Why Ayurveda Says Kapha Types Who Skip This One Step Before Bed Are Waking Up Sluggish Every Single Morning

Kapha Builds Overnight — and Your Evening Routine Either Fights It or Feeds It

In Ayurveda, Kapha dosha — the energy of earth and water — naturally accumulates during the night, which is why Kapha-dominant people so often wake feeling heavy, congested, or mentally cloudy. The single most overlooked fix is dry brushing (called garshana) for five minutes before your evening shower. This brisk, stimulating self-massage with a raw silk glove or dry brush awakens the lymphatic system, clears stagnant energy, and signals the body not to settle into excessive heaviness while you sleep.

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