romance, water
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Sleep
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Light, interrupted
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Sound, medium length
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Sound, heavy, deep, prolonged
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Memory
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Short term is best
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Good general memory, distinct
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Long term is best, sustained
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Strength/ Endurance
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Low
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Moderate
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High, excellent
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Sex Drive
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Variable, irregular, low
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Moderate
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Strong
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Financial
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Low savings, spends easily
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Moderate savings, spends on luxuries
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Good savings
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Weather
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Aversion to cold
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Aversion to hot
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Aversion to damp, cool
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TOTALS
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YOUR DOSHA TYPE:
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