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According to Ayurveda, there are three forces that direct the formation of your body. They are called Air, Fire and Water. Air governs movement, Fire governs metabolism and Water governs structure and fluid balance.

No one is 100% Air, Fire or Water, because everyone needs movement, digestion & structure to live. There are many natural tendencies of the three Forces. Some, listed below are for pure Air, Fire or Water. You can identify which ones you have and what part of your body exhibits those characteristics. Take this simple test to determine your Mind/Body type. These scores will help to identify your Unique Body type.

Place a “2” beside characteristics that really describe you. Place a “1” if it kinda describes you. Leave rest blank. You can put numbers beside two descriptions on the same line, but that doesn’t happen very much.

If you are out of balance, that can skew your scores. Answer the questions according to the natural tendencies you have exhibited most of your life. Don’t worry. Follow the plan indicated by the test and it will only bring you back into balance. Take the test again in a month or so and it will give a better indication of your true Body Type.

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Characteristics of the Forces - Their Natural Tendencies
#	Air	#	Fire	#	Water
Frame Size
	Small frame-can be too tall or too short		Medium		Large frame-dense heavy bones
Weight
	Very thin-or may be over wt in middle age		Medium		Tendency to obesity-gain wt easily and hard to lose it
Veins & Tendons
	Both are really visible and really stand out		Both are visible, but not as much as some people you know		Not visible at all
Bones & Joints
	Very prominent		Medium prominence, not as much as some people you know		Not visible or prominent
Skin
	Dry, rough, cracked- especially in winter		Soft, warm & pliable. Not as wrinkled as some you know		Soft, lustrous and oily
Complexion
	Brownish or olive		Copper, yellowish, reddish or fair		Fair & bright
Moles
	A few dark moles		Many bluish, red brown moles &/or freckles		No moles
#	Air	#	Fire	#	Water
Nails
	Rough, dry & brittle		medium shape & texture		Thick, wide and rounded
Hair
	Curly - can be scant		Think silky, red, brownish, early grey or balding		Thick, dark & wavy
Eyes
	Small, narrow, sunken, active, dry eyes with thin lashes & lustreless color		Medium, green, hazel or brown. Medium lashes		Dense black or blue, large round attractive eyes with thick, lush eyelashes
Cold or Hot Natured
	Cold, especially hands & feet in winter		Hot - warm hands & feet		Cold in general
Temperature - bothered by:
	Cold & drafts		Heat		Cold & damp
Perspiration
	Little		Profuse		Moderate
Movements
	Very fast & quick		Intense & deliberate		Slow, graceful and relaxed
Strength & Endurance
	Little- tire easily		Medium		Great
Speech
	Talk quickly-can have an edge or crack to voice		Intense, precise, sharp speech. A good orator		Slow & deliberate
Sleep
	Interrupted, light sleep- insomnia. 5-6 hours		Uninterrupted, sound sleep 6-8 hours		Long & deep sleep 8-10 hours
Hunger
	Variable - might forget to eat a meal - hungry any time during day or night		Strong appetite. Uncomfortable if meal is even 30 minutes late		Mild - Can skip a meal with no problem
Hot & Spicy Food
	Tolerate Ok - you like it but it causes burning sensations		Can’t tolerate it		Love it - Like it hot enough to bring tears
#	Air	#	Fire	#	Water
Digestion & Metabolism
	Erratic - digest good one day & poorly the next		Strong		Slow
Bowel Habits
	Irregular, gassy, constipated		Very regular - stools can be rather loose		Slow moving, maybe every 2-3 days or longer
Learning Speed and Length of Memory
	Learn quickly - forget quickly		Medium speed for both - sharp intellect		Learn slowly, long memory (like an elephant)
Mannerisms & Behavior
	Outgoing & enthusiastic		Intense, determined. Type “A” behavior		Very calm, tolerant, even tempered, forgiving & loving
Misc. (may place numbers by all three if appropriate)
	Very creative & imaginative		Good organizer, efficient		Pack rat
	=Total Air		=Total Fire		=Total Water

Highest number = Primary Body type. Second highest number = Secondary Body type Air=Winter Fire=Summer Water=Spring
Based on the scores above, enter your Body Type in these spaces
		Primary Body Type		Secondary Body Type
Force=
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Everyone's body is different, so the steps to create balance and health for each person are different, based on Body Type. The Health Circle® has systematized these steps so they can be easily learned and used by anyone.