I am thin, lanky and slender with prominent joints
and thin muscles.
I have a medium, symmetrical build with good muscle
development.
I have a large, round or stocky build. My frame is
broad, stout or thick.
Weight
Low; I may forget to eat or have a tendency to lose
weight.
Moderate; it is easy for me to gain or lose weight
if I put my mind to it.
Heavy; I gain weight easily and have difficulty losing
it.
Eyes
My eyes are small and active.
I have a penetrating gaze.
I have large pleasant eyes.
Complexion
My skin is dry, rough or thin.
My skin is often flushed, reddish in color and prone
to irritation.
My skin is thick, moist and smooth.
Hair
My hair is dry, brittle or frizzy.
My hair is fine with a tendency towards early thinning
or graying.
I have abundant, thick and oily hair.
Joints
My joints are thin and prominent and have a tendency
to crack.
My joints are loose and flexible.
My joints are large, well knit and padded.
Sleep
Pattern
I am a light sleeper with a tendency to awaken easily.
I am a moderately sound sleeper, usually needing less
than eight hours to feel rested.
My sleep is deep and long. I tend to awaken slowly
in the morning.
Body
Temperature
My hands and feet are usually cold and I prefer warm
environments.
I am usually warm, regardless of the season, and prefer
cooler environments.
I am adaptable to most temperatures but do not like
cold, wet days.
Temperament
I am lively and enthusiastic by nature. I like to
change.
I am purposeful and intense. I like to convince.
I am easy going and accepting. I like to support.
Under
stress...
I become anxious and/or worried.
I become irritable and/or aggressive.
I become withdrawn and/or reclusive.
Score:
Air:
Fire:
Earth:
Section 2:
Air: Type a number between
1 and 5 in each box. (5 meaning the strongest agreement)
1. I have been feeling
worried or anxious.
1
2
3
4
5
2. I've been having difficulty
falling asleep or have been awakening easily.
1
2
3
4
5
3. I feel restless if I'm
not constantly on the move.
1
2
3
4
5
4. My digestion is irregular
with frequent gas or bloating.
1
2
3
4
5
5. My bowel movements are
hard, dry or occur less than once per day.
1
2
3
4
5
6. My daily schedule of
eating meals, going to sleep or awakening often
varies from day to day.
1
2
3
4
5
7. I tend to be impulsive.
1
2
3
4
5
8. I often forget things
after a short period of time.
1
2
3
4
5
9. I have a lot of initiative
but have trouble following through.
1
2
3
4
5
10. I generally have a
number of physical concerns.
1
2
3
4
5
air score:
fire:
Type a number between 1 and 5 (5 meaning the strongest
agreement) in each box, and the questions in order
1. I have been feeling
irritable or impatient.
1
2
3
4
5
2. I tend to be critical
and am intolerant of errors.
1
2
3
4
5
3. My skin feels hot and
irritated, or breaks out easily.
1
2
3
4
5
4. I have been having acid
indigestion or heartburn.
1
2
3
4
5
5. I tend to be compulsive
and have difficulty stopping once I've started
a project.
1
2
3
4
5
6. I am easily frustrated
by other people's incompetence.
1
2
3
4
5
7. Spicy foods, while I
might enjoy them, usually do not agree with
me.
1
2
3
4
5
8. I am strongly opinionated
and tend to share my point of view without being
asked.
1
2
3
4
5
9. I often feel as if I
am overheated or have a low grade fever.
1
2
3
4
5
10. When provoked I can
be sarcastic or biting.
1
2
3
4
5
fire score:
Earth: Type a number between
1 and 5 in each box. (5 meaning the strongest agreement)
1. I am currently overweight
and have difficulty losing extra pounds.
1
2
3
4
5
2. I have a slow digestion
and feel heavy after eating.
1
2
3
4
5
3. I commonly experience
sinus congestion or excessive phlegm in my respiratory
tract.
1
2
3
4
5
4. I have difficulty leaving
a relationship, even after it is no longer nourishing.
1
2
3
4
5
5. I often deal with conflict
by withdrawing.
1
2
3
4
5
6. I easily accumulate
clutter in my life.
1
2
3
4
5
7. I have difficulty getting
going in the morning.
1
2
3
4
5
8. I like to maintain a
routine and resist changing my pace.
1
2
3
4
5
9. Given a choice, I prefer
to watch rather than participate in an athletic
activity.
1
2
3
4
5
10. I regularly feel drowsy
or sluggish after a meal.
1
2
3
4
5
earth score:
Vata
Pitta
Kapha
Totals for Section 1:
Air:
Fire:
Earth:
Totals for Section 2:
Air:
Fire:
Earth:
Interpreting
Your Results
Section One -- Your Basic Nature
Section
One is an inquiry into the proportion of each of the three
principles -- Air, Fire and Earth -- within your unique
mind body constitution. Your score in this section reflects
your basic nature. These characteristics tend to change
very slowly over your lifetime.
The
principle that received the highest number of checks in
Section One is the most predominent force in your overall
body make-up. The principle that received the second highest
number of checks is the secondary force in your constitution.
The lowest scoring principle, while still an active force
in your mind body physiology, is the least dominant in your
particular constitution.
Section Two -- A Question of Balance
Section
Two provides a snapshot of your current mind body state.
The mind body principle that scores the highest number of
points is the one requiring the most attention at this time.
A score of 30 points or higher in any section also indicated
the potential need for balancing.
