Earth grounds us, makes us feel centered; earth gives us our basic sense of identity. The earth element is actually a synergistic combining of the four other elements: the earth receives its vital energies from the refreshing water, the fiery sun, expansive air, and radiant sky. As such, this is the most balancing of the elements. People who have the earth element featuring predominantly in their element profile tend to be nurturing and accepting. They live most solidly in their bodies. They experience their feelings as pleasurable and their feelings define for them who they are. Earth-element people take great joy in eating; they’re interested in health issues and enjoy taking care of their bodies. They are the survivors under any circumstances. They favor locations that are flat and either spacious or densely wooded, and they enjoy activities such as gardening and backpacking. From the earth element we can learn forgiveness; we observe Mother Earth’s profound ability to forgive us for our abuse of her. The earth-element relates to the solid parts of the body – legs, feet, bones, skin flesh. It is through all of these that we maintain our contact with Mother Earth, as we feel her, and this contact keeps us solid and strong. When the earth-element is imbalanced, negative aspects are self- centeredness or instability. Health problems are likely to be trouble with the back, legs or feet: arthritis, sciatica, varicose veins or bunions. Earth-element therapies and products are the substances that the earth grows as well as what creates the very foundation of earth: plant botanicals, chlorophyll from the plants and clay. Because the earth element is a synergistic combining of the other four elements, it is the most balancing of the elements. Earth-element treatments leave you feeling centered and emotionally sated. Earth-element therapies and products have the effect of rebuilding tissues and cells, enriching red blood cells, replenishing trace minerals. Earth-element products leave you feeling centered & emotionally sated. Water-element therapies and products combine the nourishing substances of the sea:ocean water, sea salt and sea plants. Because water can take any shape, it encourages us to become, to change and to reflect on ourselves. Water-element treatments leave you feeling accepting, fluid and flowing. Water is the most restorative of the elements. People who have the water element featuring predominantly in their element profile tend to be emotional as well as sexual. They live most solidly in their feelings. They are easy to get along with, relaxed, empathic and willing to go with the flow. They are in touch with their feelings yet also able to let go of their feelings. They derive pleasure from talking and sharing emotionally with others. They are comfortable doing nothing at all. They favor locations near water and enjoy activities in and around water – swimming, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving. From water we can learn compassion and we learn to purify all that comes in contact with us. Water is flowing and progressive; from it we can learn adaptability and accommodation. In the human body, the water element is a carrier: it transports everything from debris (our waste products) to pleasure (nutrients and tastes from our food). All gland secretions and semen start from water. When the water element becomes imbalanced, negative aspects are frustration, gullibility, lacking in opinions, anxiety or fearfulness. Health problems are likely to be in the kidneys, bladder or the sexual organs: urinary tract, bladder or kidney infections, infertility or other disorders of the sexual organs. For the ingredients we use in our water-element therapies and products, we take the substances from the sea itself: ocean water, sea salt, living sea plants of algae, plankton, kelp and seaweed. Our connection to the sea is reflected in the fact that ocean water is practically identical in chemical composition to human blood plasma. Every nutrient needed by man is present in ocean water. Water-element therapies and products, using sea plants, deliver the sea's full nutritional bounty in the exact proportions as they are required by the human body. Water element therapies and products leave you feeling accepting, fluid and flowing. Fire gives light as well as heat and is associated with enlightenment. Fire is the element of power. Fire confronts us with our fears. In its ability to burn away impurities, fire is the most highly charged of the elements. People who have the fire element featuring predominantly in their element profile tend to be thoughtful with tremendous will power. They live most solidly in their will. They are decisive, self- motivated with a strong self-image. As well, they like to be in control of what’s happening. They experience their feelings as balanced, and they apply logic and reason to their feelings. They derive pleasure from setting a goal and achieving it. They favor hot climates and would choose a vacation in the Caribbean or the tropics. Fire element people have great conviction in their views. From fire we can learn to remove ignorance and fear. We can gain spiritual solace from our connection to the fire element. The fire element in the human body relates to digestion, including the absorption of nutrients and elimination of waste. Fire controls the body’s metabolism. When the fire element becomes imbalanced, negative aspects are manifested in that fire- element people are quick to anger and the obliteration of the emotional reality of another person. They suffer from guilt, self-doubt and a sense of powerlessness. Health problems are likely to arise from the digestive organs: the stomach, gall-bladder, pancreas, liver. Health conditions are likely to be: ulcers, gall-stones, diabetes, hypoglycemia or hepatitis. For our fire-element therapies and products, we use heat as well as substances that create and absorb heat: apple cider vinegar, ginger and castor oil. Fire-element therapies and products stimulate circulation. Fire-element therapies and products use heat and