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Ayurveda About Each Dosha
According to Ayurveda, there are three primary energies, or Doshas. The Doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These Doshas regulate all physical and psychological behaviors, from basic cell structure to the most complex mental functions. The Doshas are found in unique proportions in every individual. This singular combination of the Doshas is called our constitution or Prakriti, and it will determine our basic physical appearance, preferences, behaviors, and emotional tendencies. When the Doshas are in their natural balance with one another, our physical and mental states are at optimum health. When the Doshas fall out of balance, disease may manifest. Ayurveda seeks to return the Doshas to and maintain them at their natural balance in our individual constitution.A thick, broad, well-developed frame and large, long limbs go well with a pleasant, deep and resonant voice with low, slow, rhythmic speech. The skin is usually thick, oily, pale or white and cold. Plentiful, thick, wavy, lustrous and generally brown hair is set on a large, rounded and full face. The neck is solid, with a near tree-trunk quality. A large, rounded nose and large, attractive, blue or light brown in color eyes are found in a mouth that is large with big, full lips. Teeth too are big and white and set in strong gums.
Kapha:
Kapha gives us substance and support. Kapha is mainly concerned
with providing the physical field for the Vata and Pitta
energies. It governs cell structure, bodily secretions, and
gives the mind stability.
Physical
Appearance of Kapha
physique: large, rounded build, good
muscular development
skin: cool, smooth, moist
hair: thick, wavy
eyes: large, attractive, brown
Temperament
of Kapha
mental: calm, tranquil, compassionate,
thorough, rarely forgets
physical: steady appetite, slow digestion,
regular elimination, deep sleeper
energy: steady, lethargic, good endurance
Kapha predominated people are calm, steady, considerate - stable, patient personalities they are slow to anger. Not easily provoked, once angry they do not calm down easily. They are honorable, true to their word and avoid lies. Loyal, forgiving and understanding, they can be lethargic, even lazy, if not driven by others. Learning may be slow but memory will be strong. Excellent in logical analysis, they take time before reaching conclusions. Long hours of deep sleep and a strong, enduring sex drive come naturally. While they do save money, it does get spent on food. And there can at times be an element of dullness, given that a Kapha mind is usually too content to seek fresh mental stimulation.
Satwika individuals are usually noble and spiritual in character, their nature determined as much by body type as their star constellation, having an element of Kapha in their constitution.
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Satwika Subtype Qualities |
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| Brahma | Free from passion, anger, greed, ignorance or jealousy, possessing knowledge and the power of discrimination. |
| Arsa | Excellent memory, purity, love and self -control, excellent intellectual frame of mind, free from pride, ego, ignorance, greed or anger. Possessing the power of understanding and retention. |
| Aindra | Devotion to sacred books, study rituals and oblations. Devotion to virtuous acts, far- sightedness and courage. Authoritative behavior and speech. Able to perform sacred rituals. |
| Yamya | Free from mean and conflicting desires and acts. Having initiative, excellent memory and leadership. Free from emotional binds, hatred, ignorance and envy. The capacity for timely action. |
| Varuna | Free from mean acts. Exhibition of emotion in proper place. Observance of religious rights |
| Kabera | Courage, patience, and hatred of impure thoughts. Liking for virtuous acts and purity. Pleasure in recreation. |
| Gandharva | Possession of wealth, attendants and luxuries. Expertise in poetry, stories and epics. Fondness for dancing singing and music. Takes pleasure in perfumes, garlands and flowers. Full of passion. |
Factors that increase Kapha
Exposure to cold, eating too much sweet, meat, fats, cheese, milk, ice cream, yogurt, fried food, excessive use of salt. Excessive intake of water, taking naps after meals. Doing nothing. Sedative and tranquilizers. Doubts, greed, and possessiveness.
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REMEDIES |
KAPHA |
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Food |
Decreased quantities of warm food. Pungent, bitter and astringent tastes. To be taken earlier than 10 am and not later than 6 pm. Healthy Kapha types should observe fast one day per week. |
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Oil Massage |
With stimulating oils such as punarnavadi oil and srigopal oil. |
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Exercise |
Regular and vigorous. |
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Herbal Dietary supplements |
Guggulu, sitopladi churan, Trikatu, chavanprash, Kapha Tea. |
Remedies
for Kapha
Foods: warm, dry, light, spicy
Tastes: pungent, bitter, astringent
Exercise: regular, vigorous
Single Herbs:
Herbal Supplements: Lasunadi, Triphala, Brahmi,
Chandra Prabha, Guggulu, Vasavaleha
Rasayanas: Kapha Chyavana Prasha, Haridra,
Sage, Shatavari
Skin Care: TriDosha Cleanser, TriDosha After Shave
Gel, Kapha Energizing Tonic Lotion, Kapha Energizing Cream,
Kapha Body
Oil.
KAPHA
Kapha means "phlegm" and "that which holds things
together." Kapha provides the substance and support for
our body. In other words it is the bulk of our tissues.
Emotionally, Kapha is the love and support we receive in
life and governs the feelings of compassion, devotion,
modesty, patience and forgiveness. Negatively expressed
, it is greed, attachment and self pity. Kapha is the
physical and emotional "home" in which we reside.
Kapha (water) governs:
Kapha rules the emotions of:
Kapha's main locations are:
Kapha in the chest
or lungs produces moisture for these areas. Kapha also moistens the
throat, head, sinuses and the nasal passages. In the mouth and tongue
kapha produces saliva. The tongue is the organ of taste, which sensory
quality belongs to the water element. Kapha creates the fat tissue which
stores water. It is also contained in our sides that surround the
abdominal cavity in the form of the *peritoneal fluid. An excessive
amount of Kapha will produce an overabundance of mucous and thus
congestion.
*peritoneal fluid - the thin membrane that lines the walls of the
abdomen and covers the organs in it.
Kapha gives support to vata and pitta and gives stability to the body
functions. It is the conserving, consolidating and restraining force for
the other two humors. Kapha helps to ground and control the active and
consuming natures of Vata and Pitta. Without Kapha the other two humors
will disperse and disintegrate their energy; like a candle that no
longer has a wick or wax; the fire and air will soon dissipate.
Attributes of Kapha:
Kapha Rules:
ATTRIBUTES OF THE THREE HUMORS; A COMPARISON
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Vata |
Pitta
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Kapha
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Look at the chart above and observe the similarities and differences of
the different doshas.
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Vata |
Pitta
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Kapha |
Locations :
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high, dry, cool |
hot, humid |
low, damp, cool |
Look at this chart and think of different seasons of the year and our
lives and how they relate to VPK. Think of different locations and see
if you can see the qualities of VPK in them.
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