THE CHARISMATIC HIGH PERFORMER

Your individual Ayurveda constitution (Dosha) is stable and defines you as a unique human with unique abilities, a unique personality and a unique physique. It influences all aspects of your being, including physiology, physique, preferences, tendencies, likes and dislikes, mental and emotional traits, as well as susceptibility to imbalances and specific diseases.
Pitta (Sanskrit: पित्त) means gall and is connected to the main seat of Pitta, the small intestine. If you are a Pitta type, your predominant constitution is dominated by the principle of fire. The Pitta-influenced personality is very charismatic and has a remarkable radiance. You are athletic, muscular, and have good body tension.
The Personality of Pitta Dosha Type
Mentally, Pitta manifests as a sharp intellect and an unwavering focus. Pitta individuals are often ambitious, and possess a natural leadership quality. The transformative power of fire allows this Dosha Type to bring everything into reality. They are doers and with realistic and structured thinking they can make plans that work out. A charisma of decisiveness surrounds them and people flock to Pitta people to follow them towards success. Their clear language and courageous character brings them respect and reputation. Known to achieve their goals they are often found in leading positions. Hierarchical structures as politics are beneficial to them as they are good followers and even better commanders. Their lifes are decorated with rising in ranks, bright careers and an accelerating social status. Guiding and motivating others as well as handling complex projects at a time can be stressful and accompanied with a ridiculous workload. But this stress is exactly what the Pitta types need to perform at their best. They are capable of immens achievements and strive for self-perfection. Sporting activities in which Pitta types can compete with others delight their heart. Competitive situations are just the right ways to surpass themselves again and again. Thus, they don´t like laziness or when circumstances require a lot of flexibility. In difficult situations they keep their calm and can take the lead naturally.
Pitta Dosha- Physical Traits

Those with a dominant Pitta constitution have an athletic body which grows muscles easily. The stature is medium in size and weight and their weight remains stable throughout life. Their fiery nature is felt by the touch of their warm skin but makes them sensitive towards heat. In the sun they sweat easily and the rather light skin tends to burn and turn red. Their hair is light and often curly in Caucasians. Their digestive fire is strong which contributes to their robust nature. Skipping meals is not easy for them as the fire requires food to keep burning. Accordingly, they are good eaters and can indulge in opulent meals without gaining weight. In general, people with Pitta constitution are very capable of regeneration. Even if they sometimes overdo themselves, they quickly find their way back into balance.
Pitta Dosha - Imbalances
If the personality dominated by Pitta goes overboard, in Ayurvedic terms, their Fire overheats. Causes for this can be an excessive amount of responsibility, intense competition, immense pressure to succeed, or the excessive consumption of acidic foods (e.g. dairy products, meat, or alcohol).
Physical Imbalances of Pitta Dosha

However, when the fiery nature of Pitta becomes imbalanced, excessive heat begins to accumulate, resulting in a cascade of physical and mental disturbances. Imbalanced Pitta can lead to inflammatory processes in the body. Foremost the digestive tract shows excessive fire first. Acidity, ulcers, Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis can occur. Liver and gall bladder are the most sensitive organs in people with Pitta nature. The liver, responsible for metabolism, produces a lot of heat. Additional heat can result in infectious diseases. Skin conditions such as rashes, acne, and eczema may arise. A Pitta person may develop worsening symptoms as long as the excessive Pitta state lasts. An excessive Pitta lifestyle can also lead to burning out more quickly. Pitta imbalances are intensified with coffee, alcohol and cigarettes, the body overheats much faster.
Pitta Dosha - Mental and Emotional Imbalances

A Pitta dominated type strives for excellence and expects the same from other people. When Pitta accelerates this can lead to impatience, intolerance and authoritarian behavior. Imbalanced Pitta can give rise to irritability, anger, and a critical up to offensive nature. Disrespectfulness, restlessness, perfectionism, and a tendency to overwork oneself are common symptoms of Pitta imbalance. These individuals may experience difficulty in letting go and relaxing, constantly striving for achievement and success at the cost of their own well-being. The Pitta type pushes himself and others forward without mercy which may lead to bigger irritations in their social environment. Then, relaxing becomes very difficult and their free time is also planned with activities. Increased Pitta can also lead to an overpowering libido and merge into many changing sexual partners. Consumption of people and experiences have a negative effect on the personality structure and show their
self-destructing aspects later. Too much sexual activity overheats the fiery Pitta organism and weakens the immune system in the long term.
Harmonize Pitta Imbalances

The following fundamentals to harmonize your Imbalances are suitable if your imbalances are in a very early phase or for prevention. For stronger irritations and imbalances a personalized health plan with a personal consultation would be needed.
The three cornerstones of harmonization are: calm - relaxation - coolness. Take time in the morning to take care of yourself. Meditations, relaxation exercises, tailored Pranayama techniques (breathwork) will help you to gather fresh vitality for the day and balance your energy. Take breaks during the day to cool off and keep your peace. Hunger makes Pitta people nervous, weak and irritable, so watch out for regular food intake. Although Pitta Types like to stay up half nights, your optimal biorhythmic bedtime is around 10:30 p.m. Before falling asleep, relaxing with Pranayama Techniques (breathwork) and Yoga Nidra exercises are beneficial to rejuvenate over night. Reduce outer emotional stress. When you feel the heat is rising don´t engage in enraging discussions and topics. Activate your mind differently with sacred thoughts and auspicious practices that calm the ego. However, the Pitta type relaxes well with a strong massage and cooling oils. Scents like rose and sandalwood have the ability to calm and soothe his insatiable mind.
Nutrition for Pitta Type

With your digestion fire, you need to eat and drink enough on a regular basis. Your fire is the most active between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Lunch should therefore be your main meal. The following diets are good for you: Bitter and sweet food has a cooling and dry effect to balance your natural fire. Cold food will help you to cool down. When you eat hot, e.g. grilled food, make sure that there is also a cooling element. For example, fruit, vegetables, raw salads, legumes and whole grain dishes are ideal for you. Too much spicy, sour, salty foods are not ideal for you. Fatty or fried foods put a strain on your liver. Avoid sugar, alcohol, white flour and excessive meat consumption. While eating, avoid anger, thoughts of work, or personal problems. Speak as little as possible and do not have lively discussions. During the day you can have teas from cooling herbs such as mint, rose and lavender.
Cooling foods like juicy fruits, leafy greens, yoghurt and herbal infusions can assist in bringing harmony back to overflowing Pitta. For balancing out your Pitta with Ayurvedic and Yogic techniques, feel free to book a Personal consultation.
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