Tír na nÓg Organics – Organic Health Store & Ayurveda in Sligo Healthstore
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Sun & public holidays: closed.
- Grattan St. Sligo
- +353 71 916 2752
16 Grattan St
Sligo, F91 RX31
Mon to Sat: 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday & Public holidays: closed
+353 71 916 2752
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Ayurveda test
We will help you uncover your unique constitution, according to the ancient principles of Ayurveda. By understanding your dosha type, you can gain valuable insights into your physical, mental, and emotional characteristics, enabling you to make choices that align with your innate nature and promote overall well-being. Take the first step toward holistic health and balance by exploring the fascinating world of Ayurveda through this simple and enlightening test. 🔥🌬🌱💧
Instructions
To take the test, simply check the box that best represents you in each category. Answer honestly based on your personal characteristics and preferences. Once completed, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of your Ayurvedic constitution and how you can balance it to enhance your well-being.
Select one
- Type of hair
- Skin
- Mental activity
- Memory
- Weather
- Sleep
- Reaction to stress
- Body size
- Hunger
- Walk
- Moods
Vata
- Dry
- Dry, rough
- Quick mind, restless, imaginative
- Quick to learn, quick to forget
- Aversion to cold weather
- Interrupted, light sleep
- Excites easily, anxious
- Small frame
- Irregular
- Quick
- Change quickly
Pitta
- Fine, thinning, reddish, prematurely grey
- Soft, ruddy
- Sharp intellect, efficient, perfectionist
- Good general memory
- Aversion to hot weather
- Sound, medium length
- Angers easily, irritated, critical
- Medium frame
- Sharp
- Determined
- Intense, slow changing
Kapha
- Thick, oily
- Oily, moist
- Calm, steady, stable
- Good long-term memory
- Aversion to damp, cold weather
- Sound, long, heavy sleep
- Not easily ruffled, stubborn
- Gain weight easily
- Can easily skip meals
- Slow and steady
- Steady, non-changing
Understanding Your Scores
Your highest score among the three totals indicates the primary principle you should focus on balancing. The Vata, Pitta, and Kapha Checklist will assist you in identifying straightforward dietary or daily routine adjustments that can contribute to your overall fitness and well-being.
You can select the type that aligns with your requirements. If two columns have nearly identical totals, you can work on balancing both principles. In the rare instances when all three principles are equally present, consider the current season of the year: balance Vata in cold and dry conditions, Pitta in hot conditions, and Kapha in cold and damp conditions.
Explore the characteristics of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha to gain deeper insights:
Vata
Vibrant, lively, enthusiastic, clear and alert mind, flexible,exhilarated, imaginative, sensitive, talkative, quick to respond.
When out of balanceRestless, unsettled, light interrupted sleep tendency to over- exert, fatigued, constipated, anxious, worried, underweight.
What aggravates VataIrregular routine, staying up late, irregular meals, cold, dry weather, excessive mental work, too much bitter, astringent or pungent food, traveling, injury.
Pitta
Warm, loving, contented, enjoys challenges, strong digestion, lustrous complexion, good concentration, articulate and precise speech, courageous, bold, sharp wit, intellectual.
When out of balanceDemanding, perfectionist, tendency towards frustration, anger, tendency towards skin rashes, irritable and impatient, prematurely grey hair or early hair loss.
What aggravates VataExcessive heat or exposure to the sun, alcohol, smoking, time pressure, deadlines, excessive activity, too much spicy, sour or salty food, skipping meals.
Kapha
Affectionate, compassionate, forgiving emotionally steady, relaxed, slow, methodical, good memory, good stamina, stability, natural resistance to sickness.
When out of balanceComplacent, dull, oily skin, allergies slow digestion, lethargic, possessive, over attached, tendency to oversleep, overweight.
What aggravates KaphaExcessive rest and oversleeping, overeating, insufficient exercise, too little variety in life, heavy, unctuous foods, too much sweet, sour or salty food, cold, wet weather.