Among some practitioners of Ayurveda, the determination of prakriti (nature or singularity; often rendered as 'constitution') is limited to evaluating the predominant dosha (disease tendency: Vata, Pitta, Kapha) of individuals. But knowing the predominant dosha is insufficient and misleading when attempting to guide a person toward better health.

The usual prakriti questionnaires utilized to evaluate constitution are oversimplifications that often lead to errors. Such questionnaires commingle and confound elements of various typologies, and then conflate all answers into one assessment. The approach is reductionist, and readily explains why many practitioners are frustrated by superficial characterizations that impede greater self-understanding and often preclude the adoption of accurately personalized Ayurvedic healthcare plans.

The practice of Ayurveda requires that the entire person be understood, both in health and in disease. Determining prakriti, Ayurvedic Singularity, is a complex process best accomplished under the expert guidance of a Suddha practitioner. Discovering the multiple facets of the Ayurvedic Singularity is a process of deep introspection, which is an essential requirement for healing.

Different aspects of the Ayurvedic Singularity will have more or less importance in developing an individualized care plan. The Psychological Disposition and Socio-Developmental Typology will have more relevance when determining what practices to adopt to bring balance to the buddhi, manas, and indriyas (intelligence, mind, and senses). The Physiological Typology and Disease Tendency will be more prominent when selecting relevant practices for regulating prana and agni (energy and digestion), and the Physical Typology will have foremost importance in cultivating ojas (resilience) and planning specific aspects of diet and regeneration practices for the dense body