The Elements Within:
movement and nature for self-understanding
A eight-part series using yoga and the elements to understand the self.
Seeing life through the elements fundamentally changed how I experience my body, my mind, and my sense of agency. I’m offering that lens to you in a grounded, practical, experiential way.
An embodied introduction to:
Mandala Vinyasa as a form of movement practice
How the elements show up anatomically and psychologically
Why the elements are such a useful framework for self-understanding
How the yogic path can be seen as a process of integrating these forces within us
WHAT IS THIS SERIES?
You feel “fine” but underneath there’s a sense of disconnect; from your body, your intuition, or your deeper creative energy.
You’re interested in spirituality, self-inquiry, and personal growth, but you’re tired of it being overly mental and abstract.
You want to understand yourself in a way that feels grounded and embodied, not dogmatic or self-improvement-obsessed.
You’re drawn to movement and love moving your body in new ways, even if you don’t consider yourself “good at yoga.”
You feel that different parts of you (mind, body, emotions) aren’t fully integrated yet and you want a framework that helps them speak to each other.
You’re a seasoned yogi whose practice feels a bit flat and you’d like some new energy and perspective.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
A short introductory video
A gentle orientation to the series. How to use it, what to expect, and how to approach the practices in a way that feels supportive rather than prescriptive.Three foundational teachings
Brief, focused videos (4–6 minutes each) that introduce the lens behind the practice:
how the elements offer a practical way of understanding yourself,
why working elementally can bring clarity and balance,
and how the path of yoga can be viewed as a process of integrating the elementsFour long-form practices, one for each element
Spacious, immersive yoga classes (80–90 minutes each) designed to let you experience the qualities of earth, water, fire, and air in your own body, rather than simply think about them.Optional journal prompts
Three reflection questions for each element to help you articulate what you notice, if you’d like to deepen the process and integrate it into daily life.
WHAT DO I GET?
There are three ways to work with these teachings:
1. Go deep.
Watch the introduction and the foundational videos before doing any of the asana classes if you want a deeper journey through the elements and your inner world. Before each class, sit with the reflection prompt(s) for that element and journal how it’s currently showing up in your life. This will make the physical practice far richer and more transformative.
2. Use the practices to balance your body and mind
Choose a class based on what you need:
Water if you’re stuck in your head, emotionally dry, or tight in the inner hips
Fire if you feel unmotivated, flat, or need momentum
Earth if you want to slow down, feel grounded, and move steadily
Air if you’re ruminating, sitting too much, or holding tension in the core and breath
3. Keep it simple.
Use the four classes simply as your asana practice. Drop in whenever you feel like moving, without overthinking the element or theme.
HOW DO I USE THIS MATERIAL?
You will receive access by email after purchase.
HOW IS IT DELIVERED?
The Elemental Lens
Most wisdom traditions don’t separate the human system from the natural world. The same forces that shape nature shape us. When we watch how wind dries and scatters, how rain softens and nourishes, how fire transforms, or how earth stabilizes, we start to recognize those same patterns in our own bodies and minds. Over time, this becomes intuitive rather than conceptual.
For example, excess heat can show up as inflammation, irritability, or burnout. Too much air can feel like dryness, poor sleep, or a racing, anxious mind. We can either see them as personal failures, which deepens our sense of separation and judgment, or we choose to see them as imbalances that can be worked with.
And this is why the elemental lens matters.
It gives us a way to understand why we feel how we feel, and how to respond with intelligence rather than criticism. It reconnects us to the natural world and reminds us that we’re not isolated problems to be fixed, but living systems in constant relationship with our environment.
Over time, I've found that this perspective leads to some simple but profound realizations:
we are open systems, shaped by what we eat, think, do, and feel
health is not fixed. it’s always moving and responding to our choices
balance is restored through small, appropriate actions, not force or self-criticism
many struggles, illnesses or perceived blockages become less personal when we understand the energies at play
