Kapha is a marriage of Earth and Water. A sacred union between two powerful elements (and one worthy of an ode to Kapha dosha).
Kapha tends to get a bad reputation for being sticky, sluggish, and slow…
While that is an accurate assessment of SOME of Kapha’s qualities, today I want to talk about all the reasons why we should change that story!
For starters, Kapha dominant people are the best! They provide the glue that holds everything and everyone in their lives together.
This dosha brings the smooth and unctuous element that allows for everything to hold together and flow smoothly.
February is love month and no other dosha deserves more love than Kapha!
During this time of year, everyone’s working to try to reduce this dosha. It is, after all, the season where this dosha can accumulate the most and cause weight gain and digestive discomfort.
However, all of this distracts from the many beautiful aspects of Kapha that we often overlook.
It’s time for some Kapha dosha praise!
Let’s dive into all of the ways that Kapha dosha can help you thrive, as well as all of the ways that you can work to keep this water and earthy dosha in balance in your life and the lives of others.
Some Reasons Why You Should Love Kapha Dosha…
- Kapha dosha elements represent the perfect marriage between the water and earth.
- Kapha dosha is responsible for the myelin sheath (fatty tissue) that cushions the neuro pathways in the brain and is also responsible for memory retention.
- People who are dominant in this dosha are calm, wise, and grounded.
- Your stamina and staying power in your workouts and yoga practice come from kapha.
Benefits of The Kapha Body Type
Kapha is the definition of healthy and strong. From thick, healthy hair to strong bones and pearly white teeth, Kapha dominant people have a look you can fall in love with!
How to know you have a Kapha body type:
- Large Round Eyes
- Smooth Radiant Skin
- Plump Cheeks
- Round and Sturdy Figure
- Dark Thick Hair
- Strong Bones and Nails
This dosha is responsible for stamina and a sturdy build that can’t be easily moved.
Ojas and Kapha Dosha
Ojas is the vigor and vitality of life and the reason for your energy, stamina, and radiance. It’s the fluid essence of your body and your lifeblood!
Wet and flowing in nature, ojas is your body’s inner river of life – your deep, potent immunity, fertility, and longevity. It’s the foundational essence that sustains your inner fire and brilliant ideas. Ojas represents your innate juiciness.
Signs of Strong Ojas:
- Joyful mood
- Radiant energy
- Beautiful healthy skin
- Clear whites of the eyes
- Healthy digestive system
- Clear and focused mind
5 Ways to Use Self-Love to Strengthen Ojas:
- Practice Abhyanga (Ayurvedic self-massage).
- Make time to cultivate a connection with yourself or the ones you love.
- Eat whole foods with healthy natural fats like avocado, nuts, and ghee.
- Meditate daily on expanding the energy of gratitude and love.
- Practice yoga or exercise regularly.
All of these things are incredibly grounding and nourishing just like Kapha dosha.
How to Keep Kapha Balanced and Happy
A happy dosha is a balanced dosha, and Kapha is no different! The following are tips on how to STAY in love with Kapha by keeping it in a balanced state.
Kapha Diet Food Lists
This is not by any means an extensive list, but these are seasonal foods for winter that will help to balance this dosha.
Vegetables
Beets
Brussel Sprouts
Collard Greens
Cabbage
Horseradish
Fruit
Grapefruit
Lime
Berries
Apples
Grains
Amaranth
Barley
Quinoa
Millet
Spelt
Click here to learn more about the Kapha weight loss diet and how to balance your Kapha dosha (we ALL have Kapha – even if its not your dominant dosha) during the winter season.
Kapha Balancing Lifestyle
Prioritize warmth to keep Kapha from freezing up the body and the heart. Create warm connections with the ones you love. Eat warming foods and add warming spices to your diet.
(See some examples below!) Keep your home nice and warm and wear layers. If you can, even choose warmer, more drying climates to live in.
Kapha Balancing Exercise
Exercise is vital, and when it comes to motivating Kapha, you have to do what you can to keep moving.
When exercising, go for activities that require stamina. Some ideas include long-distance runs, hikes, or cycling. It may take a moment to get moving, but once you do, your natural strength will support you. Implementing regular exercise is the key to balance.
Kapha Balancing Spice and Tastes
There are six tastes that are recognized in Ayurveda. Each dosha is balanced by three specific tastes.
The three balancing tastes for Kapha dosha are Bitter, Pungent, and Astringent.
The Qualities of the Tastes that Balance Kapha
Bitter: Rough, Dry, Light
Pungent: Warming, Hot, Rough, Dry
Astringent: Dry, Light, Rough
Spices That Balance Kapha
Almost all spices are kapha friendly, but here are just a few:
- Cumin
- Ginger
- Turmeric
- Coriander
- Fennel
- Clove
- Chile
- Black Pepper
Kapha Dosha and Relationships
Kapha characteristics
The Kapha attachment style would be secure attachment. Kapha dosha is calm, cool, and collected and typically Kapha natured folks are incredibly easy-going. They feel fully stable within themselves, and that stability radiates out into their relationships.
Dating a Kapha Person
If you happen to be married to or dating a kapha dominant person here are some ways that you can show them your love!
- Give them quality time
- Share lots of cuddles
- Commit for the long term
- Be spontaneous yet reliable
- Cook them their favorite meals
- Plan lots of date nights that involve a movie and the couch
Parenting a Kapha Child
Kapha children need love too! Here are some tips on how to keep a kapha dominant child healthy, happy, and showered in love!
- Get them up and moving each day.
- Make sure nap time doesn’t go over 30 minutes.
- Keep them warm and dressed in layers.
- Try to make eating veggies fun for them, as these will keep them balanced.
- Spend lots of quality time with them.
- Encourage them and let them know they are always supported
- Note: A lot of this can apply to having a Kapha fur baby as well so make sure you’re spending quality time with your Kapha dominant kitties and puppies and making sure they get lots of playtime and exercise!
How in love with Kapha are you now!?!?
Kapha dosha is so much more than weight gain, cold winters, and heavy emotions. This dosha is the key to your vitality, stamina, strength, and nourishment.
Have a Kapha cutey in your life that would be happy to know all the ways that they are totally RAD? Feel free to share this post and let them know how much you care.
Have a feeling you might be a kapha dominant person but aren’t quite sure?
Take my free dosha quiz to find out!
