Kapha - Yogahealer

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Kapha

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Lesson 19 LAC

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KaphaTo nourish

+ flourish with water

wet/liquidcold

cloudyheavy

dullsoft

spreadingunctuous

stickyslimystatic

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shleshma:to hug

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Kapha


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Kapha


Functions:Lubricant of body

Nourishment + Energy

Support, Stability, Groundedness

Fertility + growth

Immunity, Repair + Regeneration, Stamina

Giving mass + shape to cells, tissues, organs

Sleep

Contentment

Compassion + Forgiveness

Taste + Smell perception (water + earth)

Memory retention

Fat regulation

Pranic absorption; gastric secretions; water electrolyte balance

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stomach liquifies food bolus

lungs lubricates air channels

heart emotion of connectivity

oral cavity lubricates digestion

Brain (white matter) memory retention

cerebrospinal fluid lubricate nervous system

synovial fluid lubricates joints; nourishes bones

lymph/plasma cellular nourishment

white blood cells immune response

tongue taste perception

Sinuses lubricates breath channel + smell

Tonsils give immunity

Sites of Kapha


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KaphaTarpaka

Avalambaka

Sleshaka

Bodhaka

Kledaka


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Kledaka Kapha

Functions:


Imbalances:

7

- Dr. Vasant Lad

creates gastric mucus membrane

liquidates + hydrates cells

brings contentment from fullness

lubricates absorption process into blood

Obesity

Obsessive eating

hyperglycemia

Diabetes

High cholesterol

hypoglycemia (deficient)

peptic ulcer (deficient)

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Avalambaka Kapha

Functions:


Imbalances:

8

Supports all kapha systems

Carries prana into cells

Pleural fluid enables gaseous exchange

protects lungs

Pericardial fluid - protects heart

Keeps alveoli moist

Creates confidence, support, love, compasssion

Processes grief

Bronchitis

Asthma

Pneumonia

Emphysema

Grief

Depression

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Bodhaka KaphaFunctions:


Imbalances:

9

Keeps mouth soft and wet

Enables speech

Nourishes plasma (cellular nourishment)

Receives knowledge of taste of food

Immune function of tonsils

Dehydration

Tonsillitis

Receding gums

Cavities

Deranged taste

Inappropriate cravings

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Tarpaka KaphaFunctions:


Imbalances:

10

“To nourish the rejuvenation of

relationship means to rejuvenate the tarpaka kapha of the brain cells.”

- Dr. Vasant Lad

Nourishes brain cells

Nourishes nerve cells with cerebrospinal fluid

Brings Energy to plasma

Creates happiness feeling from nourishment

Records experience (memory)

Records astral body experience

Gives spiritual bliss

Attachment

Memory issues

Stuck in past

Concussion

Stroke Paralysis

Parkinson’s

Brain tumors

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Sleshaka KaphaFunctions:


Imbalances:

11

Supports the skeletal system

Strengthens ligaments

Lubricates joints - promotes fluid motion

Joint Pain

Degenerative Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Calcification of bones

Dehydration

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Tarpaka

Avalambaka

Sleshaka

Bodhaka

Kledaka


Kapha-Reducing Diet: Drying

• Basil• Rosemary• Pepper

• Greens• Legumes• Drying fruits

• Find right hydration level

• Use turmeric in food

• Fresh foods• Spiced foods• Don’t overeat!

• Fresh foods• Spicy taste• Lightly cooked

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Kapha-Reducing Diet

Fruits Greens RootsSeeds/

Nuts Meats Spices Other

Astringent, not sticky

Bitter, pungent, or astringent

bitter or astringent

Dry, not oily not neededstrong + plentiful

legumes are great!

Mild over strongly sweet

all greens are great

not sweet Mild tastefish on

occasionall varieties

grains: buckwheat,

ryemilletcorn

Apples, pears, cranberries,

pomegranateberries

dandelion, sorrel,

mustard, sprouts

turnipradishdaikonfennelonions

chia, flax, pumpkin

peppers, ginger, curries

Go with mostly greens, roots &

legumes.

Pungent Bitter

Astringent


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Tarpaka

Avalambaka

Sleshaka

Bodhaka

Kledaka


Kapha-Reducing Herbs: Drying

• Calamus• Tulsi• Bacopa

• Licorice• Nirgundi• Sitopaladi

• Boswellia• Turmeric• Chitrak

• Ginger• Turmeric• Pepper

• Triphala• Neem• Turmeric

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