MUDDY NATURE (KAPHA DOSHA) BALANCING LIFESTYLE

MUDDY NATURE (KAPHA DOSHA) BALANCING LIFESTYLE

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EMBRACING STABILITY AND ENDURANCE

Kapha Dosha (Muddy Energy) is characterized by being heavy, oily, moist, smooth and steady or firm

When Muddy Energy or Humor (Kapha Dosha) is more dominant in your nature, you tend to be heavy in everything: the way you think, the way you feel, the way you act, and the way your body feels on the inside.

Doing things that possess these same qualities lead to a further increase and imbalance in muddy humor levels, which results in more further muddy energy (Kapha dosha) related symptoms and their respective severity.

The goal of a mud-pacifying lifestyle is to reduce your muddy energy levels doing things that possess opposite qualities to mud humor : including more light, rough, warm, dry and stimulating factors.

Stick to your Ayurveda doctor’s recommendations in case of any discrepancies as they address your immediate balance requirements.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF LIFESTYLE APPLICATIONS TO BALANCE YOUR MUD HUMOR

COLD ENVIRONMENT

  • In your bedroom, house, or workplace will increase your Kapha energy and symptoms like laziness and cold hands and feet

  • Wear warm clothing in cool and cold weather

  • Stay away fro AC, use fan if needed

  • Applying warming oils and skin products like sesame or mustard oil

  • Drinking warming herbal teas like thyme, sage, and anise

  • Taking a warm shower several times per day will warm you up and improve circulation

 

DAILY ACTIVITY & EXERCISE

  • Slow paced movement and exercise, or exercising in cool environment like cold outdoors or swimming in cool water doesn’t address your inner balancing needs

  • Favor high intensity workouts like dancing, Zumba, Ashtanga, fast paced walking, circuit training, competitive sports, and the likes where you would sweat

  • Wear warm clothing when doing sports to further induce sweating

  • Hire a personal trainer to provide you with the push you need to stay active

  • Join group activities and classes to keep you motivated

  • Swim in warm swimming pools only

  • Include more warming breathwork activities like forceful exhalations and bhastrika

 

 

GENERAL LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Move, move and move. Movement is your medicine so try to move as much as possible throughout the day and minimize sitting down.

  • Do not sleep more than 7-8 hours per day - over sleeping increases Kapha and further induces laziness.

  • Establish regularity and routine in everything you do – same time everyday for sleeping, exercise, meals, socials, work…

  • Exercise style: high intensity, group activities are best for you to keep you motivated while bringing most benefit to your body. HIIT, circuit training, competitive sports, Zumba, Ashtanga, and other high intensity forms. Swimming in warm water only, cycling in warm weather only, brisk fast paced walking in warm weather only.

  • Exercise in the early morning before 10am is better than later throughout the day for your body type.

  • Always dress warm - keep your hands, feet, and head warm. Wear extra socks, head cover, scarves and whatever it takes to stay warm.

  • Stay away from AC environment and keep temperatures warm around you at all times. Use fan when needed.

  • Favor dry wine over other types of alcohol. Also favor simple, vegetarian spicy dishes when going out like Indian cuisine.

  • Do a self oil massage 1-2 times per week: apply warm mustard oil all over you body for 10-15 minutes before taking a warm shower in the morning.

  • Your evenings are needed for relaxation to stimulate better sleep quality, so try to minimize social or engaging activities.

  • Dim lights and mobile phone on silent atleast 1 hour before sleep to induce melatonin production for better sleep.

  • Add meditation and breathing exercises (pranayama) as part of your everyday living as they will work wonders on your holistic wellbeing - more forceful exhalations and bhastrikas.

  • Favor dry, desert weather over humid or cold weather.

  • Always favor hot dry sauna over steam or cool swimming pool. Dry powder massages are better than oil massages.

  • Keep a to-do list and update it at all times to relax your subconscious mind.

  • Do an act of self love atleast once a week: do something you like alone or with those that you enjoy company.

 

 

EVENING WIND DOWN RITUAL

  • Do a gentle exercise in the evenings starting at 6PM and not beyond 7PM. Fast walking, aerobics, cycling or any other movement style you prefer.

  • Have a light, warm, cooked dinner (see dietary guidelines).

  • Engage in calming activities like reading, playing board games, listening to music, journaling, light dancing, or arts. Keep everything mild and soothing.

  • Minimize socializing in the evening.

  • Practice calming breathing exercises such as deep abdominal breathing or alternate nostril breathing.

  • Reflect on your day with a brief meditation, considering how you processed emotions and experiences.

  • Take 1 small spoon or 2 tablets of Triphala (a detoxifying herb) with a glass of warm water before bed.

  • Aim to sleep by 10 PM max, which is optimal for balancing your muddy humor.

  • Sleep in a warm environment (22–24°C or warmer) and enjoy a window or fan breeze if you like.

 

 

MORNING BODY ACTIVATION AND BALANCING ROUTINE

  • Wake up by 6 AM latest. Start controlling your sleep by waking up 15 minutes earlier every week or two.

  • Use the bathroom and empty your bowels.

  • Scrape your tongue and brush your teeth.

  • Perform oil pulling with sesame oil.

  • Take one spoon of raw honey before drinking anything followed by 2 cups of water boiled for 3 minutes with ¼ spoon dry ginger powder (strain before you drink)

  • Engage in an active exercise – as intense as possible - for 20–30 minute and try to sweat. Fast walking, aerobics, fast-paced yoga (ashtanga, vinyasa), cycling, swimming or whatever you enjoy. Wear long sleeves to stimulate more sweating.

  • Practice detox and energizing breathing techniques, such as forceful exhalations (kapalabhati) and alternate nostril breathing.

  • Meditate for a few minutes to center yourself and plan your day.

  • Apply warm mustard oil to your body and let it sit for 10–15 minutes before taking a warm shower – once per week.

  • Eat a light, warm, cooked breakfast (see dietary guidelines).

  • Take 1 spoon black seed oil with a glass of warm water after breakfast.

 

 

KEY REMINDERS FOR BALANCING MUDDY HUMOR

  • Stay active – workout twice per day: do not sit on the ouch for hours

  • Take initiative – call your friends or family and start organizing things!

  • Seek Stimulation – you need support, so join a social club, hire a personal trainer, and get out there!

  • Talk to people – let your emotions out and do not bury them inside

  • Limit your thoughts and activities that revolve around food – start watching your thoughts

By adopting these mindful practices, you can maintain balance and prevent excess mud from affecting your physical and mental well-being.

 

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