Body Type Kapha

Water and Earth

Kapha Dosha is the principle of stability and maintenance in any living organism and is a combination of the elements water and earth. Kapha Dosha is closely related to the lymphatic and immune system in the body and is responsible for the growth of the individual.

The main characteristics of Kapha Dosha in any person are:

	Characteristics			Can appear in the body as:

	Heaviness			Deep voice, tendency towards obesity, large and heavy body, bones and muscles.

	Coolness			Cold skin, tendency towards attacks of cold, slow metabolism leading to reduced appetite and thirst.

	Softness			Soft skin and hair and tendency toward soft tender nails. Loving, caring and kind attitude.

	Oiliness			Oily body including skin, hair, nails, stools. Flexible and mobile joints.

	Sweetness			Tendency towards excess intake of sweet foods and drinks. Good anabolic state of the body.

	Stability			Patient and relaxed attitude. Firm decisions. Likes sedentary activities like reading, watching television etc.

	Sliminess			Excess salivation, thick slimy secretion when suffering from a cold. Thick joints with good mobility.