The element of Air has a special connection to Prana- Life Force which makes its ethereal nature a bit more dynamic. Prana, commonly mistaken for breath, is the force that animates bodily functions, thoughts, thought processes, and sensory input/output. It is also the directional and enlivening force connecting the dual energies of Shiva (consciousness) and Shakti (energy) through the subtle body to the physical body and vice versa. Prana animates all the elements, but is most likened to the vibrational nature of Air.

The element of water, Apas, has a special connection to Shakti within Tantric cosmology and the deeper practices of Ayurveda. In this blog I’ll cover the subtle connection of water through the self and environment- the bridge between subtle and physical. This bridge will highlight the operating wisdom behind water so you can keep yourself in harmony throughout the seasons and in accordance with nature. It will also provide deeper understanding to the element’s subtle energy in ritual and for co-creative manifestation.

Ayurveda, the science of life, teaches us how to maintain health and longevity by aligning our elemental composition (dosha) with the elemental intelligence of nature. This healing art will teach you how your body connects to nature, how to heal yourself and how to understand signs of imbalance.

Abhyanga, Ayurvedic self-oilation is a self-care practice that goes deeper than its physical benefits. Though there are many physical benefits, what I want to share is the energetic applications of Abhyanga.