Polarity Therapy, Polarity Balancing

The cornerstone of Polarity Balancing lies in the 6000 year old system of Ayurveda (Ayu=life, Veda = Study). Use this survey to determine your current areas of imbalance by counting all the items in each column that apply to you right now. Total your scores. (You may want to print this page out in order to keep track of your score!) The highest score represents the element(s) and body/mind type (dosha) that requires balancing first. The information below it provides guidelines for bringing your body/mind back into balance.
Vata Dosha is derived from the elements of Ether and Air which govern space* and movement within the body/mind.*	Pitta Dosha is derived from the element Fire which governs metabolism within the body/mind.	Kapha Dosha is derived from the elements of Earth and Water which govern fluidity and solidity within the body/mind.
¨ changeable, indecisive	¨ judging, discriminating	¨ logical, stable
¨ worried, anxious, fearful	¨ irritable, angry, jealous	¨ complacent, steady, slow
¨ low appetite, weight loss	¨ excessive hunger or thirst	¨ gain weight easily
¨ constipation, gas or bloating	¨ indigestion or heartburn	¨ slow digestion
¨ dry, chapped skin	¨ sensitive skin, rashes	¨ oily skin
¨ fast moving, talking	¨ perfectionist, intolerant of delays	¨ slow moving, talking
¨ restless sleep	¨ often overworks	¨ often oversleeps
¨ impulsive	¨ demanding, intolerant of errors	¨ resistant to change
¨ poor circulation	¨ thinning, graying hair	¨ sinus congestion, mucus
¨ can’t relax,	¨ critical, argumentative	¨ possessive
¨ easily fatigued	¨ excessive body heat	¨ allergic reactions
¨ overactive mind	¨ frustrated	¨ procrastination
____ Total for Vata	_____ Total for Pitta	_____ Total for Kapha

*If Vata is your highest score,* balance ether & air to Calm your body/mind by:	If Pitta is your highest score, balance fire to Cool your body/mind by:	If Kapha is your highest score, alance water & earth to Stimulate yoiur body/mind by:
Ÿregular, stable routine Ÿregular, daily elimination Ÿstay warm in cold, windy weather Ÿtry warm, oily, heavy, sweet, sour & salty foods Ÿreduce light, dry, cold, pungent, bitter & astringent foods ŸUse aromatherapy: lavender, cedarwood, juniper, ylang-ylang, patchouli, myrrh, sage, geranium, tulsi ŸEnjoy a Polarity Session	Ÿmoderation, don’t overwork Ÿallow for leisure time Ÿkeep cool, avoid hot temperatures Ÿtry cool, heavy, dry, sweet, bitter & astringent foods Ÿreduce pungent, sour, salty, warm, oily, & light foods ŸUse aromatherapy: Sandalwood, rose, lavender, gardenia, saffron, jasmine, lotus, vertivert ŸEnjoy a Polarity Session	Ÿexercise regularly Ÿseek out new experiences Ÿstay warm in cold, damp weather Ÿtry pungent, bitter astringent, light, dry & warm foods Ÿreduce heavy, oily, cold, sweet, sour & salty foods ŸUse aromatherapy: eucalyptus, basil, tulsi, rosemary, peppermint, lemon, camphor, frankincense, sage ŸEnjoy a Polarity Session
	Examples of foods:
Sweet = sugar, milk, butter, rice, breads, pasta	Salty = sea salt	Sour = Yogurt, lemon, cheese, vinegar
Pungent = spicy foods, peppers, ginger	Bitter = spinach, green leafy vegetables	Astringent = beans, lentils, honey