Subtle Body Decision Tree
A guided flow from symptom → subtle‑body quality → root cause → corrective practice.
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What is the FIRST thing you notice when you feel “off,” dysregulated, or out of balance?
Follow the branch that matches your immediate experience.
1. What shifts first — your breath, your mind, or your emotional stability?
A. My breath or energy feels disrupted → PRANA BRANCH
B. My mind feels sharp, hot, or overfocused → TEJAS BRANCH
C. My emotional stability feels low or depleted → OJAS BRANCH
🌬️ PRANA BRANCH — “Breath, Energy, Nervous System”
1. What is the core pattern?
- Scattered thoughts
- Shallow breath
- Anxiety or overstimulation
- Fatigue + restlessness
- Sensory overload
Root Cause:
Disturbed prana — the life force that governs breath, vitality, and mental clarity.
Immediate Corrective Practices:
- Slow, rhythmic breathing
- Fresh air or gentle outdoor movement
- Warm tea
- Reduce sensory input
- Grounding touch (hand on chest or belly)
Prana Repair Statements:
- “I slow my breath to steady my mind.”
- “I return to my body with warmth and rhythm.”
Avoid:
- Multitasking
- Screens
- Cold environments
- Fast movement
🔥 TEJAS BRANCH — “Focus, Heat, Intensity”
1. What is the core pattern?
- Irritability
- Overfocus or tunnel vision
- Perfectionism
- Feeling “hot” or pressured
- Mental sharpness turning into agitation
Root Cause:
Excess tejas — the inner fire that governs insight, digestion (mental + emotional), and willpower.
Immediate Corrective Practices:
- Cooling breath (left‑nostril breathing)
- Step away from the task
- Drink cool or room‑temp water
- Look at something green or natural
- Lower lighting
Tejas Repair Statements:
- “I soften my focus and cool my fire.”
- “Clarity comes when I release intensity.”
Avoid:
- Debating
- Heat (literal or emotional)
- Overworking
- Competitive environments
🌧️ OJAS BRANCH — “Stability, Nourishment, Emotional Resilience”
1. What is the core pattern?
- Emotional heaviness
- Low resilience
- Feeling depleted or fragile
- Desire to withdraw
- Low motivation
Root Cause:
Depleted ojas — the subtle essence that governs immunity, emotional stability, and long‑term vitality.
Immediate Corrective Practices:
- Warm, nourishing food or drink
- Rest or stillness
- Gentle self‑touch (hand on heart)
- Cozy, comforting environment
- Connection with a safe person
Ojas Repair Statements:
- “I nourish myself with warmth and care.”
- “I rebuild slowly, gently, steadily.”
Avoid:
- Overexertion
- Emotional suppression
- Cold, dry foods
- Isolation for too long
2. If none of the above fit cleanly, choose the closest hybrid:
A. Scattered + hot → PRANA–TEJAS HYBRID
Needs: Grounding + cooling
- Slow breath + step away
- Warmth for grounding, coolness for intensity
B. Scattered + depleted → PRANA–OJAS HYBRID
Needs: Warmth + nourishment
- Warm drink + slow breath
- Gentle movement + emotional support
C. Hot + depleted → TEJAS–OJAS HYBRID
Needs: Cooling + replenishment
- Cool breath + warm nourishment
- Reduce pressure + increase rest
QUICK‑GLANCE SUMMARY
| Symptom | Subtle Body | Corrective Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered, anxious, breathy | Prana ↓ | Ground + warm + slow |
| Hot, sharp, intense | Tejas ↑ | Cool + soften + pause |
| Heavy, depleted, fragile | Ojas ↓ | Nourish + rest + warm |
| Mixed signals | Hybrid | Combine qualities |
REFLECTION PROMPTS
- What subtle‑body quality collapses first when you’re stressed
- What sensory qualities restore you fastest
- How your prana, tejas, and ojas shift across the day
- What one subtle‑body practice you can add today