Ether…. “The one river from which the other four rivers arise”
In Polarity sessions most of our time together is focused on bodywork.
Polarity Bodywork can range from deep structural work, to nervous system and subtle elemental balancing techniques.
Today’s post is the first in a series on the five universal elements and how they manifest through our actions, words, thoughts, emotions, behaviour and physical state.
All of creation is said to be made up of the five elements in different quantities and in this first post we will be exploring the Ether element.
THE ETHER ELEMENT
Ether governs: Space, neutrality, stillness, hearing, speaking, self esteem, peace and presence.
BODY MIND & EMOTIONS
The Ether element relates to space including the space between our cells, organs, body cavities and joints. Ether also corresponds to the thumb the big toe, the neck, the throat and the midline axis of the body. Too much ether can manifest as feeling ungrounded, scattered and spaced out whilst too little ether can manifest as feelings of heaviness, sadness & grief.
QUESTIONS FOR THE ETHER ELEMENT
Do you have enough space in your body and your life?
Are you able to be still?
Are you able to express yourself?
Are you able to be creative?
SIGNS OF ETHER ELEMENT ISSUES
- A tight neck,
- Overall body tension,
- Joint pain & compression.
- feelings of depression & grief
- Feeling stuck
- Difficulties with self expression
- Difficulties with self esteem
BALANCED ETHER
Promotes feelings of oneness, openness & peace, & the ability to be creative and freely express yourself.
ETHER ELEMENT BODYWORK
Ether bodywork is deeply calming and relaxing and can be beneficial for addressing overall tension in the body and compressive conditions.
Ether bodywork helps bring about more openness and space so that feelings and emotions can move, open up and be worked through.
FOOD & THE ETHER ELEMENT
Ether which is emptiness and space, relates to the presentation of food and the atmosphere in which food is eaten.
References:
- F Sills. (1989) ‘The Polarity Process: Energy as a Healing Art’ Element Books Brisbane Australia.
- A Morningstar. (2001) ‘The Ayurvedic Guide to Polarity Therapy: Hands On Healing A Self-Care Guide’ Lotus Press, Wisconsin, USA
