Air Element (Vayu)
Air – matter in a gaseous state. Wind is responsible for the movement of all things. It is existence without form. Air is all about the movement of seeds, thoughts, ideas, communication. Air is the vehicle of wind which is adaptable, mutable (changing) , light, dry, rough. Air teaches us to forgive and forget. To move quickly and lightly into the unknown.
Qualities of the Air Element
Dosha: Vata (air + ether)
Sense Organ: Skin/touch
Gunas: light, dry, rough, mobile, cold, adaptable
Energetic pathway in hand: index finger
Bija Mantra: Yam
Chakra: 4th- Anahata
Physical Qualities: Dry skin, hair, joints, light/thin-weight, bones, cool, light, irregular, drying, emaciating, nervous system issues, hyperactivity
Energetic Qualities: Unreliable, spontaneous, fast, witty, quick, active, changeable, impulsive, conceptual, intuitive, esoteric, superficial, chatty, multitasking, movement, hypersensitive, boredom, thin-skinned, A.D.D, too heady, thoughts, nervous, anxious, fidgety, disturbed prana deficient air- tightness in neck, shoulders, rigid muscles, jaw tension, headaches
Signs of weak Air Element:
Shortness of breath
Tightness in chest, neck, and stomach
Tightness in throat or inability to speak truth
Lack of creativity and inspiration, feeling stale.
Feeling heavy, dense, lethargic.
Recipes
Self Care Practices
To increase deficient air element
Follow earth reducing practices
Practice non- attachment, letting things go
Cleaning your house
Eat light foods
Iincrease movement and exercise
Travel
Make changes, be spontaneous