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Yogahealer.comwith Cate Stillman
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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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
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Kapha-Reducing Herbs: Drying
• Calamus• Tulsi• Bacopa
• Licorice• Nirgundi• Sitopaladi
• Boswellia• Turmeric• Chitrak
• Ginger• Turmeric• Pepper
• Triphala• Neem• Turmeric
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