Yoga for the 5 Elements Event

Everything in nature is made up of five great elements (Pancha Maha Bhutas): 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 in how the universe operates.

One of the best ways of doing this is to learn the natural order of the elements in the body. Maintaining awareness of this when we practice asana, pranayama, mudra and meditation aids the proper distribution of the energy into the elements. As the Prana moves up and down in the body, we awaken certain parts of the body with consciousness and energy; and that, in turn, coaxes the elements into balance.

Come learn an Integrated Yoga Therapy Practice designed to Quiet the Noise to bring about a state of Emotional Well-Being to release stress, anxiety, overwhelm and depression.

Expect a short lecture on the Pancha Maha Bhutas and then a Mindfully Active class with prop-use modifications and variations for All Levels. Mini-Hatha mat sequences for each Element with use of asanas (poses), pranayama (breathwork), bija (seed) mantras and mudras (hand seals/gestures) will be taught, practiced and explored; with class culminating into a complete and creative full-spectrum Integrative Yoga Therapy Practice. Shavasana will seal off the Practice and be welcomed like a warm hug from an old friend.

Students must be able to get up and down off the floor by themselves with ease. Bring your own mat and a journal to write in.

Felicia Schmid, 500E-RYT, CAP, C-IAYT, YACEP

Note: This class qualifies for CE hours for yoga students!