I am
    Flexible, optimistic
     Ambitious, practical, intense
     Calm, peaceful, solicitous
I consider myself as:
    Lively, intuitive,
    Motivated, perceptive, warm
    Resilient, content, loyal, slow
My acquaintances describe me as:
    Enthusiastic, changeable
     Friendly, independent, courageous, discriminating
     Deliberate, relaxed, compassionate
My friends describe me as:
    An initiator
    A good leader, goal-oriented, competitive
    Patient, nurturing, stable
My memory is
    Quick to remember-and to forget. (Best in the short term)
     Average, clear, distinct (Good overall)
     Slow to remember and to forget (Best in the long term)       
My thinking style is
    Restless, quick
     Organized, efficient, accurate
     Slow, methodical, exacting
I process information
    Quickly
    At medium speed
    Slowly
My creativity level is
    Filled with ideas, but tends to follow through poorly
     Inventive in many areas, with good follow-through
     Best in the field of business
Under stress I become
    Anxious, insecure, tense, and sigh and hyperventilate
    Aggressive, angry, irritable, headachy, nauseated
     Lethargic, dull, in denial
I dream of
    Activity, running, flying, frightening things
     Violence, fire, anger, passion, the sun
     Romance, sentimentality, water and snow
My speech pattern is
    Fast, talkative (Quick, often imaginative or excessive)
     Precise, convincing (Clear, precise, detailed, well-organized)
     Slow, monotoned, melodic (Soothing, rich with moments of silence)
My voice sounds
    High pitched, fast, dissonant, weeping
     Medium pitched, sharp, laughing
     Low pitched, melodious, slow, monotone, pleasant, deep
My lifestyle is
    Highly active
     Active
     Rather inactive
My spending habits are
    Wasteful, can't save, throw money away on trifles
     Moderate, can save, but spend money on luxuries
     Thrifty, accumulate wealth but spend money on food       
My sex drive is
    Frequent, either in very high or very low gear
     Moderate frequency, but passionate and domineering
     Infrequent, constant or cyclic, loyal and devoted
Regarding temperature and weather:
    I dislike weather that is cold, windy, dry. I am comfortable in the heat.
     I dislike weather that is hot, with strong sun. I perspire easily. I thrive in winter.
     I dislike weather that is cool and damp. I tolerate extremes well.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
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    Ayurveda:
    is the science of life based on the Vedas, the Hindu books of knowledge and wisdom. More than
    four thousand years old, Ayurveda is perhaps the most complete system of living, embracing not
    only medicine, but also philosophy, psychology, lifestyle, and health.

    Ayurveda is based on the idea that the universe is composed of five basic elements. The five
    elements, known as the panchamahabhutas, combine to form the three vital energies, the doshas.
    The mix of the three doshas in each of us, an inherited trait, determines our physical constitution,
    called prakrti.

    When the five eternal substances - earth, water, fire, air, and space - combine to form the human
    body, they do so by creating three vital energies, or doshas. The three doshas construct and
    maintain our physical beings, and they determine, by their proportions, our unique characteristics
    and traits.

    Vata is the most powerful of the doshas. Formed by the interaction of space and air, Vata is
    movement, the body in motion. It is the energy of respiration, heartbeat, nerve impulse, and muscle
    contraction. As such, it circulates the blood and lymph, draws and expels air from the lungs, moves
    food through the digestive system, and eliminates waste. Individuals with a Vata-dominant body
    type tend to be thin and active, but lack the stamina for prolonged activity and therefore often
    depend on caffeine and sugar for stimulation. The dryness of the Vata constitution and the
    consequent creakiness of their joints make them seem almost brittle. Restlessness, hyperactivity,
    curiosity, and creativity mark the Vata-dominant personality, as do rapid, chaotic speech and
    frequent changes of mind.

    Pitta is formed by the interaction of fire as energy of change and water as agent of change. The
    polarity of these two elements plays an important role for Pitta. Pitta regulates the body, controlling
    its metabolism. It is the body in transformation. Thus it handles digestion of food, release and
    absorption of hormones, production of heat, and cooling. Where Vata moved nerve impulses to
    and within the brain, Pitta converts those impulses to thought. The Pitta-dominant body type
    typically manifests itself in a well-proportioned, muscular frame. Pitta-dominant types tend toward
    lighter, more sensitive skin, often overly sensitive. They are usually active, particularly in sports,
    where they can be fiercely competitive. They are passionate and dedicated, but can be overly
    competitive, intolerant, and irritable.

    Kapha combines the structural properties of earth with water in its role as lubricant. It builds the
    body and forms its structure: skeleton, muscles, organs, ligaments, tendons, and skin are the work
    of Kapha. And Kapha lubricates the body, ensuring the smooth function of joints. With strength,
    stability, and solidity, Kapha is the body in repose. Kapha-dominant individuals have big bodies
    and big bones, thick hair, strong, big teeth, and large, attractive eyes. They move slowly and
    gracefully, and exhibit great endurance. They are similarly slow to anger, and their loyalty makes
    them valued friends. Physically, Kapha-dominant individuals tend toward obesity; mentally, they
    can be selfish, greedy, and easily offended.

    Our physical constitution and our health both depend on the balance and interplay of the
    tridoshas. But to fully understand the energies that combine to create a human, we must also look
    at the three gunas, the psychic energies that constitute the mind.

    The most basic idea of Ayurveda is the concept of balance. We are healthy and happy when our
    doshas are properly balanced. Most disease results from an imbalance of our doshas. To heal the
    disease, the Ayurvedic practitioner attempts through various treatments to restore the balance.

