11/06/2022
Kapha ๐ฆน
Elements: Earth & water
Qualities: Heavy, cool, unctuous, smooth, soft, slimy, slow & stable.
Time of day: 6-10am & 6-10pm
Kapha is the energy surrounding growth, lubrication & nourishment. It is responsible for forming the structures within the body, lubrication of the joints, tissue formation and providing strength.
Kapha dominant people are calm, extremely loving & compassionate and can provide a sense of nourishment & stability for those around them. They usually have a calmness in their voice, an excellent memory and an impressive amount of stamina. They are slow to rise and slow to get moving but when they do, are in it for the long haul.
Kapha folks dislike humid conditions and are not particularly fond of rain. They are usually of a strong build with a larger frame, with thick curly hair, large dark eyes, smooth oily skin and strong teeth.
Kapha imbalances can show up as greed, laziness & attachment, lack of motivation and bouts of depression. They tend to gain weight easily and due to their slow digestion & metabolism, find this hard to shed. They can be susceptible to excessive mucus, sinus congestion and colds, constipation and water retention.
Pacifying and balancing Kapha can look like rising early in the morning, vigorous exercise, small, dry, light cooked meals (cold, raw, wet foods & drinks are a big no), favouring foods that are pungent, bitter & astringent in taste, being careful not to oversleep and overeat, trying new activities, keeping the body warm and practicing the act of letting go. Fasting once a week can also be beneficial for Kapha.
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