| What is the Kapha Dosha? (Hair that is oily or streaky) |
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The most revered ayurvedic text, the Charaka Samhita, defines the characteristics of
Kapha dosha: heavy--both water and earth are heavy elements; cold; soft; unctuous,
offering lubrication; sweet; stability, offering immunity; and slippery.
People with more Kapha in their constitutions tend to be of larger proportions, with a
robust frame and padded joints, thick smooth skin that may tend towards oiliness, and
rich, wavy hair. They are stable and calm in thought, speech and action, and are
easy-going and supportive in relationships. There is an element of steadiness to their
step, a quality of serenity in their smile. Loyalty is usually their second name. They are
long, heavy sleepers and uncomfortable in damp, clammy environments. Calm and
sweetness of disposition are hallmarks of balanced Kapha.
If your prakriti or original constitution has more Kapha in it, you will exhibit many of the
characteristics and qualities of Kapha when you are in balance than people who have
more Pitta or Vata in their make-up. And that's natural. But if the qualities become
extreme, or more pronounced than usual at a given time, then the Kapha in you has in
all likelihood become aggravated or imbalanced, and needs to be brought back into
balance. And if a predominantly Vata or Pitta person starts exhibiting many Kapha
qualities, that indicates a Kapha imbalance in that Vata or Pitta body type. In both
cases, it is then time to follow a Kapha-balancing diet and lifestyle to help restore the
level of Kapha in the physiology to its normal proportion.
Factors that can cause Kapha dosha to increase in the physiology include a diet that
contains too many deep-fried, sweet or heavy foods, over-consumption of ice-cold
foods or beverages, exposure to cold and damp, daytime sleep, and lack of exercise.
Signs that you need to balance Kapha:
Are you gaining weight easily, even though you feel like you don't really have an
appetite?
Do you feel tired even though you are not performing any physical activity?
Do you find it difficult to awake even after long hours of sleep? Do you wake up feeling
unrefreshed, tired?
Is your skin feeling oilier than usual, with breakouts?
Is your hair oily and streaky even with regular shampooing?
Are you heavy and congested in your throat, head and chest?
Is your digestion slow? Do you feel heavy and lethargic after a meal?
Do you feel like you just want to sit and be a spectator?
Do you feel withdrawn? Is it difficult to deal with change? Do you constantly feel the
need to "cling"?
Do you feel mentally umotivated?
Kapha dosha: heavy--both water and earth are heavy elements; cold; soft; unctuous,
offering lubrication; sweet; stability, offering immunity; and slippery.
People with more Kapha in their constitutions tend to be of larger proportions, with a
robust frame and padded joints, thick smooth skin that may tend towards oiliness, and
rich, wavy hair. They are stable and calm in thought, speech and action, and are
easy-going and supportive in relationships. There is an element of steadiness to their
step, a quality of serenity in their smile. Loyalty is usually their second name. They are
long, heavy sleepers and uncomfortable in damp, clammy environments. Calm and
sweetness of disposition are hallmarks of balanced Kapha.
If your prakriti or original constitution has more Kapha in it, you will exhibit many of the
characteristics and qualities of Kapha when you are in balance than people who have
more Pitta or Vata in their make-up. And that's natural. But if the qualities become
extreme, or more pronounced than usual at a given time, then the Kapha in you has in
all likelihood become aggravated or imbalanced, and needs to be brought back into
balance. And if a predominantly Vata or Pitta person starts exhibiting many Kapha
qualities, that indicates a Kapha imbalance in that Vata or Pitta body type. In both
cases, it is then time to follow a Kapha-balancing diet and lifestyle to help restore the
level of Kapha in the physiology to its normal proportion.
Factors that can cause Kapha dosha to increase in the physiology include a diet that
contains too many deep-fried, sweet or heavy foods, over-consumption of ice-cold
foods or beverages, exposure to cold and damp, daytime sleep, and lack of exercise.
Signs that you need to balance Kapha:
Are you gaining weight easily, even though you feel like you don't really have an
appetite?
Do you feel tired even though you are not performing any physical activity?
Do you find it difficult to awake even after long hours of sleep? Do you wake up feeling
unrefreshed, tired?
Is your skin feeling oilier than usual, with breakouts?
Is your hair oily and streaky even with regular shampooing?
Are you heavy and congested in your throat, head and chest?
Is your digestion slow? Do you feel heavy and lethargic after a meal?
Do you feel like you just want to sit and be a spectator?
Do you feel withdrawn? Is it difficult to deal with change? Do you constantly feel the
need to "cling"?
Do you feel mentally umotivated?
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| KAPHA DOSHA In Ayurvedic philosophy, Kapha dosha is composed of earth and water. These properties make this dosha stable, and it is responsible for growth and homeostasis of the body. |
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