Pitta Balancing Practices
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Themes
Overview
In this lesson, we provide teaching and practice techniques intended to decrease pitta.
Objective
Be prepared to offer a general approach and to teach specific yoga techniques with the intention of decreasing pitta.
What You'll Get
Note the typical calendar dates of pitta season in the northern hemisphere, and in the southern hemisphere. When the intention is to decrease pitta, describe a general approach to asana including the gaze and how you might approach strength and flexibility. Describe other approaches to asana plus a pranayama practice that can help to decrease pitta. Note how the environment and general energetic practices may help. Describe a focus for practicing particular pose categories and asana.
Pitta Season Dates
Northern Hemisphere
- June or early summer, summer solstice
- July or summer
- August or summer
- September or autumnal equinox
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