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, and we might struggle with finding the discipline to stick with our...
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 definitive qualities. Kapha comprises all our cells, tissues and...
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 mucous production, regulating moisture levels, maintaining adequate...
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 characteristics are present in a Kapha person,and only rarely will someone manifest...
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 Qualitative Perspective As a starting place, it’s helpful to understand...
Constitution describes what are the dominant natural attributes and elements your body and mind are made of.Constitution is determined in the early stages of conception, pregnancy, birth and early childhood, and is permanent for life. Knowing your constitution has...
Characteristics of the Pitta-Vata Dual Dosha Individual The great elements of Pitta-Vata: Water, Fire, Air, Space. The universal attributes of Pitta-Vata: Increased lightness is the prominent attribute shared by both Pitta and Vata. Lightness is underlying...
Characteristic of the Pitta-Kapha Dual Dosha Individual The great elements of Pitta-Kapha: Fire, Earth and Water. The universal attributes of Pitta-Kapha: Increased oilinessis the prominent attribute shared by both Pitta and Kapha. Increased heat is held inside; it...
Characteristic of the Kapha-VataDual Dosha Individual The great elements of Kapha-Vata: Earth, Water, Air, Space The universal attributes of Kapha-Vata: Increased coldness is the prominent attribute shared by both Kapha and Vata. Coldness is underlying in their...
Seventh Dhatu – Shukra Dhatu (male Reproductive tissue) Shukra Dhatu is the male reproductive tissue, mainly the testes. In Sanskrit the sperm is called Shukra. The word Shukra means white. Ayurveda describes Shukra as liquid, unctuous, jelly like, cool, with the...
First Dhatu – Rasa Dhatu (Serum, white Blood Cells, Lymphatic System) Rasa Dhatu is the first and foremost juice of all life. The food consumed and digested forms Rasa Dhatu within 5 days, and it is the source of nutrition for every cell and bodily tissue. When rasa...
Second Dhatu – Rakta Dhatu (Red Blood Cells) Rakta Dhatu provides a bridge between the body’s internal and external environment by carrying nutrients to the tissues. Rakta Dhatu provides life function, transporting nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract,...
