The Ayurvedic Movement Quiz - Part 2

What is your movement style?

Here is a fun way to get to know yourselves and your family better. Not each of us is the same or prefers the same exercise forms. While one of you may enjoy running another may prefer Yoga or Pilates. As we acknowledge that each of us is unique with a very individual constitution, we also need to acknowledge and appreciate that each of us may choose to move in different ways.

Movement is important.

Form of movement can vary and be more suited to what an individual's constitution. Try including your children in this Quiz too and it may give you new information and insight to what their preferences might be, for now and in the future.

Our younger friends might need help with some questions - but we are sure you will manage!

Enjoy the Quiz!

1.How do you feel about exercise/ movement in general?

A. I love variety and get bored easily

B. I like to push myself and feel accomplished

C. I prefer slow and steady movements - consistency matters

2. When do you feel most motivated to exercise?

A. Whenever I feel like , spontaneous or with music

B. When there is a clear goal or competition

C. When I know it will help me feel calm and grounded and I really know I MUST

3.If you had a free hour outdoors, what would you choose to do?

A. Bike ride, play a spontaneous game or just dance (who cares if we are outdoors)

B. A run, sport or a hike with a challenge!

C. A walk , gardening or yoga in the sun

4. What is the energy post exercise / movement?

1. Sometimes I feel a bit drained or unsure and scattered

2. Energised. Sometimes irritable and too hot

3.I feel good- more stable and lighter .I also feel glad its over

5. What time of day do you enjoy exercising the most?

A. Mid-morning or early afternoon

B. Early Morning-I want to get going

C.Late morning or early evening- not rushed

6. Your body tends to feel

A. Light, mobile , a bit dry at most times

B. Warm , muscular , compact and sturdy

C.Heavy, slow, sometimes stiff

7. You are more likely to get injured by

A. Overstretching or imbalance

B. Overexertion, Heat exhaustion

C. Lack of mobility or ignoring stiffness

8. Your ideal class or sport looks like

A. Dance, Aerial Yoga, Hatha Yoga ,Ballet, Zumba or Movement games

B. HIIT ,Tennis, Martial arts , Circuits, Triathlons

C. Swimming, Strength Training, Pilates, Nature Walks

9.After a long day, what type of movement appeals to you?

A. Something expressive or fun

B. A solid intense workout to release stress

C. Gentle stretching, Walking or rest

10.How do you react to summer heat during activity ?

A. I overheat fast and get dizzy

B. I sweat a lot, but push through

C.I slow down and just avoid it

11. When the weather gets cold,how does movement change for you?

A. I feel stiff and unmotivated - need inspiration

B. I like the cold - gives me drive

C. I need more warm ups and time to start

12. You are most likely to skip exercise  or any kind of movement because

A. I got distracted by other things and forgot

B. So busy.Where is the time?

C. I just did not feel up to it

13.If exercise was a food, what would you want

A. Something spicy and new every day

B. Something powerful and energizing

C. Something nourishing, grounding and familiar

14. When trying a new movement form

A. Pick it up fast but also lose interest fast

B.Take it seriously and want to excel

C.Move cautiously but stick with it long-term

15.Which sounds most like you on a weekend morning?

A. Lets try something new!

B. Lets get this done!

C. Whats the rush? Lets ease into the day

16. What kind of external support helps you stay consistent with movement ?*

A. A flexible routine I can adapt daily

B. A set schedule or accountability buddy

C.A low pressure environment where i can go at my own pace

Bonus Questions for Adults

17. How do your joints feel after exercise?

A. Slightly sore or crackly

B. Inflamed or too hot

C. Stiff or heavy

18. How do you cool down post exercise?

A. I forget to stretch or hydrate unless reminded to do so

B. I need to follow a structured cool down to avoid flare-ups

C. I like warm baths or oils after to unwind and restore

19. If you wake up with aches and pains, what do you do?

A. Try to shake it off or ignore

B. Reach for something to soothe it quickly.

C. Take it slow- try to warm up gently

20.What kind of joint or body discomfort do you experience most often?

A. Imbalance. Instability or sharp aches and pains

B. Inflammation , Heat , Swelling

C. Stiffness, heaviness, dullness

21. What kind of movement support do you find most useful?

A. Yoga, light stretches or cardio - movement based

B. Cooling salves , structured routines to stick to

C. Slow paced, strength building - not speed

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Decoding the Results