Metal body type

The metal body type is very thin throughout the entire frame. The Metal body often appears to others as too thin, even bordering on emaciated. Limbs appear thin and stick like.

Metal Qi is characterized by descending energy and pushing out in opposition to incoming qi to filter what comes in. In a Metal body type, the function of pushing out is weak. Outside influences easily penetrate and push in on the person. The overly thin body has been compressed on all sides from the pressure of external qi. Think of when you dive deeply in the water and the pressure around you increases. For the Metal body, all of life is living in that pressured environment. Over time, the body gets compressed.

When working on people with this body type, be aware that they tend to be more sensitive and responsive to treatment. But you may also feel greater resistance to your work until you gain their trust. Their barriers are compromised, so they tend to have trust issues and may erect walls to prevent you from influencing them.

Photo courtesy of Tim Sheerman-Chase entitled Diver Silhouette