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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.
How would you describe your skin?
Dry or rough.
Oily or prone to irritation.
Moist or smooth.
What's your hair like?
Dry, brittle, or thin.
Fine, with a tendency towards early greying or thinning.
Thick, wavy, and oily.
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.
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.
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.
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.