Kapha

Your dosha is the term that distinguishes combinations of the five elements into three body types. By understanding your dosha, you can learn your imbalances and transform them into a more natural healthy state. All individuals are a unique combination of all three dosha’s of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Kapha Characteristics

Like water and earth, Kapha’s are cool, moist, stable, and heavy. Physically this may manifest as dense, heavy bones, supple skin, very loving, and large, stocky frames. When out of balance, Kapha’s may experience low metabolism, leading to excess weight, lethargy, mucous, and a possible weakness in the lungs and sinuses.

Ayurveda suggestions for bringing Kapha into balance include exercise, getting involved and spicy foods. Lemon, ginger and honey water to stimulate lyphatic flow and a focus on pungent, bitter and astringent foods.

Kapha Diet Guidelines (pdf format)