Ever wonder what your ayurvdic nature is? This is a simple guide provided by Prof Mahesh Dixit to help you get an idea of your physical qualities. (English and Hindi)

1. Ayurvedic Self-assessment Guide
Score yourself 0-5: strong ‘Yes’ = 5
VATA PITTA KAPHA
1 Do you have dry skin? Do you sunburn easily? Can you control hunger normally?
Are you known for your strong, youthful
2 Do you talk a lot? Do you suffer from sweat, bad smell?
hair?
Is it hard for you to control your
3 Are you a light sleeper? Do you have excellent memory?
appetite?
Do you have dry, brittle Do you maintain good relations with
4 Do you get pimples or acne?
hair? friends and enemies?
Do you keep opening your
5 Does your body and nature feel hot? Are you frequently late for appointments?
eyes while sleeping?
6 Do you chew your nails? Are you a bit too fond of eating? Are you slow to feel passionate?
Do you have interest in competitions and
7 Are your joints creaky? Do you have a calm temperament?
adventurous tasks?
Do you take name and fame a bit Is it hard for you to feel inspired about
8 Do you get sick easily?
seriously? work?
Are you always in hurry? Has your hair turned grey at an early Do you like indoor games more than
9
age? outdoor games?
Do you feel very tired Can you sleep peacefully even in times of
10 Do you like roam in gardens?
while doing work? a lot of tension?
TOTAL (VATA) TOTAL (PITTA) TOTAL (KAPHA)

2. Quick Guide to Eating for Health
Age Constitution
Menu Item CHILD ADULT OLD VATA PITTA KAPHA
Millet kichardi +++ ++ +++ +++ ++ +
Corn chapati ++ +++ ++ + + ++
Bhazi of cheel + ++ +++ + ++ +++
Kadhi + ++ ++ + + ++
Garlic/Coriander
Chutney (green) + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++
Garlic Chutney (red) - ++ ++ ++ + +++
Rab of corn +++ +++ +++ ++ + +++
Corn papad ++ ++ ++ ++ + +++
Saffron milk ++ +++ +++ +++ ++ ++
Note: This chart assumes you are eating in the evening, in the late autumn season. There are many
variables in proper nutrition, according to Ayurvedic principles, so expert advice is always a good
idea.

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