Does this sound like you? Participating in the October Challenge with Kino and Sahara Rose is a great place to start for finding your way back to a more balanced state. Plus, be sure to put more emphasis on the following Pitta balancing yoga poses that Kino has recommended for the challenge:<\/p>\n
Prasarita Padottanasana A \u2013 This deep forward fold helps to cool the fires of pitta imbalance. Mid-day \u2013 the pitta time of day \u2013 is a good time to take a brake and give this pose a try. But remember, in order to balance pitta, we need to be soft in our efforts, so try not to over-stretch or push yourself too much. Just allow your body to fold forward softly, and let gravity do the work.<\/p>\n
Baddha Konasana \u2013 Those of us who are pitta dominant or who may be struggling with a pitta imbalance tend to be overactive and on-the-go, all the time. We find it difficult to sit down for rest or to do anything we feel is not productive. That\u2019s one of the reasons why yoga is great for balancing pitta aggravation. But we have to approach our practices gently, with an intention to slow down. Seated postures like Baddha Konasana are great for giving us the opportunity to do just that. Give this pose a try with Kino on The Encyclopedia of Yoga<\/a> to learn how to practice this pose properly and in a way that will help you balance your pitta dosha.<\/p>\n Meditation\/Padmasana \u2013 Meditation and breath work are great for bringing balance to an overactive pitta dosha. Simply taking a breath in, can bring cooling energy to the body, while a breath out will release excess heat. When sitting down for meditation as a means of calming your pitta imbalance, choose a simple, easy and comfortable seat that doesn\u2019t cause any unnecessary discomfort in your body. This will give you the best results. If Padmasana is easily accessible for you, then great \u2013 if not, Sukasana is a better option. As for the kind of meditation you want to engage in, pittas can benefit greatly by meditating on images of water or the cooling sensation of the breath in.<\/p>\n Sarvangasana\/Viparita Karani \u2013 All inversions are cooling in nature, which makes them great postures for managing a pitta imbalance. Kino recommends legs up the wall in particular simply because it allows for the greatest amount of ease. This pose gives you the opportunity to soften and relax the entire body while maintaining enough elevation in the hips to still be considered an inversion. If you\u2019re feeling overheated, irritated, angry, or any other sort of pitta aggravation, give this pose a try.<\/p>\n Ready to start incorporating these poses into your daily life and practice? Combined with the recipes and self-care routines recommended by Sahara Rose, these poses will help you find your way back to optimal health and balance in no time.<\/p>\n by Alex Wilson <\/p>\n Alex Wilson is a writer, yoga teacher, Ayurveda Yoga Specialist, and the content manager here at OMstars.com<\/p>\n![\"Alex](\"https:\/\/omstars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_9714-2-e1530630836385-300x300.jpg\")
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