Yin and Yang Body Types

Question 1

Abundance of Yang: affected more by heat

Answer 1

Strong build, tendency to a red face, preference for cold, aversion to heat, lively character, talkative, loud voice, high achiever, decisive, assertive, etc

Question 2

Abundance of Yin

Answer 2

Tendency to obesity, relatively dark complexion, loose muscles, quiet, introverted in nature, soft voice, preference for heat and desire to wrap up warm, etc. Tendency to cold, dampness and phlegm.

Question 3

Deficient of Yang: not enough heat to burn off water weight

Answer 3

Overweight, swollen body, pale or bluish complexion, low spirits, listless, slow movement, weak, loose muscles, preference for warmth, aversion to cold, cold limbs, desire to wrap up warm, etc

Question 4

Deficient of Yin: tendency to dryness, lips, mouth, cough

Answer 4

Thin body, sometimes red cheeks and lips, restless, feeling of heat, etc