Preparing for Kapha Season
Waking Up Your Energy This Spring
As winter slowly turns into spring, many of us start to feel a little heavier, slower, or more congested—physically and emotionally. You might notice low motivation, stubborn fatigue, allergies, or that foggy feeling that’s hard to shake. In Ayurveda, this time of year is known as Kapha season, and what you’re feeling is actually very normal.
Kapha is made up of earth and water. It’s the energy that gives us stability, strength, and emotional steadiness. When Kapha is in balance, we feel calm, loving, patient, and supported. But during late winter and early spring, Kapha naturally increases in the body. That’s when we can start to feel weighed down—more mucus, sluggish digestion, heaviness in the chest, or a desire to sleep more and do less.
The key to balancing Kapha isn’t forcing yourself—it’s gently inviting more movement, warmth, and stimulation into your day. A few simple ways to support yourself during Kapha season:
Breathe to energize: stimulating breath practices like Kapalabhati or a warming Ujjayi with longer exhales
Move with intention: stronger standing poses, backbends, and slightly quicker flows to build heat and circulation
Choose lightness: warm, freshly cooked foods with spices like ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon
Create momentum: walking meditation, dry brushing (garshan), or getting outside early in the day
Rather than seeing Kapha season as something to “get through,” think of it as an invitation to reset. With the right support, this season can help you feel buoyant and energized. In my yoga classes and Ayurvedic consultations, we work with these seasonal rhythms so your practice supports your body instead of fighting it.
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