I just created a much more thorough Dosha Assessment for the community because one of the biggest misunderstandings in Ayurveda is thinking your dosha is simply “what type you are.” There are actually two important pieces to look at: Prakriti is your natural constitution, the balance of Vata, Pitta and Kapha you were born with. Vikriti is your current state, what may be elevated or out of balance right now because of stress, diet, sleep, lifestyle, season, environment and everything happening in your life. This assessment looks at both. The first section focuses more on your physical constitution, including body frame, skin, digestion, temperature, sleep, joints, appetite and other lifelong tendencies. The second section looks at what is happening right now, including your energy, emotions, eating habits, digestion, ability to start and finish tasks, stress response, sleep, communication style and motivation. The goal isn’t to put you into a box or tell you that you are “just Vata” or “just Pitta.” We all have all three doshas. What becomes interesting is understanding your baseline and then noticing where you may have moved away from it. That is where Ayurveda becomes practical. Once you understand what is naturally you versus what is currently out of balance, you can start making much more intentional choices with food, movement, routine, rest and self-care. Take the assessment and share your results below. I’d love to know your Prakriti and Vikriti and whether the difference between the two surprised you. Go to classroom and check the quiz