substances that create and absorb heat: apple cider vinegar, ginger and castor oil. Because fire is hot, it can burn away impurities and is the most highly charged of the elements. Fire-element products leave you feeling revitalized, invigorated & empowered. Air is the element of love and life and symbolizes the interconnectedness of all people. Air and breathing are connected. Breathing is emphasized in all spiritual practices because it is through breath that we gain self-mastery. Air is the most detoxifying of the elements. From air we can learn to be unattached, to be constantly on the move, and to be subtle and not perceptible. We can learn of man’s ability to live in the depth of spirit rather than on the surface of existence. People who have air featuring predominantly in their element profile tend to be highly intuitive. They live most solidly in their minds. They are compassionate and likely to have long-term friendships. There is a sense of emotional freedom in air-element people. As well, they are likely to feel fulfilled. They experience their feelings as balanced, and happily make decisions based on their feelings. They derive pleasure from meeting people. They favor locations in the mountains or places that have expansive views; they will prefer the top floor of an apartment building or a mountain-top cabin. They especially enjoy activities involving aerobic exercise. The air element corresponds in the human body to prana – the life force. Air, through breath, is considered to be itself the life force. Prana produces cells and all our precious seeds. The air element relates to the respiratory system. The air element circulates blood and all the fluids in the body. When the air element becomes imbalanced, negative aspects are passivity, self-indulgence, insensitivity or depression. Health problems are likely to be in the heart or lungs: asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, hypertension or stroke. For the ingredients in our air-element therapies and products, we use substances that have high oxygenating capacity: essential oils, vitamin E oil, pine needles. By oxygenating the body, air-element therapies and products improve the quality of blood, the carrier of oxygen throughout the body. In doing so, tthey aid in regulating the circulatory system. Air-element therapies and products use substances that have high oxygenating capacity: these are the essential oils derived from plants, flowers and trees. Because air represents freedom and intangibility, air-element treatments leave you feeling lighter, freer and cleansed. Air-element products leave you feeling lighter, freer, & cleansed. The sky element (also called ether) is the element of transcendence. It represents sound and communication. The sky, changing every moment, yet ultimately unchanging and eternal, signifies the soul. Sky suggests unlimited possibilities and hope. Because sky surrounds the other four elements, it is the most subtle. When sky combines with any of the other elements, it lends a spiritual aspect to the other elements. People who have sky featuring predominantly in their element profile tend to be highly creative. They live most solidly in their spirituality. They experience their feelings as pure and clear. They are good listeners and have excellent communication skills. They are focused and can concentrate with intensity. They derive pleasure from expressing themselves, particularly artistically: dance, drawing or painting, theater. They value truth above all. They favor locations that have religious or spiritual significance and might choose a yoga or meditation retreat as a vacation. The sky element person is able to rise above what’s happening, seeing events from a lofty perspective. They are often inspiring to others. They have no trouble remembering their dreams, and embrace their dream-life with joy. From the sky element we can learn that we are pure. The sky is deceptive; the clouds in the sky appear to color the sky but in reality, the sky is always blue. The sky element corresponds to the dirt of life that appears to sully the soul, but in truth, the soul can’t be dirtied by anything. No matter how ugly our behavior, no matter how immersed we are in sin or bad living – somewhere within us, on our soul level, we remain unsullied. In the human body, the sky element relates to the nervous system. It is the nervous system which is impacted first when immunity is low. When the sky-element is imbalanced, negative aspects are obsessiveness or grandiosity. Health problems are likely to be problems with the spine or the organs of communication: frequent sore throats, neck pains, ear infections or larynx difficulties. For our sky-element therapies and products, we use substances that are pure, clear and glistening: quartz crystals and glycerin. As well, we take products from the bees who are perpetually in flight, skyward-bound, their pollen, propolis, royal jelly, paraffin and honey. And we take from the coconut tree that reaches upward, towering above all other trees, its oil. Sky-element therapies and products nourish us with natural hormones, vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids and collagen. Sky-element therapies and products help us to build immunity against viral and bacterial pathogens. Sky-element therapies and products use the substances made from bees who are perpetually skyward-bound: pollen, propolis, royal jelly and honey. As well, we use substances that are pure and clear: quartz crystals and glycerin. Because the sky element surrounds the other four, it is the element of transcendence and consciousness. Sky-element treatments leave you feeling inspired, hopeful and connected to the universe. invigorated. Sky-element products leave us feeling inspired, connected to the universe and hopeful. |
| 5 Elements Healing |
the element of nourishment
the element of restoration and revitalization
transcendental, yet unchanging and eternal |
the invigorating element of light and heat
the element of cleansing and detoxification |
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