Your Prakriti Test Results:
Printable Ayurvedic Constitution Test

Knowing your Prakriti can help you maintain optimal health. Click in the circles below that best describe you. Answer the questions based on your overall, lifelong tendencies and not according to temporary or recent conditions. You will see your score when you click the "Show Results" button. You can then click on links to Vata, Pitta and Kapha to learn more about your Prakriti.

Note: Even a thoughtful test cannot take the place of an evaluation by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner. The results of this test may give a good indication of the primary doshas in your Prakriti but the evaluation of your practitioner may be more accurate.

Prakriti (Lifelong Characteristics, Qualities and Tendencies)
Quality			Doesn't apply	Somewhat applies	Applies
1.	My lifelong tendency has been to be thin and lanky		0	1	2
2.	I find having a routine in life to be challenging		0	1	2
3.	My skin tends to be rough and dry, even if I don't live in a dry, arid climate (but especially if I do)		0	1	2
4.	My joints are fairly prominent		0	1	2
5.	My teeth are protruded and/or crooked		0	1	2
6.	My hair is kinky, curly and tends to be dry or frizzy		0	1	2
7.	It is usually easy for me to lose weight and I usually have difficulty gaining weight		0	1	2
8.	Usually in my life I enjoy hot weather		0	1	2
9.	I tend to dislike wind		0	1	2
10.	I tend to dislike dry		0	1	2
11.	I have a medium build with medium bone structure		0	1	2
12.	I enjoy competitive activities and enjoy physical or intellectual challenges		0	1	2
13.	My teeth are medium-sized and/or a little yellow (stained doesn't count)		0	1	2
14.	I have fair skin which easily sunburns		0	1	2
15.	I have a lot of moles or freckles		0	1	2
16.	I am or am becoming bald, I have grayed early, or I have thin or fine hair		0	1	2
17.	Chili peppers, tomatoes and spicy food in general tends to cause me digestive distress, including heartburn or stomachache or loose stools, (even if I really enjoy the taste and am attracted to these things)		0	1	2
18.	I prefer a cool climate to a warm one		0	1	2
19.	I dislike heat, especially humid heat and feel easily fatigued by it		0	1	2
20.	I have a sharp, intelligent, aggressive mind		0	1	2
21.	I have a sturdy constitution with a large bone structure		0	1	2
22.	I enjoy having a routine in life		0	1	2
23.	My teeth are large, straight and white		0	1	2
24.	My hair is a little wavy, thick and lustrous		0	1	2
25.	My eyes are large and luxurious		0	1	2
26.	I enjoy sleep and generally sleep deeply		0	1	2
27.	I gain weight easily and have difficulty losing weight		0	1	2
28.	My appetite is slow and steady		0	1	2
29.	I tolerate most climates well but usually in my life I have preferred warm weather		0	1	2
30.	My energy and stamina are consistent. When I have a lot to do I do it at a pace that I can maintain for a long time		0	1	2

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The above information was written by Dr. Claudia Welch and edited by Melissa A.Sfida for the exclusive use of Banyan Trading Co. The information is protected by copyright and may not be reprinted without the written permision of Dr. Claudia Welch and Banyan Trading Co. More about Dr. Claudia Welch

Disclaimer

The above Prakriti test and results are intended as a convenient tool to provide practical information on your Ayurvedic constitutional type. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. In addition, it should be noted that while this information should be considered highly useful it is not meant to replace the skilled constitutional analysis of a professionally trained Ayurvedic Physician.