5 Elements Restorative Yoga and Sound Bath

Thousands of years ago, the original Ayurvedic scholars, called "rishis," observed that everything in nature, including ourselves, is made of five ayurvedic elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether.  While these elements are not to be taken literally (rather, they are metaphors for all the molecules and energies that make up our universe), we can find health and harmony in our lives by observing and working to balance these elements through Ayurvedic diet, lifestyle, and daily habits/practices.  

The earth element is what gives everything shape and form--anything you can touch or feel contains the earth element.  In the body, earth gives us our form and shape. It gives rise to all of our bodily tissues.  In the mind, earth brings stability.

The water element In the mind is involved in flow, which allows you to flow from one task to another in your day and allows you to experience a healthy flow of thoughts.  When we have excessive water element in the body, you might experience swelling, or edema, and excess fluid production. 

The fire element gives you the ability to transform food into healthy bodily tissue.  In the mind, fire element gives you the ability to transform sensory input into clear concepts and to discern and experience clarity.

The air element is involved in all movement in the universe. It is a unique element in that it is the only element that has innate movement, and can move around the other elements. 

The Ether Element is the container in which all of the other elements reside.  It is the context within which the other f0ur ayurvedic elements assemble or manifest. You can think of the ether element as the "vacuum" of space.  Ether element tends to have a diminishing effect on the other elements.

Through sound yoga therapy and sound meditation, individuals can experience profound shifts in their physical, mental, and emotional states. As they harmonize their inner vibrations with the external world, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Join me for my first time exploring the 5 elements and introducing Ayurvedic principles into my healing practice.

Host or Publisher Elizabeth Sanchez