![]() The defining characteristic of both is vast spaciousness, a substance that is commonly viewed as empty space, yet it holds in it the alchemy of creation. Taken a step further, the building block of these elements is the atom, and the similarity between the structure of an atom and our solar system is striking. ![]() From ether, the other elements- air, fire, water and earth- evolved. According to Hindu mythology, creation began with the element of ether. It’s derived from the root “kasha” to be visible or illuminate and “a” to move towards. The Sanskrit word Akahsa has its origin in the Rig Veda and translates as ether or space. At the start, the idea came from needing more literal space, but as I explored the concept more fully I became inspired and in awe of the possibilities. ![]() Breath is the most amazing way to create the feeling of space, so naturally our practice this month is pranayama or breath work. When Jeny and I discussed our theme for the month, we both came up with the idea of space. ![]() Between my sons return from college, my youngest graduating from high school, travelling musicians and old friends visiting, it has been a full house at work and home. ![]()
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