Kapha

KaphaPhysical characteristics:

• Larger build, with a tendency towards heaviness or stockiness

• Cool and moist skin and hair

• Slow digestion and metabolism, with a tendency towards weight gain and sluggishness

• Regular elimination, with a tendency towards mucus or congestion

• Good stamina and endurance

Mental and emotional characteristics:

• Steady and grounded temperament, with a tendency towards complacency or resistance to change

• Calm and patient under stress

• Strong sense of loyalty and affection

• Tendency towards attachment or possessiveness

• Slower to learn, but with a good long-term memory

Other characteristics:

• Tendency towards accumulation and stagnation in the body, with a susceptibility to conditions like edema or diabetes

• Susceptibility to respiratory and sinus conditions, as well as depression or lethargy

• Prone to indulgence in comfort foods or activities

To promote balance and well-being in their lives, Kapha-dominant individuals may benefit from a number of Ayurvedic practices. These include:

• Incorporating stimulating and warming foods and herbs, such as ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper

• Engaging in invigorating activities like running or dancing, and avoiding excess sleep or sedentary behavior

• Cultivating variety and spontaneity in their routines and relationships

• Incorporating lymphatic-stimulating foods and herbs, such as parsley or fenugreek, into their diet.