Kapha Body Type (Kapha Constitution) – Kapha Prakriti

The predominance of Kapha Dosha in body constitution is called Kapha Body Type. It is also known as Kapha Constitution and Kapha Prakriti.

Kapha Body Type Characteristics

The qualities of Kapha Dosha determine your physical and mental characteristics.

Learn More About: Kapha Dosha

Physical Characteristics of Kapha Body Type

1. Large and Well Built Body
2. Physically strong
3. Pleasant appearance
4. Deep and pleasant voice
5. White and fair complexion
6. Walk slowly with steady gait
7. Forehead appears large
8. Chest appear large
9. Big eyes
10. Eyes appear unctuous with white sclera
11. Eyelashes appear long, oily and shiny
12. Tongue appears slimy and white coated
13. Teeth alignment appears regular and normal
14. Face appears pleasing and delicate
15. Taste of mouth can be sweet
16. Veins are well covered and not prominent
17. Abdomen is bulging and bulky
18. High-average body weight or overweight or obese
19. Skin is soft and lustrous
20. Hairs are strong, dark and long
21. Nails are soft, white and smooth
22. Appetite is less
23. Eating in normal quantity, likely to eat only main meals
24. Less thirst, drink less water
25. Feel more sleepy
26. Pulse is slow and heavy
27. Normal and regular bowel movement
28. Menstrual flow is moderate
29. Menstrual blood is normal and without any smell

Mental Characteristics

1. Very good conscience
2. Stable mind
3. Good control over mind
4. Strong mind
5. Contented
6. Good mental tolerance
7. Good resistant to mental strain
8. Good, but not brilliant
9. Good memory
10. Good attentiveness
11. Good concentration
12. Steady thoughts
13. Average grasping power – takes time to grasp anything
14. Good for Long-terms goals
15. Somewhat courageous
16. Somewhat adventurous
17. Somewhat brave
18. A little influence by praise

Behavior

1. Calm and mostly non-aggressive
2. Constructive
3. Follows non-violence
4. Forgiving nature

Social Characteristics

1. Many Friends
2. Speaking publicly or on stage is possible, but with hesitation
3. Mostly liked by other people – many people like them
4. Trustworthy
5. Very long-lasting relationships
6. Religiousness
7. Good conduct
8. Kind
9. Helping nature
10. Calm – not quarrelsome
11. Truthfulness
12. Grateful
13. Less talkative

Best Environment

• Warm climate

Emotional Characteristics

1. A little excitement
2. Not hyperactive
3. Not become angry easily, but can be angry for a longer duration, but never lose temper
4. Not getting frightened easily
5. Stable mood
6. Mostly happy
7. Fair control over urge of having physical relations

Common Problems with Kapha Body Type

The following problems or diseases only occur when Kapha Dosha becomes aggravated or increased in the body. Otherwise, you will be healthy and will not likely to have any problem, but increase or aggravation of Kapha can make you prone to these health conditions:

1. Lethargy
2. Overweight
3. Obesity
4. Difficulty in losing weight, but easily gain weight
5. Depression
6. Poor digestion
7. Poor appetite
8. Respiratory problems including upper respiratory tract infections, productive cough, excess mucus
9. Excess oil in skin
10. Excess oil in hair
11. Acne
12. Laziness

Note: You will not have all characteristics of Kapha Body Type as described in this article. Pure Kapha Constitution is very rare. You will also have a proportion of other Dosha, which can neutralize the effects of each other. The predominance in Kapha Dosha represents that you will have a maximum of Kapha Body Type Characteristics.

Further Readings

• Ayurvedic Body Type
• Vata Body Type (Vata Constitution) – Vata Prakriti
• Pitta Body Type (Pitta Constitution) – Pitta Prakriti
• Sama Body Type (Sama Constitution) – Sama Prakriti
• Vata Body Type vs. Pitta Body Type vs. Kapha Body Type

Quiz

1. Dosha Quiz
2. Skin Type Quiz