Short 'n' sweet. (just like me! :)
Check out your relationship to your digestion, your sexual and creative power, and sleep.
Of course, you'll learn some Ayurvedic approaches just in answering the questions - because I love impact!
You'll get your score (and my interpretation) at the end.
XO, Siva
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Let's take a look at a few major aspects of your digestive experience.
Question 2 of 15
I'm aware of factors, OTHER THAN WHAT I EAT, that affect my digestive experience.
Not really; I mostly just consider what I've eaten when I feel something in my tummy.
Yes, I know how my routine, season, travel, and emotions affect my digestive experience.
Question 3 of 15
I prepare my body to receive food.
Not really, and not really sure what that even means.
I've thought about eating without other distraction, but often find myself doing something else while eating.
I have some ritual, like gratitude, before every meal.
I have regular practices to ensure I'm present and optimizing my digestion before I eat.
Question 4 of 15
On a scale of 1-5, how aware are you of your personal portion size?
1 - I don't even know what this means.
2 - I've thought about my portion size on occasion.
3 - I try to pay attention to my portion size, and choose it about half of the time.
4 - I regularly eat according to my personal portion size
5 - I regularly tune into my personal portion size and modify in real-time.
Question 5 of 15
I know how to modify my diet according to what my tummy is feeling.
Nah, I pretty much eat the same foods because of comfort and/or convenience.
Yes, I'm in tune with how my digestion is feeling and modify my diet accordingly.
" 'Cause everything is sex, except sex, which is power..." Janelle Monae
In Ayurveda, the connection between our sexuality, our creativity, and our manifestational potency is a foundational concept.
Question 7 of 15
I'm aware of my monthly hormonal cycles.
Not particularly.
Um, probably only when I'm feeling hypersensitive and reactive.
Heck yeah. I plan for them!
Question 8 of 15
I'm in touch with the moon phases and it's relationship to my sexuality and emotions.
What!? I didn't know the moon affected those parts of me.
I think I learned something about this but don't really have clarity, or a consistent practice.
Yes, and I adjust my self care accordingly.
Question 9 of 15
I feel inspired and have new ideas that excite me.
Ha! I wish I had time for that.
I have a lot of ideas, but don't often act on them.
Yes, I'm feeling naturally inspired and follow through on those intentions with actions.
Question 10 of 15
I have a comfortable relationship with my sexual body parts.
Not really.
Yes, and that's a relationship I continue to work on.
Healthy sleep patterns are rooted in connection with nature and a nurtured nervous system.
Question 12 of 15
I maintain a solid sleep rhythm.
Yes, the majority of time, I'm going to bed and walking up in the same rhythm.
I try to work on this, but know it's an area I need to work on.
When I go to bed and when I wake up really just depends on the day, and what I have going on.
Question 13 of 15
I pay attention to when I'm stressed out, and bring in practices to soothe my nervous system.
Um, it feels like I'm always stressed out.
I know when I'm stressed, but usually just watch something to get my mind off of it.
I'm really in tune with being stressed and try to make shifts to soothe myself pretty soon.
Question 14 of 15
I can sense when I'm internally conflicted, and know how to approach resolving.
Yes, I know how internal conflict affects my sleep and I really try to resolve as soon as I can.
No, I could learn more about that.
Question 15 of 15
I have a bedtime ritual or routine that attends to my nervous system preparing for sleep.
Yes, and I love it!
No, but that sounds nice...