Ayurveda is an intricate, time-tested, and ancient Science of Life. One of the most fundamental principles of Ayurveda is that we are all microcosms of the universe and embody each of the 5 Great Elements of Nature. These 5 elements; Fire, Air, Space, Earth, and Water exist within each of us in different amounts, ratios, and harmonies.
The three Ayurvedic Doshas, known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha arise from these 5 elements and express their unique qualities and nature in every part of our mental and physical being. Vata is made up of Air and Space, Pitta is made up of Fire & Water, and Kapha is made up of Earth & Water.
The unique combination of how these three Doshas express themselves within us is known as our Ayurvedic Mind-Body Type and “Prakriti" in Ayurveda. Prakriti is defined as an individual’s most natural state and unique bio-energetic constitution.
While you have all three Doshas within you, this quiz will reveal your two most dominant ones (or three if you are tri-doshic and express all three doshas equally) and allow for a wealth of knowledge to experiment with and further explore. Based on how the doshas are uniquely expressed in you, and in what ratios, your Prakriti is known. And while this is powerful information, it is not designed to box you in. No individual human being can be put into any one category of anything. Your Prakriti is simply a guide and tool (along other things you may be using) to better and more deeply help you understand your Self and health so that you can make the most informed and aligned choices to elevate and improve your overall wellness and quality of life.
Knowing your Ayurvedic Mind-Body Type is like having your own personal and individualized "manual" or cheat code for wholeness, balance and longevity.
This quiz is an invitation into the Ayurvedic world for deeper understanding of Self & health and I am so happy you are diving in.
When taking the quiz, please choose only one option for each question and base your answers on what has been the case for you the majority of your life, and not based on any recent changes or imbalances. For example if you had thick, curly hair most of your life and are now balding or experiencing thinning hair, the answer to choose for hair type would be thick and curly.
After taking the quiz, you will receive a PDF that includes your results as well as a brief breakdown of what your Ayurvedic Mind-Body Type means. This is a fun and wonderful start to your Ayurvedic health exploration and I am excited to be on the journey alongside with you!
If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to email hello@mindbodyveda.com at anytime.
Enjoy the Veda (knowledge) and Exploration!
Lots of Love,
~Ymane