| Ayurvedic Bliss Therapies For Living Yoga in a Modern World |
| One of the primary Doshas is called Pitta. Pitta is comprised of fire and water. They typically have average builds and body frames with good circulation and warm extremities. They have strong digestive capabilities and can eat large amounts without weight gain. They are typically go-getters with strong ambition. Pittas are good leaders and by nature organized, intelligent and comprehend knowledge quite well. Still, if they live life with less self-awareness they can be very domineering, self-centered, egotistical and prone toward alcoholism. Because we possess all of the Doshas it is possible for Pitta to become imbalanced even if it is not our primary constitution. This means that something, either internal or external, has aggravated Pitta and exaggerated it in our character. For example, a person who is generally compliant and suddenly becomes angry and despondent could possibly be demonstrating a Pitta imbalance. Some causes of high Pitta include spicy foods, competition, long exposure to heat and working through the night. Prime psychological factors are anger, irritability, short temper, argument and conflict. Symptoms of high Pitta bring a desire for cooling foods or drinks. Physical symptoms can be burning hunger, allergic rashes, acne, ulcers, and most inflammatory conditions. To reduce imbalances, an anti-pitta diet should be followed which includes raw leafy vegetables, mung beans and basmati rice. Pitta reducing herbs include coriander, turmeric, cilantro, and cloves. Moon bathing as well as self massage with coconut oil can also help to cool the body and calm the mind. |
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