Prakrti - A Body-Type Questionnaire
Updated: Feb 23, 2021
Of course the best place to start when learning anything is with ourselves. Our doshic makeup is called our Prakrti. Prakrti means ‘nature’.

You may have seen a questionnaire like the one below before, if you have been interested in Ayurveda for a while. It is a Prakrti questionnaire. A prakrti questionnaire is designed to highlight the Guna/qualities within your body/mind. It also tells us how your body uses Prana when it is in good health and gives a very good idea of what you are like, generally, physically, mentally and emotionally. Every person in the world has a unique body make up (a bit like each snowflake is different) and it is your job to keep the body as close to its natural state as possible as you move through your life. You will notice now that the questions are worded to give an idea of the general Guna/qualities apparent within your body and mind.

Remember to fill out the questionnaire below based on how your body is the majority of the time AND when it is healthy. We will do another questionnaire later called a Vkriti Questionnaire. This later questionnaire will be designed to pick up how far your body/mind has moved away from its natural healthy state.
If all of the answers are sometimes true, please tick only the first answer. If none of the answers are appropriate, please tick none of the boxes. If two of the answers match your view of yourself, please tick both.
QUESTIONNAIRE
I am:
flexible, optimistic
ambitious, practical, intense
calm, peaceful, solicitous
I consider myself:
lively, intuitive
motivated, perceptive, warm
resilient, content, loyal, slow
Acquaintances describe me as:
enthusiastic, changeable
friendly, independent, courageous, discriminating
deliberate, relaxed, compassionate
My memory can be described:
quick to remember and forget
average, clear, distinct
slow to remember, slow to forget
My thinking style is:
restless, quick
organized, efficient, accurate
slow, methodical, exacting
I process information:
quickly
medium speed
slowly
My creativity level is:
filled with ideas, tend to follow through poorly
inventive with good follow through
best in field of business
Under stress I:
anxious, insecure, sigh and hyperventilate
aggressive, angry, irritated, get headaches and nausea
lethargic, dull, go into denial
My dreams at night are of:
activity, run, fly, frights
violence, anger, fire, passion, sun
romance, sentimental, snow, water
My speech is:
fast, talkative, excessive, imaginative
precise, convincing, clear, detailed, organized
slow, monotone, melodic, soothing, moments of silence
My voice is:
high pitched, fast, dissonant, weeping
medium pitched, sharp, laughing
low pitched, melodious, slow, pleasant
My lifestyle can be described as:
highly active
active
rather inactive
My spending is:
wasteful, can’t save, spend impulsively/frivolously
moderate, can’t save, spend on luxury
thrifty, accumulative, high spend on food (eat out, entertain, luxury food items)
My sex drive is:
changeable, either high or low gear
moderate, passionate, domineering
infrequent, cyclic, constant, devoted, loyal
I:
dislike - cold, wind, dry, like heat
dislike - heat, strong sun, perspire easily, like winter
dislike - cool, damp, tolerate extremes
My decision making process could be described as:
unsure
quick and decisive
deliberate
Emotionally I can be described as:
worrier, anxious, moody, emotional
angry, irritated
calm, complacent, slow to anger
I love these things:
travel, art, esoteric subjects
sports, politics, luxury
good, food
If threatened I feel:
fearful, anxious
angry, irritable, like fighting
indifferent, withdrawn
My tendencies are to:
question, theorize
judge, be artistic
be stable, logical
I eat:
quickly
moderately
slowly
My sleep is:
interrupted
sound
deep, long, slow to waken
I am sensitive to:
noise
light
odours
My learning could be described as:
quick, multi-tasker, can lose focus
focused, discriminating, finish what start
take my time, methodical
People describe me as:
vivacious, lively, active, spirited
determined
easygoing
I learn by:
listening
reading
associating by memory
My relationships with others can be described as:
I easily adapt to others
I am interested in people’s values and opinions
I am slow to make friends, forever loyal
My family would prefer me to be:
More settled
More tolerant
More enthusiastic/do more
I have (compared to others my height):
small bones
average bones
larger bones
My height is:
above average or below average
average
average to tall
My muscles are:
wiry
developed
stocky, solid
I:
lose weight easily
lose and gain weight easily
gain weight easily
If I gain weight it sits:
at my waist
all over
on hips and thighs
My skin is:
dry, flaky, thin, rough, cool
delicate, sensitive, freckles, moles, warm, glowing
oily, thick, smooth, good complexion, soft to touch
Within my facial complexions I have:
darker circles under eyes/shadows
reddish, ruddy, freckled, yellowish complexion
oily skin but clear, smooth and healthy looking
My hair is:
brittle, dry, thin, course
fine, straight, reddish tones, graying early, balding early
oily, thick, wavy, curly, luxurious
My eyebrows are:
thin, dry
medium
thick, large, bushy, oily
My eyes are:
small, darting, dry
sharp, bright, sensitive to light
big, calm, loving gaze
My teeth and gums are:
crooked, big or small, thin gums
medium, tender gums, bleed easily (gums)
strong, white, healthy gums
My nose is:
uneven, small, thin
long and pointed
short, round, oily
My lips are:
dry, thin, dark
soft, pink
oily, smooth, large, thick, pale
My veins are:
prominent
somewhat visible
not visible
My shoulders are:
narrow, sloping
medium
broad, firm
My hips are (for my frame):
narrow
medium
wide
My hands are:
small, dry, cool, small, long fingers
medium, moist, warm, pink
oily, large, cool, firm
My joints are:
thin, small, crack (clicking sounds often in joints even when young)
moderate, soft, loose (I'm naturally flexible)
large,strong,well-lubricated (My joints feel strong and stable)
My nails are:
dry, brittle, break easily
flexible, pink, shiny
thick, smooth, hard
My perspiration is:
scant
heavy, odourous
moderate, not unpleasant
My appetite is:
irregular (I forget about meals and I'm not bothered if I do)
strong (I can’t skip meals, if I do I become irritable and shaky)
constant (I can skip meals and not have ill effects but I don't want to)
My sleep is:
irregular
sound and even
prolonged and deep
My energy can be described as:
comes in spurts (changeable)
fair but I can push self too much
good
My stools are:
hard, dry, constipated
soft and loose
heavy, slow and bulky
YOUR RESULTS

The first answer represents VATA.
The middle PITTA and the last answer is KAPHA.

How many do you have in each?
There is a completely unique combination of Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha is your ‘Prakrti’ or Body-Type

There are seven general categories of Prakrti:
SINGLE DOSHA PRAKRTI
Vata – Movement of Prana dominates
Pitta – Digestion/Transformation of Prana dominates
Kapha – Holding Prana dominates
DUAL DOSHA PRAKRTI
Vata/Pitta – Moving and digesting Prana dominates
Vata/Kapha – Moving and holding Prana dominates
Pitta/Kapha – Digesting and holding Prana dominates
TRIDOSHIC PRAKRTI
Vata/Pitta/Kapha – Evenly, moving/digesting/holding Prana
Visit your local Ayurvedic practitioner to learn the best ways to support your body-type with massage, herbs, diet, lifestyle and Yoga!
