Kapha Prakriti is concerned with the structural development of the body. Kapha controls your weight, lubrication in the body, and the development of all tissues. So, you can imagine the damage that unattended imbalance in the Kapha dosha can do to your body.

Here is a post that will help you get a better understanding of your body and the importance of Kapha dosha. 

What is Kapha dosha?

The Kapha dosha is a result of the combination of the Earth and Water elements in the body that makes this dosha have a cold and heavy quality. The Kapha dosha is responsible for the body’s bone and flesh development and growth, so people with dominant Kapha Prakriti tend to have a robust, heavier physique with great strength. They also tend to have large eyes, voluminous hair, and radiant skin. 

When Kapha is balanced, you will exude high endurance, compassion, and stability. However, a high imbalance of Kapha dosha will make you lethargic, drowsy due to excess heaviness, and coldness and could also lead to a lack of courage to take action. Thus, inviting several other problems. 

What are the symptoms of Kapha dosha?

• A tendency to be overweight
• Fatigue and lethargy
• Stiffness in the body, especially in the morning
• Oily hair and skin
• Overly-sentimental and emotional
• Bloating
• Congestion
• Loss of appetite
• Stubborn
• Delusional
• Sluggish bowel movements

 

How can you balance Kapha dosha?

Watch what you eat

Focus on keeping your diet light, and include spices such as black pepper, red chilli and garam masala. These would help you to keep alert and active, and also boost your digestive fire. Milk and milk products should be avoided since they lead to excess mucus formation. Once in a while can be consumed only when consumed hot. A spoonful of Honey taken in the mornings empty stomach can be very good to throw excess phlegm from the body. Use of nuts in your diet may help, and give warmth to your body. Vegetables like bitter gourd, pumpkin, okra, and green leafy vegetables and fruits are a great pick for you, and so are beans. Kapha herbs like ginger and Triphala and Trikatu can be a part of your daily diet. 

Turn to ayurvedic tea

Kapha-balancing teas made from Kapha-balancing herbs is a great pick for you. Tulsi Green tea will help flush out all toxins from your body and improve your immunity. The ayurvedic herbs for Kapha dosha added to Suprabhat Chai will help with your congestion, cold & cough, and sore throat. If you are looking for Kapha pacifying cookies, then Butterfly Ayurveda has those too! Our Ojas cookies, made from selected Kapha herbs, will boost your metabolism and immunity.

Keep yourself warm

Eating items that are warm and soothing for you. Also, during the cold months, take extra care of yourself, and eat warm food, soups also include spices. Wear socks and caps and cover yourself appropriately. Try Abhyanga (oil massage) with warm sesame oil to nourish your joints and muscles and improve your structural developments. Remember, it’s the time for you to snuggle up. So, sit tight in your warm blankets and sip on our Rose Petal Infusion that is crafted from well-tested Kapha herbs for your wellness. Another incredible option for you is our Masala Chai that fights cough and balances Tridoshas. 

Set a sleep schedule

Early to bed and early to rise makes a person healthy, wealthy, and wise; well, it makes the most sense for someone with imbalanced Kapha dosha. To balance your Kapha, create a sleep schedule, and stick to it. Preferably, tuck yourself in the bed by 10 pm and wake up by 6 am so you get your proper dose of rest and sleep.

Indulge in intense workouts

It’s time that you ditch the sedentary lifestyle and take up some exercises. Jogging, running, cardio workout, and yoga are some of the best activities for beginners and even pros. Exercising daily will keep lethargy at bay and help wonderfully with your symptoms of Kapha dosha. Finish your workout with a cup of tea for Kapha dosha.   

Bathe with lukewarm water

Since staying warm is the goal, we suggest you always take baths. Whenever you are in the shower, make sure you scrub downwards. You can spend some time in the saunas and sit in the steam rooms too to detoxify and relax your muscles.

Meditate for alertness and activeness

Imbalance in Kapha dosha can take a heavy toll on your emotional state as well. That said, you will feel overly attached to people and things and can find yourself in an upset and uncomfortable emotional state. To reduce such symptoms, practice meditation. Regular meditation will help you stay active and alert as it will reduce lethargy and ignorance in your body. 

Lay focus on your breath before you start meditating. Kapala Bhati and Humming Bee breath will prove to be quite effective for you. Other breath exercises that you should try are Bhastrika Pranayama, Nadi Shodana Pranayama, and Anuloma Viloma Pranayama.

Stimulate your mind

An idle mind will only worsen the Kapha dosha. So, it's imperative that you make it a point to stimulate your mind and body every day. When you look for newness, improvement in Kapha dosha is bound to happen. You can start by watching different visual content and reading books or ideating for your social media platforms. 

When Kapha dominant people look for new experiences, they keep themselves occupied. Such a brain stimulus helps in balancing the Kapha dosha. Start with small changes here and there, such as trying new breakfast dishes, reorganizing your daily chores routine, or adventurous exercises such as weight training and HIIT workout. Constant stimulation will work wonders for you. Start your day with a Kapha pacifying tea for energy and calmness.

Ayurveda has a remedy for everything that our body might face. When you follow the Ayurvedic route, you’ll learn about your body that will assist you in living a healthier life. Imbalanced Kapha dosha can present several problems for you, so keeping it under check is vital. We hope this post helped you better grasp the concept of Kapha dosha and how it can be pacified.