Balancing Pitta dosha
Pitta Season Dates
Ah, the Pitta season—the fiery phase of nature’s clockwork in the endless dance of hemispheres. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, it spans from June, when we’re just bidding adieu to spring’s tepid retreat, through the blazing revelations of the summer solstice in July and August, and it playfully wraps up with the autumnal equinox in September. Down south (hello, Southern Hemisphere), it’s a different tale. Here, Pitta barges in around December with early summer, sashays through January and February, and gracefully exits by the time March ushers in the autumnal equinox.
General Approach to Pitta-Balancing
To mitigate Pitta’s fiery disposition, one must engage in Langhana strategies—think soothing, cooling, and grounding. We’re talking about asana sequences that maintain alertness without transforming you into a human furnace. And remember, Pitta’s rival in the sensory world is the eyes; hence, soften that gaze like you’re glancing softly at a distant star. Forget the incessant ticking of goals and progress—let your practice be effortless, like a leaf floating gently on a stream. Heat might be a friend, but don’t invite it over for dinner, just a light brunch. Opt for visually pleasing surroundings to pacify Pitta, embracing the doctrine of “less is more”—yes, quality is the new quantity.
Pitta-Balancing Practices
Your yoga toolkit for Pitta balancing should include asanas that calm the central abdomen and small intestine while cooling—and, if necessary, warming—the blood and liver. Forward bends are your secret weapons, driving that restless energy inward. Twists, both seated and reclined, are your allies in grounding and cooling—they eject excess fire and detoxify. A sprinkle of mild backbends, coupled with restorative postures, is the formula for serenity.
Inversion enthusiasts, heed this: while most inversions ignite a furnace, Shoulderstand is your refreshing salvo, provided you don’t tense the neck and shoulders, lest you wish to disrupt this cosmic balance. Short duration is key. Deep, slow breathing with an extended exhale heightens this tranquility, whereas Chandra Bhedana and Sitali breathing are your allies in taming the Pitta beast.
Linger on the mantra “vam”—the water’s incantation—to dilute Pitta’s fiery bravado. Keep the chatter minimal, eyes closed, and let meditation and vivid visualizations enrich your journey. Experiment with poses resembling a jalandhara bandha-type chin lock—think Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand), Halasana (Plow Pose), Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose), and Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall)—they’re especially adept at cooling your internal climes.
For more insights and resources to tame your inner Pitta and sidestep its whimsical outbursts, explore this link. Trust me; it’s quite the read for those looking to dance harmoniously with Pitta’s spirited rhythm.