About this video
Kapha Dosha is formed by the elements of Water and Earth, giving it qualities of heaviness, stability, coldness, and moisture. When Kapha is balanced, it brings strength, calmness, and emotional stability. When in excess, it can lead to sluggish digestion, weight gain, congestion, and low energy.
In this video, you will learn what Kapha Dosha is, how the Water and Earth elements influence the body and mind, and how to choose food that help restore balance through lightness, warmth, and stimulation of digestion.
Watch the full explanation above and explore the key principles below.
Key Concepts
What is Kapha Dosha?
Kapha is responsible for structure, lubrication, immunity, and emotional grounding. Its natural qualities are:
- Heavy
- Cold
- Oily
- Slow
- Stable
- Dense
To balance Kapha, we apply the opposite qualities:
- Light
- Warm
- Dry
- Stimulating
- Mobile
Food Guidelines for Kapha Balance
Kapha benefits from food that are:
- Warm and freshly cooked
- Light and easy to digest
- Spicy, bitter, and astringent in taste
- Low in oil, sugar, and dairy
Recommended food:
- Steamed or lightly sautéed vegetables
- Legumes (lentils, mung beans, chickpeas)
- Spices such as ginger, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, and mustard seed
- Warm herbal teas
Food to reduce:
- Heavy dairy (cheese, cream, yogurt)
- Fried and oily foods
- Excess sweets
- Cold and raw meals
Elemental Understanding
Kapha is composed of:
- Water (Apas) – providing cohesion and lubrication
- Earth (Prithvi) – providing structure and stability
Balancing Kapha means introducing the fire and air qualities through warmth, movement, and lightness — especially through the diet.
Check out our collection of recipes designed specifically to balance Kapha.
Discover recipes for all doshas in our recipe collection.
Closing
This video offers a clear and practical introduction to Kapha Dosha, its elemental nature, and how conscious food choices can restore lightness, vitality, and metabolic balance.
Use this knowledge to create meals that support digestion, energy, and emotional clarity while honoring your unique Ayurvedic constitution.