THE PITTA MIND AND BODY
THE PITTA MIND AND BODY
Clarity and heat characterize the pitta mind and body. This leads to an ambitious mind with a sharp intellect, and an athletic build and intense body functions, such as an active metabolism.
THE QUALITIES OF PITTA
These are the characteristics of pitta as described in the classical Ayurvedic scriptures. They help us understand the effect pitta has on us.
hot, sour, light, liquid, sharp, slightly oily, quickly penetrating, slightly foul smelling
The pitta mind
The influence of fire and water gives the pitta mind properties of penetration and transformation (such as a sharp intelligence and a proneness to anger). Below are more qualities associated with the pitta mind.
Sharp intelligence and comprehension
Often takes responsibility.
Quick learning, clear thinking, and good memory.
Driven and competitive.
Structured, organized, and goal-oriented.
The pitta mind is sharp and clear-thinking.
Hot headed.
Eloquent.
Prone to judge others and themselves.
The pitta body
The influence of pitta leads to a medium-sized build with flexible joints. The pitta body’s functions are intense and sharp in nature. As functions fluctuate more readily than structures, they can be used as indicators to work out if pitta has been increased or upset by your current lifestyle.
Symmetrical features.
Fine, slightly oily hair.
Average weight, finds both losing and gaining weight easy.
Moist, oily, and elastic skin, with occasional freckles and moles.
Elastic, shiny nails.
Well-defined muscles.
Flexible, elastic joints and ligaments.
Average-sized limbs.
This is the female pitta form. Body structures are given on the left, and body functions on the right.
The head becomes hot easily.
Clear, determined, and confident speech.
Sweats easily and profusely with a strong odor.
A very active metabolism with intense hunger and thirst.
Intolerant to heat; enjoys the cold.
Directed, precise movements.
Prone to inflammation.
