Element theory is the foundation and heart of Traditional Thai Medicine.
Made of Earth and Water and animated by Fire and Wind, our health is dependent on the balance of each.
Spending a few minutes standing barefoot in my garden each morning has become an important practice for me as a means of recharging and reconnecting. Via the Thai anatomy lens, the Earth beneath my feet is the same that has built my bones, skin and teeth. The Water of the dew and rain (even snow!) forms my blood, sweat and emotions. The sun on my face is the same Fire that digests and transforms my food. The Wind in the trees is what fills my lungs and forms my thoughts.