You have Kapha Body

With well-developed bodies, broad shoulders and soft, oily and lustrous skin, Kapha types enjoy a regular appetite with a relatively slow-burning digestion. They are naturally deep sleepers. Akin to mother earth, Kapha types are patient, grounded, caring, stable and supportive of family and loved ones.

  • Kapha types have an appreciation for art, dance and music.
  • They have an innate sense of taste and smell and love to eat.
  • They can be very attached to material possessions, and have difficulty in recognising the difference between essentials and luxuries.
  • Despite being hard-working people, they also have a tendency to be lazy and are capable of sleeping for longer than others.
  • They strongly dislike the cold and adore warmth.

OUT OF BALANCE Kapha personalities can gain weight easily, have slow digestion, may be prone to sinus and respiratory problems, feel lethargic, find it difficult to wake-up and can experience food cravings and depression.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

You are probably experiencing some of the following signs or symptoms:

  • excess mucous
  • thick, white tongue coat
  • slow, sticky, sluggish bowel movements
  • high body weight
  • difficulty rising in the morning
  • feeling slow, foggy, dull, lethargic, or heavy
  • easily attached or possessive
  • overly sentimental
  • complacent or stubborn
  • tendency for “emotional overeating”

Enjoy:

  • Foods that are pungent, bitter, or astringent in taste.
  • Warm foods, both energetically and in temperature.
  • Heating spices—like chili, black or cayenne pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and cumin.
  • Whole, freshly cooked foods.
  • Light, dry, and warm foods.
  • Honey.
  • Only room temperature or warm drinks.
  • Most beans. Mung dahl, well-cooked tofu or tempeh, or warm soy milk are all okay.
  • Lots of veggies.
  • A minimal amount of high-quality corn, canola, sesame, sunflower oil, or ghee in your daily diet.
  • Routine times for your meals.
  • Taking a deep breath after swallowing your last bite and heading off for your next activity.
  • Eating your meal in a peaceful environment.

Avoid:

  • Foods that are sweet, sour, and/or salty.
  • Cooling foods, both energetically and in temperature.
  • Heavy and oily foods (e.g. cheese, pudding, nuts, cake).
  • Highly processed foods (e.g. canned or frozen foods, “TV” dinners or pastries).
  • Cold or carbonated drinks.
  • Overeating or eating heavy meals.
  • Eating fresh fruit or drinking fruit juice within 1/2 hour of any other food.
  • Red meat.
  • Foods or drinks that contain refined sugar or corn syrup.
  • Deep fried foods.
  • Alcohol, except for an occasional glass of dry red or white wine.

Enjoy:

  • An energetic routine. Avoid stagnation.
  • Stimulating your body and mind on a daily basis.
  • A 10–20 minute self-massage daily with 1/2 cup warm sesame oil before bathing. Click here for more information on abhyanga.
  • A vigorous exercise routine that includes jogging, hiking, biking, vigorous forms of yoga or martial arts, or other challenging forms of exercise, a minimum of five times per week.
  • Keeping warm and dry, no matter what the weather.
  • Lively and invigorating music, smells, experiences, and company.