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VAYU (Air) Element

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The Air element, or Vayu, is one of the five elements that make up the universe and the human body. It is responsible for the movement, change, and dynamism of matter and energy, as well as the creativity, flexibility, and clarity of life. It is also the source of touch, sound, and mobility in the world.

In the human body, the Air element is associated with the Vata dosha, which governs the movement, communication, and coordination of the body and mind. The Air element is also present in the breath, the circulation, the nervous system, the joints, and the senses of touch and hearing. It gives the body vitality, agility, and sensitivity. The air element is present in the breath, the circulation, the nervous system, the joints, and the senses of touch and hearing.

According to Ayurveda, the Vayu (Air) element are of 5 types present in different parts of the body, depending on their function and location. These are :

1) Prana Vayu: This is the air that we breathe in, and it is responsible for the life force, or prana, that sustains us. It is located in the chest and the head, and it governs the functions of the heart, lungs, brain, and sensory organs. It also regulates the intake of food, water, and oxygen, and the expression of thoughts, emotions, and speech.

2) Udana Vayu: This is the air that we exhale, and it is responsible for the upward movement of energy and consciousness. It is located in the throat and the face, and it governs the functions of the vocal cords, the thyroid, the mouth, and the nose. It also regulates the output of sound, speech, creativity, and enthusiasm.

3) Samana Vayu: This is the air that circulates in the abdomen, and it is responsible for the digestion and assimilation of food and nutrients. It is located in the stomach and the intestines, and it governs the functions of the liver, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder. It also regulates the balance of the acid and alkaline levels in the body, and the distribution of energy to the cells and tissues.

4) Vyana Vayu: This is the air that pervades the whole body, and it is responsible for the circulation and movement of blood, lymph, and nerve impulses. It is located in the heart and the blood vessels, and it governs the functions of the skin, muscles, bones, and joints. It also regulates the coordination of the limbs, the flexibility of the body, and the response to stimuli.

5) Apana Vayu: This is the air that moves downward and outward, and it is responsible for the elimination of waste and toxins from the body. It is located in the pelvis and the lower abdomen, and it governs the functions of the kidneys, bladder, colon, and reproductive organs. It also regulates the excretion of urine, feces, menstrual blood, and semen.

The balance of the Air element is essential for health and well-being, as it affects the digestion, metabolism, immunity, and emotion of the individual. When the Air element is balanced, it leads to proper movement, elimination, and stimulation of the body, as well as creativity, flexibility, and clarity of the mind. When the Air element is imbalanced, it can lead to various disorders, such as:

1) Low air, or Alpa Vayu, which is caused by excess intake of heavy, oily, or sweet foods, or by emotional factors such as attachment, greed, or jealousy. It leads to sluggishness, stiffness, congestion, and dullness of the tissues, as well as loss of touch, sound, and emotion.

2) High air, or Ati Vayu, which is caused by excess intake of light, dry, or bitter foods, or by emotional factors such as fear, grief, or loneliness. It leads to dryness, cracking, pain, and roughness of the tissues, as well as loss of stability, harmony, and peace.

3)Irregular air, or Vishama Vayu, which is caused by irregular intake of hot, cold, or spicy foods, or by emotional factors such as stress, anxiety, or anger. It leads to erratic movement, gas, bloating, and spasms of the tissues, as well as loss of balance, rhythm, and calm.

To balance the Air element in the body, Ayurveda recommends various practices, such as:

A) Eating a balanced diet that is suitable for one’s constitution and the season. Generally, foods that are light, warm, moist, and sweet are good for balancing the Air element, as they nourish and calm the nervous system.

Foods that are dry, cold, rough, and bitter should be avoided, as they aggravate the Air element and cause dryness and instability.Eat fresh, wholesome, and natural foods that are easy to digest and compatible with your body type and the climate.

Avoid eating foods that are too dry, too oily, or too processed, as they can deplete or aggravate your Air element.Include spices and herbs in your cooking, such as ginger, turmeric, cumin, fennel, cardamom, and mint, as they can balance your Air element and improve your digestion and taste.

B) Practicing breathing exercises, or pranayama, that regulate the flow of prana in the body. Some of the pranayama techniques that are beneficial for balancing the Air element are alternate nostril breathing, or nadi shodhana, which balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain; bee breath, or bhramari, which soothes the throat and the mind; and humming breath, or brahmari, which stimulates the thyroid and the vocal cords.

C) Performing yoga poses, or asanas, that stretch and strengthen the muscles and joints, and improve the circulation and flexibility of the body.

Some of the asanas that are helpful for balancing the Air element are tree pose, or vrikshasana, which improves the balance and the coordination; bridge pose, or setu bandhasana, which opens the chest and the throat; and downward facing dog, or adho mukha svanasana, which invigorates the spine and the nervous system.

D) Meditating on the sound of “om,” which are the attributes of the Air element. This can help to calm the mind, enhance the creativity, and increase the clarity of life.