Water represents fluidity: harmonious, effortless movement. It is embodied in vinyasa, the quality of our movement.
Vinyasa is the manner of entering, leaving and joining postures: the moving aspect of practice. These movements are always done in harmony with the breathing. Focusing on fluidity, utilizing breath body synchronization in entering and leaving a pose, is the water aspect of this practice.
Balanced application of the five techniques is essential to bring about a nurturing balance between the five elements.
Overemphasis of water leads to fragility; neglect to hardness.
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