{"id":914,"date":"2012-11-12T07:32:15","date_gmt":"2012-11-12T07:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dharmony.wpengine.com\/?page_id=914"},"modified":"2013-12-31T16:20:09","modified_gmt":"2013-12-31T16:20:09","slug":"ayurveda-test-quiz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dharmonyherbs.com\/ayurveda-test-quiz","title":{"rendered":"Step 1. Find The Right Herbs For You &#8211; Ayurveda Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1307\" title=\"ayurveda test\" alt=\"ayurveda test\" src=\"http:\/\/dharmony.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Step-1-Ayurveda-Test2.png\" width=\"850\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dharmonyherbs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Step-1-Ayurveda-Test2.png 850w, https:\/\/www.dharmonyherbs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Step-1-Ayurveda-Test2-300x21.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ayurveda Test<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Step 1: Learn Your Ayurvedic Elemental Constitution<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1238\" title=\"Vata-dosha\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/dharmony.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Vata-dosha.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1237\" title=\"pitta-dosha\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/dharmony.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/pitta-dosha1.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1239\" title=\"kapha-dosha\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/dharmony.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/kapha-dosha5.png\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The key to Ayurvedic healing is in the understanding of each individual\u2019s unique elemental constitution.\u00a0 This allows Ayurveda to treat each person\u2019s unique health situation in the appropriate, applicable and compassionate ways that address their deepest individual health needs.\u00a0 Unlike other medical models which prescribe the same remedy for the masses, Ayurveda recognizes each individual\u2019s unique personal balance.\u00a0 By identifying the elemental proportions of each individual Ayurveda facilitates the selection of not only the proper herbal remedies they require but also the ideal diet, exercise and daily rhythms which together promote the balanced lifestyle necessary for optimal health.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nccam.nih.gov\/health\/ayurveda\/introduction.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Ayurveda<\/a> categorizes the elemental balance of individual humans, animals, plants and even minerals much in the same way that modern chemistry analyses the elemental composition of various substances through the periodic table of elements.\u00a0 Ayurveda, however, uses a much simpler and efficient model based on the archetypical energies of the 5 great elements \u2013 earth, water, fire, air and space.\u00a0 Once properly diagnosed it is easier to view oneself as an archetypical elemental body\/mind type, rather than a chemical composite.\u00a0 This helps you take your health into your own hands by choosing the herbs, foods and rhythms which enhance your personal balance.\u00a0 To simplify and empower us even further the 5 elements are grouped into 3 pairs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Space and Air combined together is called <strong>Vata<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Fire and Water combined \u00a0together is called <strong>Pitta<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Water and Earth combined together is called <strong>Kapha<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These 3 elemental constitutions Vata, Pitta and Kapha are at the heart of all Ayurvedic treatments.\u00a0 Once you know your elemental type it is simply a matter of discovering which herbs, diet and lifestyle choices bring your constitution into balance by reducing excesses or increasing deficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>Below you can use our simple Ayurveda Test to help you self-diagnose your Ayurvedic body\/mind constitution.\u00a0 Answer the questions honestly, while viewing yourself through the general patterns that have been true throughout your adult life, not just as you are right now.\u00a0 Once you complete it click the appropriate button below to learn more about your personal constitution.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/files.quizsnack.com\/iframe\/embed.html?hash=qzksoslj&amp;width=550&amp;height=300&amp;wmode=transparent&amp;t=1353479465&amp;width=550&amp;height=300\" height=\"300\" width=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='http:\/\/dharmony.wpengine.com\/ayurvedic-herbs\/vata-dosha' class='small-button smallblue'>If you are VATA go to the Next Step &gt;&gt;<\/a><br \/>\n<a href='http:\/\/dharmony.wpengine.com\/ayurvedic-herbs\/pitta-dosha' class='small-button smallred'>If you are PITTA go to the Next Step &gt;&gt;<\/a><br \/>\n<a href='http:\/\/dharmony.wpengine.com\/ayurvedic-herbs\/kapha-dosha' class='small-button smallgreen'>If you are KAPHA go to the Next Step &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; 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