Kapha, composed of water and earth, is dull, heavy, cold, smooth, soft, oily, dense, static, liquid, cloudy and hard. It is cohesive, shapes and forms, governs growth and development, protects and lubricates, strengthens sense of smell and taste.

Kapha’s main locations in the body are chest, throat, stomach, tongue, nose, pancreas, lymph and fat. This powerful energy regulates taste, nourishment of the joints, protective lining of the stomach and lubrication of the lungs and mouth.

Kapha type people have a strong, heavy frame with good physical strength and stamina, which gives them natural resistance to disease and positive outlook in life. They have a tendency to be overweight and inactive. Kapha individuals have a slow, peaceful and easy going nature. They speak and move slowly and are unlikely to get upset easily, yet this approach makes them lack motivation and spontaneity.

Kapha in balance
Loving, compassionate, forgiving, affectionate, steady, relaxed, good memory, balanced, slow, methodical, natural resistance to sickness, good stamina.

Kapha out of balance
Dull, overweight, lethargic, depressed, grieving, sad,  unenthusiastic, possessive, greedy, attached, heaviness, oversleeping, sinus congestion, allergies, asthma, colds.

What aggravates Kapha?
Excessive rest and oversleeping, overeating, insufficient exercise, too little variety in life, heavy, fried, processed food, too much sweet, sour or salty food, cold, wet weather.

Top treatments for Kapha

• Abdominal Massage (Nabhi)

• Nasal Clearing (Nasya)

• Detox Herbal Scrub Massage (Udvartana)

• Back Massage (Prista)

• Hot Poultice Back Massage

• Anti-Cellulite Detox (Garshan)

• Head Massage (Shiro Abhyanga)

• Detox and Tone