ELEMENTOR STRUCTURE WATER

Water is said to be the elixir of life. Just like the other elements, a balance in this element should be maintained for optimal functioning of our mind, body and soul. It plays a very crucial role in the health aspect of our lives.

The lack of water in our body can lead to dryness of skin and slow brain activity. The vital force in our body drives the 5 elements in the body. The water element falls in the group of 60-100 years of life span. It means that this element is dominant in those years of your life and most problems caused will be through this element.

The water element has significance in Hindu mythology and has been given at most importance since ages. Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are all water signs. The deity overlooking this element is said to be the moon lord or “Chandra Dev”. The personality, strength and weaknesses, psychological traits and much more of a certain individual is known through their astrological signs.

Water comprises 70 percent of both the world and our bodies, and the rest is Earth. The emotions, feelings and sentimental values of a person are related to the water element of that person. A balance in the water element can bring balance in our relationships with people.

It is also true that the people around you influence your way of thinking, perspective and mindset.

The emotion with which you receive and consume this element will influence its impact on you (positive or negative). Water is said to be versatile. It comes in three forms, liquid, solid and gaseous. In H20 water, ice and rain, moisture, fog or steam respectively.

Water teaches you to let go. It helps you get rid of unnecessary negative thoughts and teaches you to go with the flow. Hence it is a key factor of achieving happiness in life. Our thinking is impacted by the water element. In the spiritual sense, water does not possess a particular shape. It takes the form of the vessel it is put in. It is adaptive, transparent and strong yet silent.

The thought of a person shapes their physical capabilities as well. Usually, a happy person is one who has a balanced water element. Both the fire and water elements are two sides of a coin and there is a mutual presence of the same. Fire element sparks ambition while the water element keeps you grounded.

Balance of water element promotes good memory, healthy skin and optimum functioning in the body. It is deeply interconnected with the mind and its thoughts. Out of the 7 chakras of the body, the water element resides in sacral chakra. Its pace is known to be 16 minutes.

It is “ardhchakra” in shape, white in color, and its mantra is “vum”. The vibration caused while chanting the mantra activates the chakra. The “rog” concerned is cough. Roop, Ras, Shabdh, Sparsh are the four prominent qualities of this element.

The left nostril relates to the water element. Earth and water elements together create cough. Water symbolizes change, stability and adaptability. Any issues in the liver, kidney or bowel related problems are usually related to this element.

To charge water one can use a white or orange glass bottle with a cork as a top and place it in direct sunlight for 6-8 hours if possible. You can even use cotton instead of a cork for optimum results.

You can consume 200 to 250 ml (about 8.45 oz) of this water for benefits like detoxification, balance in insulin levels, cough, blood purification, receptive power in eyes, mood swing during menopause and much more.

Water is a universal solvent and acts as a medium for detoxification, cleaning and clarity in thinking. Water is a purifier. Vegetables possess a fair amount of water content. It consists of nutrients, minerals and other necessary components.

The stomach is the root cause of most of our health-related issues. What we eat and drink, basically, the quality of consumption determines the quality of our health and lifestyle.

After drinking water “Bhujang Asan” is recommended to be done 4 times. Udharhastotanasan (4 times) and kathichakrasan and udarkarshasan are all highly beneficial.

Have another small glass of water and repeat four times for optimum results till you feel pressure. You can add a little salt to your water too.

You can use enema techniques as well. The junk food that you eat doesn’t get digested properly and stays retained in your belly building homes for diseases. You can have different kinds of juices to go on all liquid diet. Like Methi and coriander juice or palak and coriander juice. Which will help with overall health, eyesight, blood quality and detoxification.

The pinky finger displays the water element. It helps build vitality, for example, like sitting under a waterfall. Hydrotherapy in different forms can be utilized to resolve issues of lack in the water element.

You can use damp clothes to cover various parts of the body for different results in the desired area. Another alternative therapy is mud therapy which uses water as a composite. The fluctuations in temperature become steady during these therapies and bring steady positive change in our health. Fasting and relaxation are equally important.

Using mud vessels may seem like a small change but brings drastic results. Coconut juice and drumsticks, plant and water based wholesome is advised.

Have one grain in one meal at a single seating. Example either have only roti or only rice, not both. You can store rainwater in a glass bottle and use it as eyedrops for eye nourishment. Traditional practices and beliefs hold power that can unlock the key to a healthy life.