Case Profile Workbook

A complete self‑study system for building an Ayurvedic case profile using observation, pattern recognition, and doshic logic.

SECTION 1 — OVERVIEW PAGE

Snapshot of the learner’s constitution, imbalance, and key patterns.

Name:

Date:

Season:

Constitution (Prakriti):

• Vata / Pitta / Kapha / Dual / Tridoshic

Current Imbalance (Vikriti):

• Vata ↑ / Pitta ↑ / Kapha ↑ / Mixed

Primary Concerns:

Subtle‑Body Focus:

• Prana / Tejas / Ojas

SECTION 2 — DIGESTION & AGNI PROFILE

2.1 Agni Type

Check all that apply:

Vata Agni (Irregular):

• Variable appetite
• Gas/bloating
• Constipation
• Energy swings

Pitta Agni (Sharp):

• Strong hunger
• Irritability when hungry
• Acid reflux
• Loose stools

Kapha Agni (Slow):

• Low appetite
• Heaviness after meals
• Slow digestion
• Sleepiness after eating

My Agni Summary:

2.2 Digestion Notes

• Appetite:
• Bowel movements:
• Post‑meal energy:
• Food sensitivities:

SECTION 3 — TONGUE ASSESSMENT

3.1 Tongue Map Observations

Tip (heart/lungs):

Middle (stomach/SI):

Sides (liver/GB):

Root (colon/kidneys):

3.2 Tongue Qualities

Color:

Coating:

Shape:

Edges:

Moisture:

3.3 Tongue Dosha Summary

• Vata signs: dryness, cracks, thinness
• Pitta signs: redness, yellow coating
• Kapha signs: swelling, thick white coating

Dominant Tongue Dosha:

SECTION 4 — EXTERNAL TISSUE ASSESSMENT

Skin, eyes, nails — the outer map of inner patterns.

4.1 Skin Assessment

Texture:

Temperature:

Color/Tone:

Oiliness/Dryness:

Skin Dosha Summary:

• Vata / Pitta / Kapha

4.2 Eye Assessment

Moisture:

Sclera:

Shape/Expression:

Eye Dosha Summary:

• Vata / Pitta / Kapha

4.3 Nail Assessment

Texture:

Color:

Shape:

Nail Dosha Summary:

• Vata / Pitta / Kapha

SECTION 5 — EMOTIONAL & MENTAL PATTERNS

5.1 Mental Dosha (Manas)

Thought Speed:

Focus:

Retention:

Memory:

Mental Dosha Summary:

• Vata / Pitta / Kapha

5.2 Emotional Dosha

Common Emotional Tone:

• Anxiety / Irritation / Heaviness

Triggers:

Recovery Style:

Emotional Dosha Summary:

• Vata / Pitta / Kapha

5.3 Subtle‑Body Assessment (Prana–Tejas–Ojas)

Prana (breath, vitality):

• Low / Balanced / High

Tejas (heat, intensity):

• Low / Balanced / High

Ojas (stability, nourishment):

• Low / Balanced / High

Subtle‑Body Summary:

SECTION 6 — LIFESTYLE PATTERNS

6.1 Sleep

Sleep onset:

Night waking:

Dream tone:

Morning energy:

Sleep Dosha Summary:

6.2 Movement

Daily movement type:

Energy after movement:

Movement dosha pattern:

6.3 Daily Rhythm (Dinacharya)

Morning routine:

Midday rhythm:

Evening routine:

Daily Rhythm Dosha Summary:

SECTION 7 — DOSHA IMBALANCE PATTERNS

7.1 Early Signs

7.2 Mid‑Stage Signs

7.3 Late‑Stage Signs

Dominant Imbalance Pattern:

• Vata ↑ / Pitta ↑ / Kapha ↑ / Hybrid

SECTION 8 — PATTERN RECOGNITION SUMMARY

8.1 Cross‑System Pattern

Which dosha appears most consistently across:

• Tongue
• Skin
• Eyes
• Nails
• Digestion
• Emotions
• Energy
• Sleep

Pattern Summary:

8.2 Subtle‑Body Integration

Which subtle‑body quality is most affected?

• Prana / Tejas / Ojas

Notes:

8.3 Seasonal Influence

How is the current season affecting your patterns?

SECTION 9 — CASE PROFILE (FINAL)

Integrating all observations into a clear, concise profile.

Constitution (Prakriti):

Current Imbalance (Vikriti):

Primary Dosha in Imbalance:

Subtle‑Body Imbalance:

Key Signs Across Systems:

Lifestyle Contributors:

Seasonal Contributors:

SECTION 10 — BALANCING PLAN

10.1 Balancing Qualities Needed

• Warmth
• Cooling
• Moisture
• Stimulation
• Grounding
• Softening

My Top 3 Balancing Qualities:

10.2 Daily Practices

Morning:

Midday:

Evening:

10.3 Food & Digestion Support

10.4 Emotional & Subtle‑Body Support

10.5 Movement & Sleep Support

SECTION 11 — REFLECTION PROMPTS

• What patterns surprised you
• What patterns repeat across days or weeks
• What subtle‑body quality collapses first
• What sensory qualities restore you fastest

What one shift will support you most this week