chart for determining your "prakriti," which refers to your Ayurvedic mind-body type.

Ayurvedic Prakriti Questionnaire

Vata

1. Are you thin, with a light frame?
2. Do you have dry skin and hair?
3. Do you tend to be forgetful or spacey?
4. Are you easily chilled, even in warm weather?
5. Is your energy variable, with bursts of activity followed by fatigue?
6. Do you prefer warm, moist environments?
7. Do you tend to worry or feel anxious often?

Pitta

1. Do you have a medium build, with good muscle development?
2. Is your skin fair or ruddy and prone to freckles or moles?
3. Do you have a strong appetite and digestion?
4. Are you ambitious and organized, with a tendency towards perfectionism?
5. Is your body temperature generally warm?
6. Do you have strong opinions and a tendency to be critical?
7. Do you have a strong sense of determination and competitiveness?

Kapha

1. Are you heavy-set with a sturdy frame?
2. Do you have smooth, soft skin and thick hair?
3. Is your digestion slow but steady?
4. Are you calm, patient, and slow to anger?
5. Do you have good endurance and stamina?
6. Do you prefer warm, dry environments?
7. Do you tend to hold onto possessions and accumulate things?

Scoring

For each question, give yourself:

• 0 points for "No"
• 1 point for "Sometimes"
• 2 points for "Yes"

Interpretation

• Vata: 0-7 points
• Pitta: 8-14 points
• Kapha: 15-21 points

Add up your points for each section to determine which prakriti type is most dominant for you. The highest score indicates your primary prakriti, but it's common for people to have a secondary prakriti as well, so you can look at the scores for the other doshas to see if they are close in points.