Polarity - Five Elements

An important aspect of the energy approach in Polarity relates to a concept the ancient Vedic philosophy from India calls the five Tattvas. It is a theory based on the five elements ether, air, fire, water and earth. As energy moves from the Source into physical form it follows a step down process from the subtle to the denser forms of the manifested Universe. This is where energy expresses itself through the five elements of our physical reality. This gradual process from the subtle to the denser patterns is found in all life forms.

Five Element Breathing Exercise

Begin by sitting in a quite, comfortable place (Chair or Floor) with the spine straight. Rest hands comfortably on the thighs. Close or open your eyes, whichever feels more comfortable. Feel your body sinking toward the floor. Tune into your breath. Allow whatever negative emotion (hurt, pain, anger, frustration, fatigue, etc.) you are feeling to gently melt off of your aura (that energy field that surrounds your body). Stay with this, using your breath, until it feels complete or there is no longer a sense of something moving off your energy field. Then follow the guidelines below, breathing at least five (5) times at each area.

With palms facing upward:

Ether Element
Space, freedom of expression, openness, stillness-Air, Fire, Water, and Earth are created out of Ether. Ether is a mixing bowl for the four elements

Connect your thumb and ring finger on each hand breathe in and out through your nose and mouth five (5) times. Pretend you have a piece of rice between your front teeth.

Feel your breath at the throat in the hollow jut below the Adam's Apple

Air Element
Airiness, Mobility, Gentleness, Lightness, Quickness

Connect your thumb and index finger on each hand breathe in through and out through the mouth five (5) times.

Feel your breath move in and out at the center of your chest

Fire Element
Heat, Brightness, Upward Movement, Clarity, Warmth, Expansiveness, Radiating Outward

Connect your thumb and middle finger on each hand breathe in through your mouth and out through the nose five (5) times.

Feel your breath move in and out just below the breast bone or upper part of the abdomen

Water Element
Fluidity, Smoothness, Ripeness, Flowing, Watery, Nurturing, Mothering

Connect your thumb and ring finger on each hand breathe in through your nose and out through the mouth five (5) times.
Feel your breath move in and out at the lower abdomen.

Earth Element
Slow, Steady, Secure, Grounded, Structured, Crystalized, Organized

Connect your thumb and little finger on each hand breathe in and out through your nose five (5) times.

Feel your breath move in and out at the base of the spine

Sit for a minute and enjoy the peace and relaxation

 


Finding Your Center

“Health is not merely of the body. It is the expression of the body, mind and soul when they are in rhythm with the One Life. It is not merely a question of physical fitness, but rather a result of the soul finding free expression through the mind and body of the individual.”

“We have within us the necessary tools for healing, if we would just encourage their natural functioning, rather than drain our precious resources.”

"Polarity Therapy, Volumes I & II” by Dr. Randolph Stone