Whether it’s the time spent soaking up the sun’s vitamin D or the grounding sensation you get from digging your fingers into the earth, gardening is one of the most meditative and relaxing practices. And it can provide great healing, too. This is especially true when it comes to medicinal plants and herbs, which can provide a range of benefits, including supporting the immune system, decreasing stress and anxiety, and so much more.
We are all intrinsically connected to nature. The more we awaken to this truth, the more powerful we become. The same five elements in nature- fire, water, earth, air and space- are the same five elements found within our bodies; in Ayurveda this is known as the Panchamahabuta theory.
“If you have no relationship with nature, you have no relationship with man” - J. Krishnamurti
Celebrating Earth Day is an opportunity for you to explore your intimate relationship with the Earth. As you look at this relationship through an Ayurvedic perspective, you can see that you are not separate from the Earth but are one interconnected physical body.