Kapha (earth and water) – the principle of structure
Kapha brings stability, power, virility and fertility. It is the pre-requisite for generosity, courage, leniency, and compassion.
The attributes of Kapha are: cool, heavy, moist, stable, structured, slimy (smooth), and slow.
Cold, heavy and rich food, too much routine or undercallenging work plus too little exercise bring Kapha out of balance. This is especially obvious in late winter and spring, the time after sunrise and sunset and in childhood.
Typical Kapha problems are: sickness, feeling full, mucous obstruction, back ache, lethargy, obesity, anorexia, food allergies and dullness. New ideas, challenges, warmth and strong colours help to get going again.
