Ether (space) is the energy field that is simultaneously the source of all matter (pure consciousness) and the space in

Air is representative of the subtle movement of ether. which it exists. Simplified, it is the space between all things.

The movement of ether particles makes friction which creates heat. As particles of heat-energy combine, intense light is formed and from this light the fire element is born.

From the heat of the fire, certain ethereal elements are dissolved and liquefied, bringing about water. As these molecules solidify, the earth element is formed.

In the body the five elements appear as the individual constitution or personal make-up. A person’s constitution is determined at the moment of conception depending on the predominant combination of elements – ether, air, fire, water, and earth. While the structural aspect of the human body is made up of these five elements, the functional aspect of the body is governed by three biological humors, or a distinct combination of elements called vata, pitta, and kapha. Each of us is a unique combination of these three doshas.

Learn more about Dosha or take the quiz below to find yours.

Vata	Pitta	Kapha
Thin and unusually tall or short	Medium body	Large body
Light/small bones and/or prominent joints	Medium bone structure	Heavy large stocky bone structure
Long tapering fingers/toes	Medium . fingers/ toes	Large fingers/toes
Thin as a child	Medium weight as a child	Weight heavier throughout childhood and on
If weight gain, it’s around the middle	If weight gain, it’s evenly distributed	Weight gains mainly in rear/thighs
Dark complexion compared to family – tans easily	Fair skin. Sun burns easily; freckles	Tans evenly beautiful skin color from sun
Body hair is scanty or overly abundant – tends to be coarse, curly	Light body hair, finely textured; early	Moderate amount of body hair
Small forehead ,	Medium forehead with folds and lines	Large forehead usually few lines
Small active eyes often darker color	Medium light-green, grey, amber, or blue eyes Intense eyes	Large, liquid eyes easy to look at
Crooked, uneven, buck teeth; braces when younger	Med., even teeth, gums bleed easily	Large, even, gleaming teeth
Delicate chin	Moderate chin	Large chin and jaw
As a child, hair kinky/curly	As a child, hair fine/light hair often blond	As a child, hair wavy/thick
Thin, fast, variable pulse; cold hands	Strong, full pulse; warm hands	Steady, slow, rhythmic pulse; medium temp hands
Brittle nails	Flexible nails, but strong	Strong thick nails not flexible
Thirst – changeable	Thirst – excessive	Thirst – sparse,
Good short-term memory, but forgets easily	Quick memory, accurate past and future	Slow memory recall but accurate past and future
Dislikes routine	Enjoys planning/organizing, especially if self-created	Works well with routine
Decisions difficult, changes mind easily	Quick decisions	Slow to make decisions but unchangeable after made
Likes to stay physically active	Exercises to reduce stress	Likes leisurely activities, games, cards, movies
Creative, spontaneous artist	Organized thinker/leader Constantly organizing, likes order	Prefers to work under routine and to support ideals and goals of work environment or organization
Does many projects all at once prefers multitasking often tasks undone	Prefers organization and order in projects Projects few but tasks are completed.	Prefers simplicity straight foreword work, dislikes change and complications in work
Knows a lot of people, few close friends	Very selective with friends. makes enemies easily	Very loyal and has many friends.
Spends money impulsively	Plans spending money on special purchases	Spends money reluctantly, likes to save
Cold hands/feet. Perspires little	Usually warmer than others. Perspires easily	Moderate circulation and perspiration
Light sleeper, wakes frequently	Usually sleeps well	Sound, heavy sleeper (8+ hours)
Prefers warm climate, sunshine, moisture. Dislikes dry, cold	Prefers cool, well-ventilated places	Tolerates most climates as long as not too humid
Often suffers from cracked, chapped lips	Lips have; tendency towards cold sores, fever blisters	Full, moist lips
Difficulty gaining weight	Can gain or lose weight if focused	Gains weight easily, but hard time losing it without exercising
Dry skin, chaps easily, prone to calluses	Oily skin, prone to pimples and rashes	Thicker skin usually beautiful with no need for lubrication
Eyes often dry and itchy	Eyes sensitive can get red from over work or environment	Tendency to puffy eyes
Short, dry tongue with thin grayish coating	Pointed tongue, yellow/reddish coating	Tongue large with thick white coating
Bowel movements irregular, hard, dry; constipation If nervous disorders, sharp pain	Tendency to have Loose stools (2 x daily)	Large full bowel movements (1 x daily) takes longer to have
Menses irregular, scanty flow, severe, painful cramps	Heavy flow, but of shorter duration often loose stools accompany menses	Prone to water-weight retention during menses, slight cramps moderate flow
Prone to Receding gums	Prone to Inflamed, bleeding gums	Thick healthy gums
Prone to Joints cracking stiffness	Prone to Joints becoming inflamed	Prone to loose, joints that swell and have congestion
Variable appetite likes to skip meals feels lighter	Appetite very good irritable if meal is missed difficult physical time	Consistent appetite little slow can skip meals without physical problems
Likes to snack and nibble crunchy dry foods preferred	Likes spicy flavor, proteins and caffeine	Likes sweets, dairy, breads, pastry
Under stress tends toward fear, anxiety Tends towards self destructive behavior	Under stress tends towards irritability, anger, frustration; tends to point fingers at others. Can be more focused under stress	Under stress tends towards avoidance behaviors which creates apathy
Speech rapid and unclear	Speech, sharp and penetrating	Speech slow, monotonous
Best quality is flexibility creativity	Best Quality is directness and leadership qualities	Best quality is steadiness, loyalty, understanding, acceptance and compassion
Worst quality – can feels like a victim and have self destructive behaviors sneaky	Worst quality – blaming others not taking responsibility for self, manipulative	Worst quality – avoidance of difficult situations not being direct, apathy, laziness, hording
Intellect, quick but faulty response	Intellect accurate response	Intellect slow, but exact response
Dreams about flying, has restless dreams prone to nightmares	Action-packed dreams with conflicts and passion	Romantic, short dreams, often with water