Yoga and the Five elements Sakshi Chaudhari VC Sem 7 Documentation
TheBriefFive elements in Ayurvedic philosophy (springing forth from the same roots as yoga) are Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. They are found in all aspects of life and in all things. They are wonderful to explore both physically and mentally while in the asanas (postures). By following the Five elements guided meditation and visualisation, you will connect with the wisdom of our environment through the qualities of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. Through consciously working with the elements, we learn how to attain and maintain health and also how to consciously working with the elements, we learn how to attain and maintain health and also how to consciously enjoy a long and fulfilling life based on higher awareness.
AboutResearchYoga
Yoga is an old discipline from India. It is both spiritual and physical. Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation. It helps to improve health and happiness. Yoga is the Sanskrit word for union. Patanjali was a pioneer of classical yoga. He defined yoga as “the cessation of the modification of the mind" (stopping changing the mind). Yoga Sanskrit is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six Āstika (orthodox) schools of Hindu philosophical traditions.
About Five Elements
- Pancha Bhoota or Pancha Maha-Bhoota, five great elements, also five physical elements, is a group of five basic elements, which according to Hinduism, is the basis of all cosmic creation.
- Everything in nature is made up of five basic elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. Knowledge of the five elements allows the yogi to understand the laws of nature and to use yoga to attain greater health, power, knowledge, wisdom and happiness. This arises out of deep intuition of how the universe operates. Body itself is divided into 5 parts related to the Five elements:
The Elements in Body Feet to Thighs (EARTH) Thighs to Navel (WATER) Navel to Lower Ribs (FIRE) Lower Ribs to Neck (AIR) Above Neck (SPACE)
- These elements have different characteristics and these also account for different faculties of human experienc. In ayurveda and Indian philosophy, the human body is considered to be made of these five elements.
- These elements are: Prithvi/Bhudevi (Earth), Apas/Varuna/Jal (Water), Agni (Fire), Vayu (Air), Akasha/Dyaus/Aether (Space). These elements have different characteristics and these also account for different faculties of human experience.
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Each element is responsible for different structures in the body. Earth forms solid structures, such as bones, flesh, skin, tissues and hair. Water forms saliva, urine, semen, blood and sweat. Fire forms hunger, thirst and sleep. Air is responsible for all movement, including expansion, contraction and suppression. Space physical attraction and repulsion, as well as fear. If any element is impure or out of balance with another, disease and suffering may occur. Yoga helps us purify these elements and restore balance and health, and to unfold the inner powers and abilities contained in each element. In fact, yoga is one of the most powerful ways to restore health because it gives us the means to bring even those elements that are natural eneies into harmonious relationships with each other. between Yoga & the 5 elements
Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra Sound,SenseTouch, Vision, taste, Smell Hasta Mudras Little Finger, Ring Finger, Middle Finger, Index Finger, Thumb East,VastuVata,Pitta,KaphaAyurvedaNorth,South, West, Center, Diagonal
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Yoga poses connected with Earth element: - Tadasana (Mountain Pose) - Virabhadrasana 1 (Warrior 1 Pose) - Vriksasana (Tree Pose) - Garudasana (Eagle Pose) - Balasana (Child’s Pose) - Savasana (Corpse Pose)
The Earth Element (Prithvi) in the body refers to our connection with the earth, the place where the raw elements for our bodies came from. We may bring more “earth” awareness into our yoga practice when we focus on grounding, building a firm base of support, connecting with the earth beneath Earthus. element refers to the balancing postures in yoga. The Earth element is in the 1st/Root Chakra of the body.
- Marjaryasana/Bitilasana (Cat/Cow Pose) - Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose) - Anjaneyasana (Crescent Moon Pose) - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose)
The Water Element (Apah, Jala) in the body refers to the water that flows through our veins, or the circulatory system in the body. Health is only possible as the water element remainsflowing in the body. Water element refers to the asans in yoga. The Water element is represented in the 2nd/Sacral Chakra, the area where new life is generated. Yoga poses connected with Water element:
The Fire Element (Agni) in the body refers to the internal warmth and heat that is generated in certain postures, especially standing postures and provides the energy. It is source of light and creates and destroys, symbolizing the soul in many beliefs. Fire element refers to the standing postures in yoga. It is element representing the 3rd/Solar Plexus Chakra, the brain for our body. poses connected with Fire element:
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- Utkatasana (Chair Pose) - Navasana (Boat Pose) - Adho Mukha Svanasana (Forearm Plank) - Parivratta Anjaneyasana (Revolved Crescent Lunge)
The Air Element (Vayu) in the body refers to the breath and creating space in the body.The breath is the basis of all yoga, since without breath; yoga (or life, for that matter) does not exist. Air is what carries the vital energy or "prana" throughout the body and the universe. Air element refers to the Pranayama, or breath control, sometimes means prolonging or restraining breath in yoga. Air is the element representing the 4th/Heart Chakra.
Yoga poses connected with Air element: - Sukhasana (Easy Pose) - Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) - Dhanurasana ( Bow Pose) - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose) - Ustrasana (Camel Pose) - Natarajasana (Lord of the Dance Pose)
The Space Element (Akasha) usually in yogic realms we refer to is as "consciousness". Conscious of our true self, our connection or honesty with our thought patterns and motivations. Sometimes it is achieved by bringing a keen awareness on a particular aspect that we need to become mindful of, conscious or enlightened about. Bringing light where there was darkness. Space element is located in neck. Space is the element representing the 5th/Throat Chakra Yoga poses connected with Space element: Simhasana (Lion Pose) - Utthita Tadasana (Star Pose) - Matsyasana (Fish Pose) - Salamba Sarvangasana ( Shoulder Stand Pose) - Viparita Karani (Legs up the Wall Pose)
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Very few people have knowledge about the connection between yoga and the five elements, also they are unaware about the five elements yoga postures. There are many people who want to practice yoga as a beginner but they don’t have proper guidance/knowledge about the yoga and the five elements. Knowledge of the five elements is an essential pre-requisite for more advanced for yoga practice because the elements from the world we live in and the structure of The aim is to provide users the option to practice yoga at their own convenience. To provide easy service to users in their comfort zone.
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