Society of Environmental and Occupational Health

Yoga and Environment

Air we breathe

Yoga & Environment 5th June 2022

Air pollution – transport, thermal plants, industries

The Five Elements
Earth
Grounding, calming; keeps ego in check; the energy of bones, muscles, tissues, and “hot” illnesses, such as infection
Water
Provides the ability to adapt, flow, act selflessly, and avoid unhealthy attachments; rules your blood, other bodily fluids, and “cold” illnesses, such as joint pain
Fire
Brings confidence and courage; the energy of metabolism, drive, and creativity; an excess can present as anger or hatred
Air/Wind
A channel for clear communication and self-expression; influences your ability to act from a place of compassion and love; jealousy occurs when out of balance
Ether/Space
A container for all the other elements; the source of intuition and wisdom from the universe; associated with magnanimity and expansion