There are many different tools that an Ayurvedic practitioner uses to determine your prakruti (natural state of balance) and vikruti (current state of imbalance).  One is a dosha quiz similar, but much more detailed, to the one that is on our whatsyourdosha.com site.  Ayurvedic practitioners are also trained to take and read the pulse, to evaluate the tongue, lips, eyes, nails and face.

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