P I T T A

FIRE + WATER ELEMENTS

HOT  |  LIQUID  |  LIGHT

The energy of TRANSFORMATION

THE PITTA DOSHA

Summer is the season of pitta and we will explore the active principles of pitta dosha. It is during summer that pitta dosha, inherently driven by solar force, is most predominant. It is comprised of the fire and water elements. Pitta dosha is the expression of radiant energy, both within our bodies and in the universe. It is this energy that fuels all biochemical activities, including transformation, digestion, metabolism and assimilation. Pitta is responsible for enzymatic and endocrine activity, the regulation
of body temperature, pigmentation, vision, intelligence, vitality, ambition, courage and understanding.
The key qualities of pitta are hot, sharp, light, liquid, spreading, slightly oily and fleshy smelling. When these attributes build up within the body due to wrong diet and lifestyle, pitta accumulates and
begins to manifest various imbalances.

When pittas key qualities are in a balanced state, the pitta person exudes bliss, joy, truth and robust health. Pitta individuals tend to possess a strong-willed, passionate and fiery disposition. They are the natural leaders in society, being ambitious, organized, bright and disciplined. Pittas favor noble professions and often earn plenty of money to spend on luxurious items. They are the ones who enjoy staying up late at night, burning the midnight oil. The pitta body type is naturally athletic and one of medium height, weight and musculature. Their skin is often freckled, sensitive, oily and warm. Their hair may be straight, silky and oily and their eyes are often sensitive to light. Pittas have intense appetites and thirst. Don’t even talk to a pitta person until they have eaten!

(more to come)