|
~ Tables of Correspondences for the Elements in Yoga ~ The centre of the Universal
Yoga Mandala Poster can be used as a reference for integrating awareness
of the 5 Elements into yoga practice, meditation, and daily life. |
|
( Click the Mandala to see the different bands) Most of the attributions
in the tables here are traditional. Our main addition is to assign
the Yamas and Niyamas to particular elements. There are many different
systems possible, but we hope you will find this one useful to contemplate.
Frequent consultation of the Mandala will facilitate the deepening
of your awareness. |
| Yogaversity
International Byron Bay |
5 Elements & Yoga |
-
Yama & Niyama -
the Foundations of Yoga |
Sacred Geometry | |
Element |
Space |
Air |
Fire |
Water |
Earth |
Sensory Field |
Hearing | Feeling | Seeing | Tasting | Smelling |
| Type of Pose (Asana) | Inversions or Sitting Poses | Balancing Poses | Back Bends | Forward Bends | Standing Poses |
'Body' or 'Sheath' |
Causal
(Anandamaya-kosha) |
Intellectual |
Psychological (Manomaya-kosha) |
Physiological
(Pranamaya-kosha) |
Anatomical |
Disciplines (Yama) |
Non-grasping
or Simplicity (Aparigraha) |
Focus
or Continence (Brahmacharya) |
Non-stealing
or Openness (Asteya) |
Non-deceiving
or Truthfulness (Satya) |
Kindness
or Compassion (Ahimsa) |
Practices
|
Selflessness
or Spirituality (Ishvaraparidhana) |
Self-study
or Understanding (Swadhyaya) |
Enthusiasm
or Austerity (Tapas) |
Equanimity
or Contentment (Santosha) |
Purity or Clarity |
| Breath (Pranayama) | Viloma or KevalaKumbhaka | NadiShodana or AnataraKumbhaka | SuryaBhedana or Bastrika | Sitkali or Chandrabhedana | Ujayi
or BhayaKumbhaka |
|
Affirmation
for the Yama
|
|
| Space | Omniscience supplies
my hidden needs and fills my life completely. I ecstatically accept all possible experience. |
| Air | I express my energy
in ways that bring me closer to my heart. As I cease to hold captive the object of my Love, I set myself free. |
| Fire | In joyful abundance
I open my soul to the Sun, loosen every knot release every cord and leave everyone free. |
| Water | Knowing and flowing
with truth, the truth shall set me free. When I am true to myself I am the equal of all. |
| Earth | I will be gentle,
filled with love knowing that in asking for life I ask for all. |
|
Affirmation
for the Niyama
|
|
| Space | I am living, breathing,
moving in Omniscient Life, relaxing into what is always and already accomplished. |
| Air | Heaven is within
me so I live and breath Gratitude. I breath Oneness and move keenly alive, guided by inner knowledge. |
| Fire | Enthusiastically
love burns within me, combusting all pride and self-condemnation. |
| Water | I am freeing myself
from security, sensation and power addictions that make me forcefully control situations in my life. |
| Earth | In clarity and commitment
I cherish my body as it is the temple of my Soul. |
Element |
Space |
Air |
Fire |
Water |
Earth |
| Key Word Qualities | Consciousness Spontaneity Surrender Acceptance Empathy Selflessness Awareness Subtlety Presence Freedom Love Unattached Stillness Directness Meditative Restfulness Intuition Openness Transcendent Peacefulness |
Thoughtfulness Accountability Analytical Moving Lightness Agility Clever Dexterity Discrimination Clarity Revealing Articulate Quickness Wisdom Relating Mobility Dynamism Intelligence Communicating |
Transformation Attentiveness Initiative Radiance Inspiration Vitality Courage Happiness Appreciation Beauty Joyfulness Exuberance Energy Warmth Purity Passion Brightness Creativity Abundance |
Fearlessness Adaptability Sympathy Soothing Sensuality Yielding Softness Accepting Expressive Tranquility Truth Emotive Changing Sensitive Fluidity Ripeness Cooling Moving Calming Sustaining Synchronicity |
Independence Determination Generosity Resolute Practicality Patience Caring Equanimity Simplicity Committed Goodness Sobriety Centred Simplicity Realness Solidity Endurance Steadiness Trusting Dependability Groundedness |
| Yogaversity
International Byron Bay |
5 Elements & Yoga |
-
Yama & Niyama -
the Foundations of Yoga |
Sacred Geometry | |