So you’re a Kapha…
As a kapha type, your constitution is distinctly kapha-predominant, and you probably have a lot in common with other kapha types who share that core distinction. Below are a number of traits that you can likely attribute to your constitution.
Physical Characteristics
Kapha Creates round, soft, large, oily, moist, thick, strong structure and features. Your body shape is generally rounded, full, soft, with a compact, body. Your weight is moderate to heavy. You have large, well-formed bones and your height is moderate. You have thick, soft, moist skin and a pale and smooth complexion. Your face is rounded, soft and pleasing. You have large moist clear eyes, with long, thick lashes. You have full large lips and lushthick hair. Your hands are square palm, short fingers, strong nails. Your tongue is round, large, glossy and pale. You have strong white teeth
You are generally tolerant of temperatureextremes. You adjusteasily.
You have slow circulation and often have cool hands and feet. You are prone to congestive problems.You can run cool, although you do have a tendency towards clamminess in the humidity and heat. You have the longest (in duration) menstrual period and can become quite sad and weepy during menses.
Personality: Your emotional and Mental tendencies
The Water element makes your emotions soft and squishy. You are blessed with deep stable faith, a loving nature and steady and stable mind. You are concerned with comfort and security which makes you caring and wanting to feed and provide for those around you. You make devoted parents, partners, and patient friends. Because of your generally steady emotions, you are likely to remain calm in a crisis. It takes quite a bit to get you angry. You tend to have long term relationships with your work, family, and friends. These long-term tendencies can make parts of your life sticky, promoting desire, greed, attachment and clinging to the past.
You learn and process information slowly and you have a great memory. Your tendency is to reflect over things before making a decision.
When out of balance, Kapha triggers emotions of attachment, greed, and possessiveness and can also create stubbornness, lethargy, and resistance to change. Physically, Kapha tends to invite stagnation and congestion in organs and tissues throughout the body—including the mind.
Digestion
You have a small, appetite that is easily satisfied. You often eat due to habit and to appease your emotions. You are not hungry in the morning and are happy to skip breakfast and take a warm drink. You happily satiated with 2 small to moderate meals per day. Your digestion tends to be slow. It takes a long time for you to fully metabolise a meal and longer if the food is heavy or in large qualities. You tend towards sluggish elimination.
Energy Levels, Stamina and Sleep
Your energy levels are steady and your stamina and endurance are strong. You are blessed with a very sturdy constitution. You benefit from staying active. This helps you to maintain your health with relative ease.You love your sleep and tend to sleep soundly. You likely feel dull and sluggish when you first wake up most mornings. Going to bed at a decent hour is important for you because most Kapha types do well to wake up before 6 a.m., when the atmosphere is lighter and clearer and supports the transition from sleep to wakefulness.