    The balanced body then heals itself. In essence, Ayurveda is a system that uses the
    body's own defenses to restore and maintain health and happiness.
    Please answer the following questions.  Call or e-mail Char for a free
    assessment.  This assessment will help you learn which Doshas you will need
    to balance yourself with food, behavior and treatments.
MIND - EMOTIONS - BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT  #2
When making decisions I am
    Unsure
    Quick and decisive
    Deliberate
Emotionally, I
    Worry, am anxious, moody, and emotional
    Get angry and irritated easily
    Stay calm, complacent, get angry slowly
I love
    Traveling, art, esoteric subjects
    Sports, politics, luxury
    Good food
The pace of my activity is
    Fast
    Medium speed, intense
    Slow, steady
When threatened, I become
    Fearful, anxious
    Angry, irritable, fights
    Indifferent, withdraws
My taste preference is:
    Oily, heavy, sweet, soupy, salty, sour
    Medium, light, sweet, warm, bitter, astringent
    Dry, light, low-fat, sweet, pungent
My mental tendencies are:
    Questions, theorizes
    Judgmental or artistic
    Stable, and logical
My pulse can be described as
    Thready, slithering
    Moderate, jumping
    Slow and graceful
 My resting pulse rate is:
    Women: 80-100, Men: 70-80
    Women: 70-80, Men: 60-70
    Women: 60-70, Men: 50-60
 I generally eat
    Quickly
    Moderately fast
    Slowly
 My sleep is most often
    Interrupted, light
    Sound, moderate
    Deep, long. I am slow to waken.
 I am most sensitive to
    Noise
    Bright light
    Strong odors
My way of learning is
    To learn quickly. I enjoy more than one thing at a time. I can lose focus.
    To focus sharply, discriminate. I finish what I start.
    To take my time. I tend to be methodical.
I learn new material best by
    Listening to a speaker
    Reading or using visual aids
    Associating it with another memory
If there was one trait to best describe me, it would be
    Vivacious (lively, active, spirited and full of life)
    Determined
    Easygoing
  Regarding my relationships, I
    Easily adapt to different kinds of people
    Often choose friends on the basis of their values
    Am slow to make new friends but am forever loyal.
 My family and friends might prefer me to be more
    Settled
    Tolerant
    Enthusiastic
BODY CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTIONS ASSESSMENT  #3
Compared to others of my height, I have
    Smaller bones
     Average size bones
     Larger bones
My height is
    Above to below average
     Average
     Average to tall
 My muscles are
    Wiry, undeveloped
     Moderately developed
     Solid, stocky, well developed
My weight is
    Below average, I lose weight easily
     Medium, able to lose or gain weight
     Above average, I gain weight easily    
Most of my fat is located
    Around my waist
     Evenly over my body
     Around the hips and thighs
My skin is
    Dry, flaky, thin, rough, cool to touch
     Delicate, sensitive, with freckles or moles, warm to touch, glowing
     Oily, thick, smooth, soft to touch
My complexion (compared with others of my race) is
    Darker
     More reddish, freckled, or yellowish
     Lighter or pale
My hair is
    Dry, brittle, thin, coarse, brown, black
     Fine and straight, blond, red, graying early or balding
     Oily, thick, luxuriant, wavy or curly, dark brown, black
My eyebrows are
    Thin, dry, and firm
     Medium
     Thick, large, firm, bushy, oily
 My eyes are
    Small, nervous, dry, black or brown
     Sharp, bright, sensitive to light, gray or green, with a penetrating gaze
     Big, calm, blue, with a loving gaze  
My teeth are
    Big, crooked or protruding, with thin receding gums
     Medium-sized, yellowish and soft, with tender gums
     Strong and white with healthy gums
My nose is
    Uneven in shape, small, thin
     Long and pointed
     Short, rounded, thick, oily
 My lips are
    Dry, thin, dark
     Soft, pink, red, or yellowish
     Oily and smooth, large, thick and firm, pale
 My veins are
    Prominent
     Somewhat visible
     Not visible
My shoulders are
    Narrow and slope downward
     Medium-sized
     Broad, firm, developed
BODY CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTIONS ASSESSMENT  #4
My hips are
    Narrow
     Medium width
     Wide
My hands are
    Small, dry, cool, with small, long fingers
     Medium-sized, moist, warm, pink
     Large, oily, cool, firm
 My joints are
    Thin, small, and make cracking noises
     Moderate in size, soft and loose
     Large, well lubricated and well knit
My nails are
    Dry, rough, brittle, and break easily
     Flexible, pink, and lustrous
     Thick, smooth, shiny, and hard
My perspiration is
    Scanty with no odor
     Heavy with strong odor
     Moderate or heavy with pleasant odor
My appetite is
    Irregular, with skipped meals
     Strong, must eat regular meals
     Constant, but can skip meals
My sleep pattern is
    Irregular, light, interrupted, 5-7 hours a night
     Sound and even, 6-8 hours a night
     Prolonged and deep, difficult to wake up
My gait is
    Quick, short steps
     Medium pace, purposeful
     Slow and graceful
My energy or endurance is
    Low, energy comes in spurts, then need to rest
     Is moderate or high. I can push myself too hard.
     Good, long-lasting
My bowel movements are
    Dry, hard, constipation
     Soft, oily, loose
     Heavy, slow, thick
MISSION
STATEMENT:
My mission is to
empower people
to realize their full
potential by
teaching them to
achieve optimum
Physical, Spiritual,
Mental and
Emotional Health.
As always, if you would
like to contact me,
please feel free...
charhands14@msn.com
© Copyright • Char Young 2005
www.unraveling.us
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