Dosha Evaluation
It is best to consult with an ayurvedic practitioner to determine your individual prakruti (i.e., your unique physical and psychological composition at birth or your “starting point” of balance). An ayurvedic practitioner will listen to your pulse, examine your features and ask questions to determine the dominant energetics in your body. If you want to make an approximation of it on your own, download the evaluation form below and complete pages 2 -4 as follows:
Prakruti Determination:
To determine your prakruti (your “starting point” of balance), review each characteristic in the left most column and place check marks next to each description in each of the three columns (column 1-vata, column 2-pitta, column 3-kapha) to the right that BEST describes you. When making your selection, consider how the characteristic has applied over the course of your life in general with emphasis on how that characteristic displayed itself as a child. It may be helpful to get unbiased input from people who have known you for a long time (family members or long-time friends) as you complete this survey. Compare their observations to yours and try to be completely honest. When you have completed each section, tally the check marks in each column, recording on page 4 next to “Prakruti Total”. The highest number indicates your dominant dosha.
Vikruti Determination:
To determine your vikruti (your current energetic state), you should review the characteristics in the evaluation form a second time; but this time make your choice based on how the characteristic applies to you today. Again, it is helpful to get someone who knows you well (i.e., a close friend or co-worker) to complete the survey with you (or on your behalf) to achieve the most unbiased results. Tally the columns and record on page 4 next to “Vikruti Total”. The highest number indicates your dominant dosha.
Compare your prakruti to your vikruti to determine which doshas are out of balance.