In Ayurveda, we are made up of one, two or all three doshas. Our "base" dosha is what we have been throughout our lives and at times, one or the other doshas will be out of balance.
Kapha is made up of earth and water and is more dense and grounded in nature. Compassionate, loving, stable and kind, kapha dosha dominant people are those who crave and LOVE ritual and consistency. When out of balance, kapha dosha can be overweighted making you feel sluggish, very tired and sleepy and maybe a little cranky (also weight gain and water retention). When in balance, kapha dominant people tend to be very stable, have good digestion and good sleep.
Today we are working with bringing some air and lightness to the weightiness of Kapha through stronger movements, more breath, and a focus on keeping digestion running well.
Seasonally, some doshas are related to speific times of year too. Kapha is related to late winter and in Spring we have a natural tendency to crave clearing out kapha accumulation with more active movement, twists, and digestion balancing practices.
Props: 1-2 blankets (or pick up one here: http://amzn.to/2v0U0eh) and 1 bolster (or pick up a bolster here: http://amzn.to/2yJVoaj) (or anything you feel you might need for your practice to support you)
Up Next in Yoga 60+ Minutes
-
New Moon Live Yin Yoga | Invite Love
Love is infinite and the more you invite love in and offer love to others, the more love flows in your life. Can you begin to open the door to a deeper love of self, love of all living creatures great and small, love of others? As we open this door, it becomes more effortless, easier to open ou...
-
{Y}indulge Presence | Being vs. Doing
Do you ever just need a moment of quiet, stillness, breath? As we connect more deeply to this present moment - our bodies, minds, and feelings - we become more grounded, aware, and focused. By allowing ourselves to settle in and soften and take a moment we inspire new thoughts, feelings, energy...
-
Yin Yoga RELEASE | Full Body Yoga
Maybe you need to release body tension and tightness; maybe you need to release some thoughts and feelings you have been struggling with; maybe you need to release some ideas or people that no longer serve your higher growth and good. Whatever you need to release - join me for breath, mindful mo...
6 Comments