Yoga to Balance Nature's Elements
About this course
According to the ancient Indian system of wholistic healing called Ayurveda, everything in the universe is made up of a combination of 5 elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space. Inside our bodies, when these elements are out of balance, we feel disharmony — physically and mentally. In this course, yoga teacher Shani Dayal teaches how to use yoga, meditation, and breathwork to harmonize the elements, so you can feel calm and balanced in your mind and body.
About the teacher
Shani Dayal
Shani Dayal is passionate about teaching others the importance of mobility, body conditioning and joint health in her yoga practice. She gives special importance to body and mind relaxation, destressing the nervous system and using the tools of pranayama and meditation for overall mental and physical wellbeing.
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7 Sessions
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Course Introduction -
1. It All Starts with BalanceLearn how your body corresponds to the five elements — and why keeping them in balance is the key to mind-body harmony.11 mins -
2. Earth Element: Find StabilityUse breathwork and asana to balance the earth element in your body.21 mins -
3. Water Element: Find StabilityThis movement practice will calm the mind and open up your body and emotions to flow fluidly.17 mins -
4. Fire Element: Find Your PassionFire is all about passion. Harness it to manage anger, navigate toxicity, and ignite your passion.16 mins -
5. Air Element: Find FreedomBreathe and move your body to free your mind of worries.15 mins -
6. Space Element: Express YourselfStretch and breathe to boost self-expression.15 mins -
7. Final Balancing ActThis final yoga and breathwork practice will help you find balance and mind-body harmony — on and off the mat.16 mins
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