KAPHA – The Self-poised (Earth + Water)
Appreciate Stability & Endurance, Protection & Lubrication to Understand Kapha’s Beauty.
Physical Traits
- Body Structure – Broad & stable built
 - Strength - Calm & composed 
 - Skin Type – Smooth, damp, thick & oily.
 - Hair Type – Thick, dark & lifeless.
 - Digestive System - Low metabolism & slow digestion (tends to gain weight quickly)
 
Emotional Traits
- Nurturing & generous natured
 - Laid-back & cool temperament
 - Steady, slow & have sharp long-term memory
 - 	Emotionally grounded & excellent decision-makers
 
Balanced State
- Governs body’s structural stability – Lubrication & regeneration [Formation of bones, muscles and bodily fluids]
 - 	Routine-oriented
 - 	Happy & lively 
 - Impeccable & focused 
 - Extremely supportive co-workers
 - Love to sleep (especially during the afternoons)
 - Restrained & compassionate 
 
Off-balanced State
- 	Extreme Laziness & obesity
 - 	Emotional overeating (craving too sweet, oily or too much salty food)
 - Greed & envy
 - 	No zeal to complete the task ahead of them
 - Overthinking & depression
 - Stagnation & congestion throughout the body—including the mind
 
8 Ways to Achieve Balance
- Taste: Dry, raw, fresh & warming food 
 - Smell: Favour aromas that are light, invigorating or warm.
 - Touch: Prefer to stay cool with lightweight & loose natural fabrics
 - 	Sound: Heavy bass & lively music
 - Sight: Favours gold/yellow, brown, red & orange
 - Meditation Type: Visualization of fiery images with vibrance & exuberance colours  
 - Breathing Exercise: Bastrika & Kapalabhati
 - Yoga: Ashtanga yoga (virabhadrasana I and II & Surya Namaskar)
 
Kapha Skin & Hair Types
1.	Skin Type (Dull & Greasy)
- 	Classically sluggish, damp & oily which is prone to blackheads.
 - Frequent congestion and breakouts
 - Clogged pores with itchy red bumps.
 - Kapha Skin Needs Stimulation & Detoxification. 
 
2.	Hair Type (Oily & Infected Scalp)
- 	Itchy, infected scalp with excess sebum
 - Dark, thick & lifeless hair
 - Kapha Hair Needs Refreshment & Restoration. Enchant your hair with beautifying botanicals.
 
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Balancing Kapha Affirmation
I will employ my strength to its fullest potential & be like Earth; soft yet sturdy enough to hold love for all sentient beings.
Stay Calm & Healthy
Hema Bala Shankar
Founder, Vikarah Holistic Beauty Rituals