Understanding Kapha Dosha

Posted on 27/05/2022, by Hema Bala Shankar

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