30 Minute Talk on Balancing the Pitta Dosha, the Element of Fire The primary element of the pitta dosha is fire. It controls all of the forces of transformation in our internal body, Maintaining a healthy relationship with our inner fire is key to promoting our health and well-being. How do we keep the flame of our inner digestive fire burning without it spreading throughout our entire body like a forest fire? This is the subject of our discussion.