21-06-2015, 01:47 AM
Heal Yourself With Ayurveda-by Lissa Coffey:
The ancient Indian "science of life" called Ayurveda explains that human beings, like the Universe, are made up of each of the five elements (air, space, fire, water and earth) and the Soul. Therefore, our bodies are a microcosm of the Universe within itself.
How are these elements expressed in our bodies? Air is inhaled during breathing, it pumps the blood through our system to keep us alive. Space is in the hollow cavities of the body, and we require space to move around. Fire is a part of our digestive system that helps to break down the food we eat and burn calories to give us energy. Water composes about two-thirds of our body, and we need water to survive. Earth is in our bones and our vital minerals that keep us healthy.
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The ancient Indian "science of life" called Ayurveda explains that human beings, like the Universe, are made up of each of the five elements (air, space, fire, water and earth) and the Soul. Therefore, our bodies are a microcosm of the Universe within itself.
How are these elements expressed in our bodies? Air is inhaled during breathing, it pumps the blood through our system to keep us alive. Space is in the hollow cavities of the body, and we require space to move around. Fire is a part of our digestive system that helps to break down the food we eat and burn calories to give us energy. Water composes about two-thirds of our body, and we need water to survive. Earth is in our bones and our vital minerals that keep us healthy.
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