Kapha = COLD, OILY, IMMOBILE

GUNA:  HEAVY / GROSS / DENSE / STATIC / DULL / SMOOTH / CLOUDY / MOIST / FLOWING / SOFT 

Power of Creation / Cohesion / Attachment    

Builds, Binds, Accumulates

OJAS / TAMAS

Governs & Supports Lubrication, Hydration, Structure, Stability, Strength, Solidity, Resilience

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Kapha Dominant Qualities: 

Quiet Contemplator / Observer / Sensitive to Cold & Dampness

Dense Frame, Lustrous/Thick Hair, Strong/White Bones/Teeth/Nails, Moonlight/Dewy Skin, Husky/Nasally voice

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In Balance:

Caretaker, Peacemaker, Provides Support, Loving, Nurturing, Loyal, Expressive, Ambitious, Energetic, Enthusiastic, Happy, Laid-Back, Adaptable to Change, Gentle Nature, Content.  Active Digestion, Flexible Joints, Warm, Adequate Energy & Movement, Motivated

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Imbalance / Overflow / Escalation / Increase:

Mind / Lifestyle:   Depression, Lethargy, Stagnancy, Possessiveness, Attachment (People, Things, Ideas, Past Experiences), Messy, Excessive (Hording), Cluttered, Self-Centered, Unmotivated, Lack of Ambition/Drive, Great Desire for Comfort, Clouded Judgment, Dull Senses, Lack of Desire/Curiosity/Concern. 

 

Body:  Feeling Heavy/Tired, Stiff Joints, Excessive Mucous (Everywhere), Chest Congestion, Allergies, Nausea, Diabetes, Edema, Swelling, High Cholesterol, Heavy Menstrual Flow, Excess Body Fat, Toxicity, Slow Appetite, High Consumption of Sugar, Sluggish Digestion, Depletion States Due to Accumulation in Physical Structure.

Aggravated in Spring and Cold & Damp Climates

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Pitta = Hot, SHARP & Oily 

GUNA:  HOT / LIGHT / SUBTLE / CLEAR / MOIST(OILY) / MOBILE / FLOWING / SHARP / HARD/ ROUGH 

Power of Transformation / Wisdom   

Sustains & Digests All Things  

TEJAS / SATTVA

Governs & Supports Metabolism, Chemical Conversion, Production of Heat/Energy, Intellect (Digestion of Information)

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Pitta Predominant Person:   Pragmatic / Logical / Left-Brainer / Sensitive to Heat & Humidity

Medium Frame/Muscle Tone, Medium Features, Early Gray Hair/Balding, Radiant Eyes, Redness of Skin

Sharp-Thinkers, Philosophers, Doctors, Lawyers, Analysts, Managers, Advisors, Engineers.  Wants to know WHY~

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In Balance:

Flexible, Relaxed, Compassionate, Light-Hearted, Spontaneous, Task-Oriented, Solid Work Ethic, Compliant, Approachable Teacher/Manager, Conscious of Others, Cool Digestion, Cool Emotions, Soft & Approachable Leadership, Work/Life Balance, Healthy Ambition, Great Spiritual Teachers. 

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Imbalance / Overflow / Escalation / Increase:

Mind / Lifestyle:   Anger, Rage, Jealousy, Resentment, Aggression, Critical, Judgmental (Self & World), Cynical, Argumentative, Irritable, Ego-Centric, Narcissist, Controlling, Workaholic, Extreme Competitiveness w/ Self/Others, Burnout, Unable to Rest, Discontent. 

 

Body:  Excessive Heat, Inflammation, Acidic Sweat, Auto-Immune Disease (Lupus/Hypothyroidism), HBP, Hyper-Appetite,

Fast Digestion, Hyper-Acidity, GERD, Anemia, Diarrhea, IBS, Liver & Gallbladder Issues, Vision Breakdown, Skin Ailments (Eczema/Psoriasis/Hot-Rashing/Acne), Vision Breakdown:  Depletion States Due to Burning Up of Physical Structure

Aggravated in Sun, Summer or Hot Climates

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Vata = Cold, DRY & CONSTANT MOTION

GUNA:  LIGHT / COLD/ DRY/ / CLEAR / MOBILE / FLOWING / SHARP / SUBTLE

Power of Movement / Transition   

Controls All Life: Gives It & Takes It Away

PRANA / RAJAS

Governs & Supports Nervous System & Sensory Perception System (Sight, Sound, Taste, Touch, Smell)

Moves in 5 Directions (Vayus) in all 5 Koṣa - Breathing, Thinking, Movement, Flexibility, Biological Processes

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VATA Dominant Qualities:  

Emotional / Expressive / Right-Brainer / Sensitive to Cold, Wind, Lack of Sunlight

Thin Frame/Muscle Tone, Small Facial Features, Hyper-Mobility, Creative, Artistic, Enthusiastic, Expressive

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In Balance:

Connected to All Things! Empathetic, Intuitive, Sees Beauty Everywhere, Creative, Expressive

Grounded, Rested, Well-Fed/Hydrated, Easy Digestion, Tranquil, Stable, Calm, Focused, Routine 

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Imbalanced / Overflow / Escalation / Increase:

Mind / Lifestyle:   Anxiety, Fear, Overwhelm, Indecisiveness, Instability, Insecurity, Addictions, Moodiness, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Circular Thoughts, Chronic Fatigue, Spaciness, Memory Loss, Insomnia, Depletion, Bi-Polarism, Panic-Attacks, Nerve Pain, Anorexia, Forgets to Eat, Sensory Perception Overwhelm, Lack of Priorities or Discipline.

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Body:  Dehydration, Low Immunity, Lack of Appetite, Nervous System Distress (Twitching/Restless Legs/Tremors), PAIN, Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Tinnitus, Dry Skin, Dry Hair, Brittle Nails, Constipation, Brittle Bones, Infertility, Erectile Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Painful Menstruation, Weak Teeth:  Depletion States Due to Breakdown of Physical Structure

Aggravated in Winter or Cold Climates

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Noticing a pattern?

This 'CREATOR / SUSTAINOR / DESTROYER' pattern repeats in all laws of Nature & Physics

including Circadian Rhythms, Seasonal Cycles of Plant Life & Human Lifecycle

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If this interests you, I am happy to have you for anyone of my ongoing classes / workshops, or to chat individually to understand more about yourself AND your nature.