Quiz - Girl on Fire

Take Our Constitution Quiz and Discover Your Body/Mind Type!

With roots in the ancient medical model of Ayurveda, this quiz will help you identify your dosha, your inherent nature (based on the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space) so that you can make informed lifestyle choices that nurture your body/mind type.

DIRECTIONS: it's most accurate to do this quiz in a balanced state, so if that's not you right now, remember a time when you were at your happiest and healthiest and choose the responses that best describe your natural self.

Sleep

I can manage on less than 8hrs of sleep.

My sleep is light and restless and I wake easily.

I sleep soundly and am slow to start in the morning.

Structure

I am thin with prominent joints

I am sturdy with large bones

I have a strong, athletic frame

I often feel cold, with poor circulation. I prefer warm environments.

I often feel hot and thrive in cooler temperatures.

I often feel cool and prefer warm, dry environments.

Miscellaneous

I feel entertained and/or bored by this test.

I feel excited and/or anxious after doing this test.

I feel curious and/or irritated after doing this test.

Pace

I move like Winnie-the-Pooh, at a steady, leisurely pace.

I move like Rabbit. I am purposeful, determined and competitive.

I move quickly like Tigger. I am always on the go, but not always with direction.

Weight

My weight is above average and it’s challenging to drop pounds.

My weight is average and I can lose or gain easily when I want to.

My weight rests at the low end of average and I have difficulty gaining.

Money

I don’t like to spend money, I prefer to save it.

I’m a spontaneous buyer and often spend too much.

I’m cautious with my money but will spend it on meaningful items.

Personality

People are most likely to describe me as intelligent, intense and perfectionistic.

People are most likely to describe me as creative, imaginative and social.

People are most likely to describe me as easy going, nurturing and patient.

Relationships

I am the life of the party and make friends easily.

I am a loyal friend and sustain my relationships long term.

I tend to make strategic acquaintances that support my work.

Digestion

My appetite is strong. I grow cranky when I don’t eat and I can eat almost anything.

My appetite is good. I enjoy food, but I can skip meals. I eat and digest slowly.

My appetite is sporadic. I can forget to eat and my digestion is delicate.

Decision Making

I gather information and then base my decision on my research.

I tend to be indecisive and change my mind frequently.

I make a decision and stick to it, even stubbornly so.

Stamina

My stamina tends to be weak, I can wear out quickly.

I am physically strong and can hold my own in most activities.

I have great endurance with consistent energy levels.

Work/Schoolwork

I am good at completing projects, once someone else has initiated them.

I like to start projects but have difficulty finishing them.

When I start a project, I focus intently to see it through to completion.

Stress

I react to stress with irritation, anger and criticism.

I react to stress with nervousness, anxiety and self-doubt.

I remain calm and collected most times, but may withdraw if things become too intense.

Hair

My hair is thick, wavy and oily.

My hair tends to be dry and brittle.

My hair is fine, reddish, prematurely gray or thinning.

Identify Your Dosha

Vata (wind)

Pitta (fire)

Kapha (earth)