Working with the elements in asana
This weekend, we'll explore how the five elements that play a key role in Sankya philosophy—earth, water, fire, air, and space—can be experienced in asana practice. Each element represents a specific quality: stability, movement, strength, lightness, and openness.
We'll approach the elements not as symbolic, but as concrete aspects of how we move, align, and perceive on the mat. How do you build stability (earth)? Where does energy flow, and where does it become stuck (water)? How do you develop direction and intensity (fire) without forcing it? What does it take to allow space (air and ether) without it becoming empty?