WHAT CAN I DO TO FEEL BETTER?

Using the Elements: Earth – Water – Fire – Air – Ether (Space)

These five natural energies influence how we feel. By connecting with them, we can restore balance and well-being.

EARTH – Grounding, Strength, Stability

When feeling: Anxious, scattered, insecure

**Walk in nature, touch soil or trees, hold grounding objects

Breath: Deep inhale (4–6), long exhale (6–10)

Yoga: Mountain, Warrior, Forward Fold, Garland

Affirmation: “I am grounded. I am safe.”

Meditation: Feel the support beneath you

WATER – Flow, Emotions, Connection

When feeling: Emotionally blocked, disconnected, moody

**Bathe, dance, journal, hydrate, clean with intention, hug

Breath: Ocean breath, Alternate nostril, Left nostril only

Yoga: Cat/Cow, Crescent Moon, Pigeon, Butterfly

Affirmation: “I trust the flow of life.”

Meditation: Visualize water, flowing movement

FIRE – Energy, Confidence, Motivation

When feeling: Lethargic, stuck, unmotivated

**Rise with the sun, set goals, learn something new

Breath: Bellows breathing, Skull Shinning

Yoga: Sun Salutations, Chair, Boat, Bow, Camel

Affirmation: “I am strong. I have purpose.”

Meditation: Visualize sunlight in your core

AIR – Breath, Clarity, Inspiration

When feeling: Anxious, stuck, fearful

**Go outside, write, speak your truth, simplify

Breath: Ocean breath, Box breathing (4-4-4-4)

Yoga: Warrior flow, Tree, Forward Fold, Legs-Up-the-Wall

Affirmation: “I move calmly. I am clear.”

Meditation: Breath awareness, chest to belly

ETHER – Space, Stillness, Presence

When feeling: Overstimulated, crowded, avoiding silence

**Journal, stargaze, simplify, sit in silence, express creatively

Breath: 3-part breath

Yoga: Restorative holds – Child’s Pose, Bridge, Shoulder stand

Affirmation: “I am spacious. I am connected.” Meditation: Visualize infinite sky, expand awareness

With warmth and peace,

Nora Aly, C-IAYT