The ancient healing science ofayurvedasays that true health happens when we find balance.
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Kapha qualities and characteristics.
It supports our endurance and keeps our joints lubricated, for example.
Represented by the earth and water elements, this dosha’s energy is solid, heavy, and dense.
Kaphas tend to gain weight easily and may struggle to lose it.
Emotionally, those who are kapha-dominant are loyal, patient, thoughtful, nurturing, and calm.
When in balance, kaphas are drawn to routines.
Too much kapha can lead to stubbornness and avoidance.
Signs of a kapha imbalance.
How to balance kapha.
Balancing the cold, heavy, dense quantities of kapha calls for stimulationand lots of it.
New sights, sounds, flavors, and experiences can shake up the tedium of rigid routines.
Eating and drinking for kapha.
“Kaphas tend to eat heavy comfort foods,” saysMarie Harger, an ayurvedic health practitioner.
“[But] they need the oppositefoods that are light and stimulating.”
Best exercises for kapha.
“Exercise is a must for kapha,” says Harger.
The bottom line on finding balance.
Seeking out stimulation and movement can help keep kapha-dominant types in check.
