Panch Tatva: Five Elements of Body & Yoga to Balance It

The human body is composed of five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether.

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Each element represents different qualities and aspects of our being.

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Imbalances in these elements can lead to physical and emotional disturbances.

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Yoga practices can help restore and maintain the balance of these elements.

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For Earth element balance: Tadasana, Vrksasana, Prithvi Mudra.

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For Water element balance: Salamba Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Jala Neti.

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For Fire element balance: Surya Namaskar, Uddiyana Bandha, Agni Pranayama.

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For Air element balance: Anulom Vilom Pranayama, Balasana, Garudasana.

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For Ether element balance: Halasana, Bhramari Pranayama, Savasana.

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By practicing these yoga techniques, we can harmonize the five elements and achieve overall well-being.

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