KAPHA – The Self-poised (Earth + Water)
Appreciate Stability & Endurance, Protection & Lubrication to Understand Kapha’s Beauty.
Physical Traits
- Body Structure – Broad & stable built
- Strength - Calm & composed
- Skin Type – Smooth, damp, thick & oily.
- Hair Type – Thick, dark & lifeless.
- Digestive System - Low metabolism & slow digestion (tends to gain weight quickly)
Emotional Traits
- Nurturing & generous natured
- Laid-back & cool temperament
- Steady, slow & have sharp long-term memory
- Emotionally grounded & excellent decision-makers
Balanced State
- Governs body’s structural stability – Lubrication & regeneration [Formation of bones, muscles and bodily fluids]
- Routine-oriented
- Happy & lively
- Impeccable & focused
- Extremely supportive co-workers
- Love to sleep (especially during the afternoons)
- Restrained & compassionate
Off-balanced State
- Extreme Laziness & obesity
- Emotional overeating (craving too sweet, oily or too much salty food)
- Greed & envy
- No zeal to complete the task ahead of them
- Overthinking & depression
- Stagnation & congestion throughout the body—including the mind
8 Ways to Achieve Balance
- Taste: Dry, raw, fresh & warming food
- Smell: Favour aromas that are light, invigorating or warm.
- Touch: Prefer to stay cool with lightweight & loose natural fabrics
- Sound: Heavy bass & lively music
- Sight: Favours gold/yellow, brown, red & orange
- Meditation Type: Visualization of fiery images with vibrance & exuberance colours
- Breathing Exercise: Bastrika & Kapalabhati
- Yoga: Ashtanga yoga (virabhadrasana I and II & Surya Namaskar)
Kapha Skin & Hair Types
1. Skin Type (Dull & Greasy)
- Classically sluggish, damp & oily which is prone to blackheads.
- Frequent congestion and breakouts
- Clogged pores with itchy red bumps.
- Kapha Skin Needs Stimulation & Detoxification.
2. Hair Type (Oily & Infected Scalp)
- Itchy, infected scalp with excess sebum
- Dark, thick & lifeless hair
- Kapha Hair Needs Refreshment & Restoration. Enchant your hair with beautifying botanicals.
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Balancing Kapha Affirmation
I will employ my strength to its fullest potential & be like Earth; soft yet sturdy enough to hold love for all sentient beings.
Stay Calm & Healthy
Hema Bala Shankar
Founder, Vikarah Holistic Beauty Rituals