1. Maharishi Ayurveda Self Pulse Diagnosis Lesson 4
Kapha in the Physiology
And Daily Routine

2. QUALITIES AND FUNCTIONS OF KAPHA DOSHA
STABLE
OILY
HEAVY
COOL
SLOW
STICKY
DULL
KAPHA
STRUCTURE
COHESION
LUBRICATION

4. Attributes of Balanced Kapha
Unctuous
Binding
Firmness
Heaviness
Strength
Forbearance
Restraint
Absence of greed
Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthan

6. Things that Increase Kapha
Food
Sweet, cool, unctuous, slimy
Heavy foods & desserts
Weather
Cold, wet, rainy, sweet, soft, heavy, sticky
Behavior
Stable, slow activity
Mental & physical inactivity
Soft, sweet behavior

7. Feeling Kapha in the Pulse
The swan movement is more heavy, dense, gentle, and stable. Kapha pulse is:
Heavy
Cold
Soft
Unctuous
Sticky, like glue
When balanced, is very pleasant to feel

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

9. Practice All Three Fingers
Now feel the pulse in all three fingers for one minute.
Did you feel any difference between the fingers?
What finger had the strongest pulse?
Did you feel different qualities in different fingers? Light or heavy, fast or slow, strong or weak?
Describe what you felt to a neighbor

10. Signs of Aggravated Kapha
Heavy
Dullness, laziness
White color
Excess sleep & salivation
Slow digestion
Coldness
Looseness of body parts
Dypsnoea (difficult breathing)

11. Things to Reduce Kapha TM and TM-Sidhi Program Maharishi Yoga Asanas
Variety in activity, more exercise
No day sleep
Lighter, dryer foods
Pungent, Bitter, Astringent Tastes
Honey

12. Dosha and Times of Day
PITTA
VATA
KAPHA 2 6 10

13. DOSHAS AND TIMES OF THE DAY
VATA EARLY MORNING
PITTA
VATA
KAPHA 2 6 10
2:00 AM to 6:00 AM
Awake before 6:00 AM
Good for meditation
Morning hygiene

14. DOSHAS AND TIMES OF THE DAY
PITTA MIDDAY PERIOD
PITTA
VATA
KAPHA 2 6 10
10:00AM TO 2:00 PM
Digestion is strong
Largest meal at lunch

15. DOSHAS AND TIMES OF THE DAY
KAPHA EARLY MORNING
PITTA
VATA
KAPHA 2 6 10
Good for exercise
Avoid sleeping into this period
Light breakfast (optional)
6:00 AM to 10:AM

16. Daily Routine Awake early Oil massage, clean teeth, bathe
Maharishi’s TM & TM-Sidhi Program
Breakfast
Work or Study
Lunch according to appetite and pulse
Exercise to 50% of capacity
Rest, Program
Dinner, then short walk
Relaxing, enjoyable activity
Bed before 10:00. (9:30 is better)

17. Practice Please take your pulse several times in the coming days
You may find the pulse becoming more clear, and more balanced
See if you notice changes in the pulse after different activities

18. Wishing Perfect Health