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Which best describes your body frame?
Slim, and I find it hard to gain weight.
Medium, with a muscular build.
Broad or solid, and I gain weight easily.
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How would you describe your skin?
Dry or rough.
Oily or prone to irritation.
Moist or smooth.
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What's your hair like?
Dry, brittle, or thin.
Fine, with a tendency towards early greying or thinning.
Thick, wavy, and oily.
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How is your appetite and digestion?
Irregular appetite and digestion.
Strong appetite; I get irritated if I miss a meal.
Steady appetite, but slow digestion.
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What's your sleep pattern?
Light sleeper with a tendency to insomnia.
Moderate sleeper, but I seldom have sleep issues.
Deep sleeper; I can sleep long and still feel sluggish upon waking.
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Describe your temperament.
Creative, lively, and often spacey or forgetful.
Purposeful, intense, and can be easily irritated.
Calm, loving, and may be resistant to change.
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How do you handle stress?
I tend to worry or become anxious.
I become irritable or aggressive.
I withdraw or become indifferent.
Predominantly Vata
- Ayurveda Facial: To nourish and hydrate your dry skin, bringing back a radiant glow.
- Abhyanga: A warm oil massage to ground and soothe your nervous system, reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation.
- Swedana: Follow up Abhyanga with Swedana to deepen relaxation and aid in removing toxins, perfect for balancing Vata's dryness and irregular digestion.
Predominantly Pitta
- Ayurveda Facial: Tailored to cool and soothe your sensitive skin, utilizing calming herbs and oils.
- Shirodhara: To calm the mind, reduce stress, and cool the intensity that Pitta types often experience.
- Kansa Wand Massage: Helps to balance the fiery nature of Pitta, providing a gentle cooling effect on the body and mind.
Predominantly Kapha
- Garshana: A dry massage that stimulates circulation, helps in breaking down fat, and invigorates the sluggishness often felt by Kapha types.
- Abhyanga: With less oil, to provide a stimulating effect on the body, helping to revitalize and energize.
- Swedana: To help detoxify and remove excess Kapha from the body, enhancing the effects of Abhyanga.