Maharishi AyurvedaMaharishi Ayurveda

Self Pulse Diagnosis Lesson 4Self Pulse Diagnosis Lesson 4

Kapha in the PhysiologyKapha in the Physiology

And Daily RoutineAnd Daily Routine

KAPHA

STABLEOILY

HEAVY

COOL SLOW

STICKY

DULL

STRUCTURE COHESION LUBRICATION

QUALITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF KAPHA DOSHA

Attributes of Balanced KaphaAttributes of Balanced Kapha

UnctuousUnctuous BindingBinding FirmnessFirmness HeavinessHeaviness StrengthStrength ForbearanceForbearance RestraintRestraint Absence of greedAbsence of greed

Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthan. 18. 49-51 Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthan. 18. 49-51

Things that Increase KaphaThings that Increase Kapha

FoodFood Sweet, cool, unctuous, slimy Sweet, cool, unctuous, slimy Heavy foods & dessertsHeavy foods & desserts

WeatherWeather Cold, wet, rainy, sweet, soft, heavy, sticky Cold, wet, rainy, sweet, soft, heavy, sticky

BehaviorBehavior Stable, slow activityStable, slow activity Mental & physical inactivityMental & physical inactivity Soft, sweet behaviorSoft, sweet behavior

Feeling Kapha in the PulseFeeling Kapha in the Pulse

The swan movement is more heavy, dense, The swan movement is more heavy, dense, gentle, and stable. Kapha pulse is:gentle, and stable. Kapha pulse is:

HeavyHeavy ColdCold SoftSoft UnctuousUnctuous Sticky, like glueSticky, like glue When balanced, is very pleasant to feelWhen balanced, is very pleasant to feel

PracticePractice

Please feel just the Kapha pulsePlease feel just the Kapha pulse Feel the Kapha pulse for one minuteFeel the Kapha pulse for one minute Describe what you felt to a neighborDescribe what you felt to a neighbor What did you feel?What did you feel? Any qualities of Kapha?Any qualities of Kapha? Did it feel pleasant, soft, or slow?Did it feel pleasant, soft, or slow?

Practice All Three FingersPractice All Three Fingers

Now feel the pulse in all three fingers for one Now feel the pulse in all three fingers for one minute.minute.

Did you feel any difference between the Did you feel any difference between the fingers?fingers?

What finger had the strongest pulse?What finger had the strongest pulse? Did you feel different qualities in different Did you feel different qualities in different

fingers? Light or heavy, fast or slow, strong or fingers? Light or heavy, fast or slow, strong or weak?weak?

Describe what you felt to a neighborDescribe what you felt to a neighbor

Signs of Aggravated KaphaSigns of Aggravated Kapha

Heavy Heavy Dullness, lazinessDullness, laziness White colorWhite color Excess sleep & salivationExcess sleep & salivation Slow digestionSlow digestion ColdnessColdness Looseness of body partsLooseness of body parts Dypsnoea (difficult breathing) Dypsnoea (difficult breathing)

Things to Reduce KaphaThings to Reduce Kapha

TM and TM-Sidhi ProgramTM and TM-Sidhi Program Maharishi Yoga AsanasMaharishi Yoga Asanas Variety in activity, more exerciseVariety in activity, more exercise No day sleepNo day sleep Lighter, dryer foodsLighter, dryer foods Pungent, Bitter, Astringent TastesPungent, Bitter, Astringent Tastes HoneyHoney

Dosha and Times of DayDosha and Times of Day

PITTA

VATAKAPHA

2

6

10

PITTA

VATAKAPHA

2

6

10 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM

•Awake before 6:00 AM•Good for meditation•Morning hygiene

VATA EARLY MORNING

DOSHAS AND TIMES OF THE DAY

PITTA MIDDAY PERIOD

PITTA

VATAKAPHA

2

6

1010:00AM TO 2:00 PM

Digestion is strongLargest meal at lunch

DOSHAS AND TIMES OF THE DAY

PITTA

VATAKAPHA

2

6

10

DOSHAS AND TIMES OF THE DAY

KAPHA EARLY MORNING

•Good for exercise•Avoid sleeping into this period•Light breakfast (optional)

6:00 AM to 10:AM

Daily RoutineDaily Routine1.1. Awake earlyAwake early2.2. Oil massage, clean teeth, batheOil massage, clean teeth, bathe3.3. MaharishiMaharishi’’s TM & TM-Sidhi Programs TM & TM-Sidhi Program4.4. BreakfastBreakfast5.5. Work or Study Work or Study 6.6. Lunch according to appetite and pulseLunch according to appetite and pulse7.7. Work or StudyWork or Study8.8. Exercise to 50% of capacityExercise to 50% of capacity9.9. Rest, ProgramRest, Program10.10. Dinner, then short walkDinner, then short walk11.11. Relaxing, enjoyable activityRelaxing, enjoyable activity12.12. Bed before 10:00. (9:30 is better)Bed before 10:00. (9:30 is better)

PracticePractice

Please take your pulse several times in the Please take your pulse several times in the coming dayscoming days

You may find the pulse becoming more clear, You may find the pulse becoming more clear, and more balancedand more balanced

See if you notice changes in the pulse after See if you notice changes in the pulse after different activitiesdifferent activities

Wishing Perfect HealthWishing Perfect Health