Characteristics of Kapha Dosha

Kapha is one of the three doshas in Ayurvedic medicine.

Physical characteristics of a person with Kapha Dosha:

• Gains weight easily. Loses weight with difficulty
• Short and stocky or tall and sturdy
• Hair, neck are all ‘thick’
• Abundant strength and stamina
• Weak digestion. Feels heavy after eating
• Regular bowel movements
• Oily skin. Smooth and pale
• Sleeps easily and soundly
• Catches cold easily
• Prefers hot weather

Psychological characteristics of a person with Kapha Dosha:

• Large-hearted
• Calm nature
• Prefers slow, relaxed lifestyle
• Not a very quick learner but excellent long term memory
• Sentimental. Often thinks of past
• Methodical
• Protective of self and family
• Lets negative emotions build up rather than addressing them
• Lets others take the lead
• Natural listener who many people confide in.

Suggested affirmations and practice

• Affirm “All that is there is the present moment alone”
• Practise meditation to become less emotional and detached. 
• Make regular physical exertion part of your routine. 

Source: Lifepositive.com