Buttha Shudi: Purification of the 5 Elements

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Purification of the 5 elements - Buttha Shudi

Buttha Shudi is a yogic practice to purify the elements. All matter, living and nonliving, contains all five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether (akasha). Below are recommendations for purifying each element. With these practices, we are more likely to stay free from sickness and disease. Try to make them a daily habit for better health and happiness!

Earth Element

  • Get out in nature
  • Walk barefoot on the earth, touch the ground with your hands
  • Express gratitude to the earth daily
  • Eat only whole foods

Water Element

  • Drink 8 to 16 cups of water daily
  • Have warm water with lemon or lime each morning before eating
  • Take a bath
  • Go for a swim

Fire Element

  • Get sunshine every day
  • Practice gratitude for the sun with sun salutations
  • Exercise and sweat daily
  • Stand near a fire

Air Element

  • Spend time in fresh air daily
  • Practice pranayama breathing techniques – Pranayama
  • Keep a window slightly open while sleeping

Space (Ether) Element

  • Practice savasana daily (Final pose in most yoga classes)
  • Do Yoga Nidra as part of savasana – Insight Timer App
  • Meditate, especially on chakras

By incorporating these daily Buttha Shudi practices along with regular yoga, you will notice positive changes in your body, mind, and spirit. Take this time to be the best version of yourself—your health and happiness are worth it!