Blessed by Endurance & Compassion

Today we’ll celebrate the sweet love and divine grace of Kapha Dosha.

Kapha is made up of the elements Water and Earth.

In Sanskrit the term Kapha कफ means flourished by water.

Kapha in the body governs structure and support, a dosha relatively underdeveloped in our culture, especially in comparison to the overly celebrated multitasking of Vata and intense drive of Pitta.

Heavy – well developed muscles, strong bones, large frame

Slow – easily gains weight, slow metabolism, slow speech

Cool – clammy skin

Oily – well lubricated joints, expressions of love

Liquid – eyes deep like an ocean, secretion of saliva and mucus

Slimy – protective mucus in the gastrointestinal tract

Dense – luxurious hair, firm mind

Soft – smooth soft skin, voluptuous body

Static – stable and sedentary behavior

The functions of Kapha in the body include: electrolyte balance, wound healing, sleep, nourishment, taste & smell. Another very important function of Kapha is the responsibility for recording and retaining all experiences, a balanced Kapha person has the memory of an elephant and will never forget.

Kapha is the archetypal Earth Mama who represents motherhood, fertility, and embodies the bounty of the Earth. These individuals are gentle and slow. Kapha people love to hug and are full of grace & compassion. They can also be described as a “tortoise” type.

Kapha people like to keep a schedule, they enjoy routine and can be thrown by a change in plans. Kapha has a great capacity for forgiveness and is capable of a deep sense of inner peace, typically expressed through acts devotion.

The pure essence of Kapha can be experienced by cultivating relationship with the soul.

Stay tuned to learn what happens when Kapha dosha becomes imbalanced.