Kapha

Kapha comes from two Sanskrit words, Ka meaning Water and Pha meaning to flourish – that which is flourished by Water. Kapha's nature is also Earth, so Earth and Water give Kapha its definitive...

Routine for balancing Kapha Kapha is naturally heavy and dense, so when it is in excess, we are very likely to feel heavy, congested, unmotivated, and lethargic. Our minds may be unclear or foggy,...

Function: Kapha comes from two Sanskrit words, Ka meaning Water and Pha meaning to flourish – that which is flourished by Water. Kapha's nature is also Earth, so Earth and Water give Kapha its...

Kapha is balanced by a diet of freshly cooked, whole foods that are light, dry, warming, well-spiced, and relatively easy to digest—ideally served warm or hot. These foods calm Kapha by balancing...

The description of Kapha individuals below is deliberately exaggerated and extreme, to allow to fully grasp the configuration and tendencies of Kapha types. Most often only some of the...

Adapting your lifestyle and being mindful of how you are living from day to day—even in relatively simple or subtle ways—can be an extremely effective way of encouraging a return to balance. A...