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As the winter months wind down and we come into the early weeks of spring, kapha season begins to awaken. Ayurvedic medicine teaches us that our bodies mimic what takes place in the ebb and flow of nature’s seasons. While the vata dosha predominates in early winter, in late winter we find ourselves beginning to notice the qualities of kapha (earth & water) in ourselves that are abundant in the upcoming springtime.
The heavy, wet qualities of spring rain and melting snow are reflected in our bodies. We may feel out of balance as we adjust to the new season, which can certainly compromise our well-being. To help ease this transition, we’ve put together a few tips to embrace an ayurvedic lifestyle, balance kapha and keep you energized and empowered as the seasons shift.
This list offers a brief psychophisiological profile for the kapha dosha and energy.
Elements: Earth & water
Season: Spring
Qualities: Heavy, solid, hard, cool, inert, wet, dull, sticky, soft
Balancing qualities: Dry, light, mobile, hot, clear, subtle, spreading, sharp
Organs: Stomach, lungs, pancreas, head chest
Digestion: Slow/sluggish bowel movements
Balanced traits: Sweet, trustworthy, intelligent, loyal
Imbalanced traits: Overweight, apathetic, sedentary, depressed, greedy, attached
Tastes: Sweet, sour, salty
Balancing tastes: Bitter, astringent, pungent
Time of Day: 6:00–10:00 am, 6:00–10:00 pm
We hope you feel nourished and balanced this spring!
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