Ayurveda is an ancient Indian health system that looks to optimize healthy by holistically caring for the body, mind, and spirit. Within Ayurveda, unique energy patterns called doshas create your experience. When your dosha is imbalanced, you feel out of whack. When your dosha is balanced, you feel energized and inspired. 

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Kapha dosha contains water and earth. This dosha provides structure and containment. 
 

When Kapha is balanced, you'll likely feel loving, generous, and supported. 

 

However, you might feel sad, attached, or depressed when Kapha is imbalanced. Physical imbalances show up as weight gain, lethargy, and mucus. Emotional imbalances include depression, melancholy, and inertia. 

 

If Kapha is your predominant dosha or you're experiencing Kapha-like symptoms, here are some strategies to help you raise your energy and balance this dosha.

 

Sleep

If you are Kapha-dominant, you probably don't have trouble sleeping and can be prone to oversleep. However, you only need 6-7 hours of sleep a night. Try going to bed at 10:30 and waking up with the sunrise or before 6 AM. Avoid naps as they are likely to disturb your sleep.

 

Food

Add warming spices to food like cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper to better balance Kapha tendencies like feelings of heaviness and lethargy.

 

Movement 

Move your body daily and mix things up with different exercises and movement practices so your routine doesn't get stale. Aerobic exercises like brisk walking, running, hiking, and cycling are terrific ways for Kapha-dominant women to feel energized.

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