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5 elements of nature

The 5 Elements of Nature that helps us understand the laws of nature.

What Is the 5 Elements of Nature? A lot of ancient philosophies around the globe classify the composition of the Universe into 5 Elements of Nature: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether (Space). These are also called the “Panch Mahabhoot.” Knowledge of these five elements helps us understand the laws of nature. Each of the five elements represents a state of matter in nature. Solid matter is classified as the “Earth” element. Water is everything that is liquid. Air is everything that is gas. Fire is that part of Nature that transforms one state of matter into another. Ether is the mother of the other elements and is the basis of higher spiritual experiences. The Elements in the Human Body are closely related to the 5 elements of...

4 Paths of Yoga explained in easy manner

4 Paths of Yoga 1. Karma Yoga | The Yoga of Action Karma yoga—the yoga of action—teaches us how to work and serve selflessly without attachment, egoism and expectation of gain or reward. A karma yogi learns to serve others with no expectation of reward, without desire for the fruit of the action, working for work’s sake only, as an act of worship. By detaching ourselves from the fruits of our actions and offering them to a higher power we learn to sublimate the ego. In the practice of karma yoga it is not only the action that is of importance but also the attitude and motive while doing the action. Karma yoga prepares the yogi for the study of higher truths—the knowledge of the Self. Action...

What is mindful breathing?

Mindful Breathing “Breathe!” they say. “Take a deep breath, and you’ll be fine.” We all know the simple act of breathing can have a positive effect on us; it’s clear from the language we use. Most of the time, we are breathing shallow breaths through our nose or mouth. This is normal breathing. Mindful breathing is paying attention to the sensation of the breath coming in and out of the body. This means noticing the breath, how and where you feel it in the body without trying to change it. Mindful breathing is a deep breathing exercise. Deep breathing uses big breaths and controls the length. This is to achieve a desired outcome, like falling asleep or reaching a state of relaxation while in meditation or hypnosis. Mindful breathing teaches core mindfulness. Using...