Balanced into Kapha season with this morning routine

Written By lindsey snauwaert

Kapha season is in full swing. The time where we roll from winter into spring. Kapha in the body rules over structure and stability. To create balance now it the time to move, focus on invigorating and heating practices and activities. Kapha season wants us to get rid of heaviness. So to set the tone for the day, a proper morning routine can help you with that.

A successful and supportive daily routine is all about consistency and finding what is feasible for you. After all, this is your routine! Try integrating one new practice every week, building your daily routine over time. Use this morning routine e-book to get inspired and help you stick to your goals, but remember to stay flexible and listen to the needs of your body.

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my self-care (Kapha season) morning routine

💗 Wake between 6 and 7 AM

💗 Eliminate first thing after waking up

💗 Tongue scraping followed by brushing my teeth

💗 Rinse my nasal passage with neti pot

💗 Drink a big glass of room temp water

morning movement

1. Move any way that feels good, get on your Yoga mat and move trough a few sun salutations, take a walk outside, shake off any sluggishness, go to the gym and activate your metabolic system early in the day

2. Sit down to breath, Pranayama such as full Yogic breath, Bhastrika or Kapalabhati can really help you get your day kickstarted 

3. Meditate and set your intention for the day. Take this time to connect with the subtle energies of the cosmos that are more accessible in the early morning hours.

4. Journal and let go of heavyweight by expression your words on paper

5. Dry brush and Abhyanga, I personally dry brush every day and do Abhyanga once or twice a week if I have more time to be realistic (a morning routine can only become a routine if you do things from the heart without pressure)

6. Shower to rinse off and get ready (you can also add cold shower if it's something you love)


drinks, foods and vitamins

💗 Fresh ginger, lemon and Turmeric tea

💗 Fresh orange juice (this really helps for me personally to decrease inflammation in my skin)

💗 Light but nutritious and healthy breakfast (my breakfast looks different every day, one day it's warm fruit and nuts, one day it's eggs with spinach and mushrooms, oat banana pancakes, fresh oatmeal, .. ) mostly it's warm to help balance agni (the digestive fire) and encourage proper digestion

💗 Vitamins my body needs (this is different for everyone)

Biggest takeaway to stay balanced during Kapha season

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• Prioritize movement and exercise

• Move between 6 AM to 10 AM and 6PM to 10PM

• Eat meals at consistent times

• Make room for spontaneity


Following a kapha-pacifying daily routine can truly be a turning point in your path toward balance. This is about making a meaningful commitment to your own well-being. Remember to keep it simple—especially at first. At first, you may actually find that you need to simplify even further in order to be successful. You can always expand your routine any time it feels right. So embrace simplicity, celebrate your commitment to self-care, find supportive ways to hold yourself accountable, and enjoy easing yourself into a sense of routine.


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