1. Follow the dietary guidelines for Kapha Dosha listed below.

2. Wake early (before dawn), sleep less, and avoid sleeping during the day.

3. Indulge in physical exercise every day. You would benefit from practicing the I-Yoga Suryanamaskar daily. Initially complete just 6 cycles and slowly build yourself up to 24 cycles.

4. Do not eat breakfast before 10am. Begin your day with a Liver Flush cocktail :
Recipe: Juice of one lemon, 1 tbs. Olive Oil, ½ apple or pear, blend or juice. You may add a dash of long pepper or cayenne if desired. This should be the first thing you drink every morning.

5. Perform activities that energize the body and mind and stimulate metabolism. Along with daily Suryanamaskar, at least 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise is also recommended.

6. Use a body brush or loofah to exfoliate your skin. This also stimulates circulation and detoxifies the skin.

7. If possible, use a sauna weekly to promote sweating.

8. When cleaning the teeth, ensure to brush the white coating off your tongue. You may also use a tongue scraper if you have one.

9. The colours that we wear have an effect on our mood. Colours that help balance Kapha are: vibrant blues and greens.

10. Break away from stagnation and clinging to old ways of thinking and behaving. Try to do something different every day.

11. Have regular treatments that stimulate the lymphatic system and metabolism like the Marma K Massage Ritual.

12. Have a regular facial to detox the skin and keep it looking healthy. A monthly Prana Facial is recommended for you and a Dermal Renewal Treatment at least twice a year to maintain the health and tone of your skin.

-To balance Kapha, eat more warm, light, dry food or cooked light meals.

-Spicy food is also good – choose hot Mexican or Indian food, especially in winter.

-Dry cooking methods (baking, broiling, grilling, sautéing) are recommended over moist cooking such as steaming, boiling, or poaching.

-Do not consume too many sweet and fatty foods, and reduce your salt intake as it can lead to fluid retention. Avoid deep-fried foods.

-When Kapha is out of balance there is a tendency eat more than you need, be aware of this when serving yourself food.

-Have your main meal at the middle of the day. Try to have your evening meal at least 6 hours before sleep. Kappas tend to have slower digestion.

BEST VEGETABLES

Asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, garlic, leafy green vegetables, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onions, peas peppers, potatoes, radishes, spinach, and sprouts.

VEGETABLES TO REDUCE

Cucumbers, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and zucchini.

BEST FRUITS

Apples, apricots, berries, cherries, cranberries, papaya, pears, prunes, pomegranates, and grapefruit. Dried fruits in general are good for Kaphas, specifically apricots, figs, prunes, and raisins.

FRUITS TO REDUCE

Dates, fresh figs, bananas, coconuts, and mangoes. Avoid have fruit after 3pm.

AVOID DESSERTS & SWEETS

Avoid artificially sweetened food as kaphas have a tendency for diabetes.

BEST GRAINS

Barley, buckwheat, corn, millet, oats, rye, and basmati rice.

GRAINS TO REDUCE

Rice and wheat.
Avoid hot cereals and steamed grains, in general, as they are too moist and heavy for Kaphas.

BEST DAIRY

Warm skim milk, small amounts of whole milk, and eggs (not fried or cooked with butter), goat’s milk, soy milk, and camel milk.

DAIRY TO REDUCE

Egg yolks

BEST MEATS

Chicken, turkey (all in small amounts), and lean fish.

MEATS TO REDUCE

Shrimp and red meat.

BEST LEGUMES (BEANS & LENTILS)

All legumes are acceptable.

LEGUMES TO REDUCE

Kidney beans and tofu.

TRY TO AVOID OILS AND FAT

Only Almond, sunflower, olive oil, and grapeseed oil can be usedin small quantities.

SWEETENERS

Avoid ALL sweetners natural or synthetic. Eat suitable fruit if sweets are craved.

BEST NUTS & SEEDS

Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds.

HERBS & SPICES

All are good, especially cumin, fenugreek, sesame, and ginger, which is especially good for improving digestion.